Selection Criteria Taps and Showers heads
Methodology
Topten.eu presents the most energy-efficient taps, flow regulators and shower heads of Europe.
All products listed on Topten.eu fulfill the following criteria:
- Energy efficiency class A according to the European Water Label
- Listed on the official product database of the European Water Label
- A photo of the product must be included in the product database
- Available on the European market
Order of presentation
The products are ranked according to their yearly energy consumption (kWh/year).
Glossary
Brand and Model
Name of the manufacturing company and the specific model.
Energy consumption per year
The energy consumption per year is based on fixed assumption on consumer behavior and calculated with the Energy Calculator from the European Water Label. Calculations in the energy calculator are based on the following assumptions:
- Showers: 1 / day, 7 min ea.
- Washbasin taps: 5 / day, 1 min. ea.
- Kitchen taps: 5 / day, 1 min ea.
- Conditions:
- Cold water inlet temperature: 15 °C
- Hot water output temperature
38°C (showers, basin taps)
45°C (kitchen taps)
Product data must be measured and declared according to the Unified Water Label.
Electricity costs in 10 years
Assumptions:
- Costs for electricity during 10 years (product's life time)
- Tariff of electricity: 0.20 €/kWh (there can be large differences depending on country or electrical utility)
Flow rate (l/min)
Maximum flow-rate through the appliance.
Efficiency class
Energy efficiency class according to the European Water Label. Performance bands indicate the energy efficiency class of the product. Dark green equals class A, light green class B, yellow class C, orange class D and red class E.
Type
The list can be filtered according to 3 different types of appliances.
Topten lists flow-regulators, mixers (taps) and shower heads.
Place of installation
The list can be filtered according to 5 different places of installation: washbasins, kitchens, showers, bathtubs, bidets.
Infoplus
Links
- European Water Label (2019). Presentation December 2019.
- JRC (2013). Developing an evidence base and related product policy measures for "Taps and Showers". Available through JRC
Producers and retailers are kindly asked to contact info(at)topten.info to inform about more products meeting the Topten selection criteria.
05/2020 Hepp
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