CombiSave is a valve which help you reduce the amount of water and gas used in the initial heating process, saving you time and money, and helping the environment. In the month of June we used a total of 5470 litres of water (this includes 2 short hose pipe uses, after the hose pipe ban was lifted I hasten to add), that works out at around 90 litres per person per day. Typically, in years past, we have used an average of 100 litres per person per day in the summer months. So that is a 10% potential saving. The only other variable in this is the fact that, in years gone past, we might have used the hose pipe more for watering the garden, as the summers have been a little better and drier in recent years! So it is not totally conclusive. We also each have 1 wash or bath or shower each day and presumably the same amount of water is wasted for each operation hence 5 to 20 ltr per day also. Independent tests by consultants EA Technology have shown that CombiSave can save a two-person household an average of 27,756 litres of water and a little over 600 kWh of gas a year – as well as reducing CO 2 emissions by 130kg. Already have a quote? Accept it online. Book a free quote Frequently Asked Questions Why do I need a water softener?

Each CombiSave needs to be tuned to each boiler to get the best savings (Temperature and flow rate adjustments) so you could possible improve on performance. Hi Paula, I am delighted to have found your review of the Combisave as I am seriously thinking about having one fitted, to the extent that I was trying to calculate the savings for our situation! Independent tests by consultants EA Technology have shown that CombiSave can save a two-person household up to 28,000 litres of water and up to 600 kWh of gas every year – reducing CO 2 emissions by up to 130kg. CombiSave reduces the flow of water when the hot tap is turned on until the water has reached the set temperature, once the water has reached the correct temperature the valve fully opens.Don’t forget though, if you and your wife shower/bathe directly after one another then you will not waste so much as the water is already warm fro the second shower. CombiSave works by automatically controlling the flow of water every time a hot tap is turned on – allowing the boiler to heat the water faster and only returning the flow to normal once a usable temperature is reached.

Since 2011, when the Welsh Government first established Nest, over 85,000 households have benefited from free advice and support, with over 23,700 of those households receiving a range of free home energy efficiency improvements. Also during hot weather, the water wasted at washing up time goes into the water buts, but we haven’t done much of this so far in 2012. On average, it will take around 30 seconds for hot water to get to your taps. Typically, you will notice an increase in flow as soon as the water heats up. However, it’s not a cause for worry. Your taps won’t suddenly start bursting with hot water. I own a huge house. How many CombiSaves will I need? Yes, it does work on the same principle as turning the hot tap slightly until the water is hot. But as stated, it would be unlikely that everyone in the house and their guests could be trained to do this each time accurately. Also you can’t regulate the flow on some appliances such as washing machines and showers. Just as we buy remotes for TVs but we could do that manually too!The Potty Puma method works differently from a CombiSave in that the Potterton Puma valve did not save water.

That’s the good point – the bad point is that if the internal ‘pre-heat’ tank is shut off the boiler, which floor-mounted in the airing cupboard, cannot be used for airing purposes – heap big problem for wife! If I could be arsed I would experiment with a stop watch and a measuring jug. Now if Stoday were still around he would prove this theory I am sure.Heating technician Ben Evans said: “Installing a CombiSave is a simple 20-minute job. For those on a water meter or for homes where there’s a long hot water run – for example if the boiler is on the top or bottom floor of a three-storey house – it can really help to save money.” The TEDDINGTON COMBISAVE 15MM CSA0003 is a genuine, brand new Teddington Systems product, covered by a Teddington Systems manufacturer's guarantee.