Benefits of tankless water heaters

Tankless water heaters also known as instantaneous water heaters are becoming a popular option for people looking at upgrading their home water system.

So what is a tankless water heater?

As the name suggests it is a non-tank water system. Rather than storing water in a large tank that is continually heated or heated on a timer, a tankless system heats water on demand.

Water usage - Down the Plughole infographic.

Here in the UK we are considerably lucky that water resources are abundant in comparison to developing countries where there is inadequate access to water especially clean, safe water.

As highlighted in Water Pressure Problems’ informative Down the Plughole infographic, it is thanks to the water resources we have here in the UK that we have a plentiful supply of essential water for our everyday lives; which allows us to eat, drink and wash conveniently and safely.

But whilst we are lucky to have adequate water resources readily available to meet our daily water needs, there are mounting challenges of water quantity and quality affecting the UK. A few of the challenges on the UK water supply are mentioned in the infographic below, which highlights that “pressures on water resources may also increase due to population growth and changes in household sizes”.

The infographic also emphasises the fact the government would like to reduce personal water usage over the next few years as “the energy used to heat water in UK homes generates 35 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year….over 5% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions”. The infographic shows that to help reduce water consumption new technological developments are being developed to decrease water usage and that new, sustainable homes being built would make use of eco-friendly technology such as water reuse system along with energy and water efficient appliances.

As an eco-conscious family who are keen to lower their water usage for environmental and economic reasons I find the information surrounding water usage, in particular how to reduce water consumption, on the Down the Plughole infographic an interesting read. Not only is it interesting to read about reducing water usage it is also very interesting to see how water is used in the UK.

Not surprisingly flushing the toilet uses the most water in homes, stacking up a whopping 30% of water usage, followed closely by running baths which counts towards 21% of water usage. Interestingly washing clothes only counts towards 13% of household water usage and washing up is only 8% of how water is used in the home.

Take a look at the Down the Plughole infographic below which was created by www.waterpressureproblems.com for more interesting facts about water usage in the UK including the fact that “the UK has a fairly average level of water consumption compared to the rest of Europe, placing 10^th out of 22 listed countries”. 

Asda Sand and Water Play Table – review.

Being a fan of playing with water and sand Bug was over the moon when Asda sent him a Sand and Water Play Table.  As soon as Bug got home from school and saw the colourful box containing his new outdoor toy he demanded asked to play with it in the garden straight away.

The Asda Sand and Water Play Table set includes a table with detachable lid perfect for covering the table when not in use and 14 sand and water toys including a watering can, plastic shaped moulds, a rake, a spade and a small bucket.

Boats on the river (Project 365 - 220/365).

Paddling pool play (Project 365 - 152/365).

Spray of water (Project 365 - 98/365).

Water - See It, Snap It, Love It

This week's theme for Dear Beautiful Boy's weekly See It, Snap It, Love It photography challenge is water.  If I had to choose a theme I would have chosen water too so I am pleased that it is this week's theme.


I love water and Mother Nature has created some stunning rivers, waterfalls and oceans which are beautiful and amazing.  I have always been fascinated by the oceans and the creatures who inhabit them.  I love the sound of running water, the sound of a river flowing is a calming noise and there is nothing quite like being curdled up at home listening to the sound of the rain outside. Not only does water look and sound great but it has other amazing qualities too, it replenishes us and gives life to plants and animals.