The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

Gallons of water are wasted every time you turn on the shower and wait for the water to heat up, taxing the environment and your pocketbook. Go green by conserving water and save money on your utilities at the same time by using the Macaw Handheld Water Saving Spa Shower. On average, 2.5 gallons of water flows per minute in you shower. At that rate, 1 person showering once a day, wasting only 1 minute of shower water, wastes almost 900 gallons per year, a family of four would waste over 3500 gallons! The built in ShowerStart technology saves hot water by stopping the flow of water that is usually wasted before you actually get in. When you are ready, simply hop in the shower, pull of the valve cord and let the water flow. After each shower the valve will automatically reset.

Also available without a hose.

• Conserves water and energy
• Automatically slows hot water to a trickle until you are ready to use it
• Maximum flow rate allowed by law
• 59″ hose and shower arm mount
• 5 spray functions
• Price: $69.99

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Don’t let your houseplants die of thirst due to your busy lifestyle. The Deluxe Plant Watering System is ideal for people who can’t always be there to care for their plants. Since it waters up to 14 different indoor plants automatically, you’ll know your plants are watered whether you’re on vacation or just too busy to remember. At an average rate of flow, the Deluxe Plant Watering System can water 14 plants for two full weeks, yet this system is compact enough to be portable.

• Adjustable taps control water delivery for up to 14 plants
• Compact, portable system has 7-liter capacity
• Regulated flow allows for adjustable amount of water for each plant
• Indoor use only
• White base with blue-tinted plastic water container
• Price: $69.99

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