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January 29, 2009

Install faucet aerators

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, eco-friendly, and energy savers
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Are you serious about conserving water in your home? One of the best ways to do this is to install aerators on your faucets. Unsure about whether you need aerators? Look at the side of your faucet spigot — right where the water comes out. If an aerator is already installed, you will see its flow rating imprinted on the side. It should read 2.75 gpm (gallons per minute) or lower. If no aerator is installed, check for threading just inside the tip — that’s where you can screw on the aerator. Most modern faucets easily accept aerators. Ideally, you should install an aerator that uses no more than 1.5 gpm. Today, challenge yourself to check each of your faucets for aerators and make a plan for installing ones where needed.

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    Scout22 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I would do this one but my husband who is normally handy setup new washers on our bathroom sinks and for some reason they will turn off after they are turned on, so it really ends up saving us more by leaving them alone right now. It’s like there’s a secret water saver ghost here…:)

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    Loulou commented on this. about 3 years ago

    i didn’t know about the rates on the spigots, but this sure was an eye opener for me…i’m gonna change the faucet spigots to the ones recommended here…

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    klusk commented on this. about 3 years ago

    3.2 year payback …...... I am self-performing the installation (with a certified plumber & friend) and I am receiving a tax break and moving from electric to natural gas.

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    joefraser6 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    Tankless water heaters . . . very expensive . . . many years before recouping the investment.

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    dakota100 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I have them on all of our faucets, plus the one out doors. Great challenge!

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    klusk commented on this. about 3 years ago

    Our faucets are in good shape….... I have a personal goal this year to convert our water heaters to that newer technology called “tankless” water heaters. With this technology, you only heat water when it is being consumed …... no tank involved. Water heaters are generally the second highest consumers of energy in your home. Thanks for the challenge today!

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    naturexgrl commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Great tip. I’ll be sure to check my faucets.
    What about the alternatives that filters the used water from the sink and recycled into clean ones? If you get what I mean.