Water Saving with hansgrohe

EcoSmart showers use a special cartridge that can cut water flow by as much as 60%, typically reducing consumption by up to 8 litres a minute. If you shower every day, you could save over 20,000 litres of water in a year, and because you heat less water you'll also lower your energy use and CO2 emissions. You'll still get a constant flow even if your pressure drops, so the savings don't come at the cost of an unsatisfying shower.

No. EcoSmart products are engineered to maintain the same feeling of performance while using less water; the cartridge controls flow without spoiling the spray pattern. The range includes high-pressure-friendly designs, so a model like the Pulsify S 105 (three-jet PowderRain) will still deliver a pleasant spray even with reduced litres per minute. If you want a very full, spa-like drench, look at the thermostatic dual-head showers in the range, which combine smart flow control with richer spray modes.

CoolStart sets the tap lever to a neutral cold position so when you turn the tap on you get cold water by default, preventing your boiler or circulation pump from firing unnecessarily. For a typical four-person household, a CoolStart tap could save about 508 kWh of energy a year, which is a meaningful reduction. You still get hot water instantly when you deliberately move the lever towards hot, so everyday use stays convenient while wasting less energy.

No extra plumbing is required and the EcoSmart or CoolStart features come pre-fitted on many hansgrohe models, so there's no additional cost over the standard versions. The technology is built into the tap or shower cartridge, which means you can replace like-for-like with your existing fittings. You'll find these options across taps, basin mixers (70mm cloakroom, 100mm basin, 190mm high-rise) and showers in both chrome and matt black finishes.

For a cloakroom, a compact 70mm cloakroom basin mixer in chrome or matt black gives neat proportions and practical water-saving performance. In a family bathroom, a 100mm basin mixer or a 190mm high-rise spout works well with larger basins and offers more reach; pair that with an EcoSmart thermostatic dual-head shower if you want reliable performance for busy households. Matt black creates a contemporary look but chrome is easier to keep looking polished, and you can opt for pop-up waste versions if you prefer an integrated finish.