- Totally get what you mean about dual-flush toilets. I've had a couple that needed a second flush more often than not... which kind of defeats the whole water-saving idea.
- Agree on showerheads—matching to water pressure is key. I once bought a “high efficiency” one that felt like a gentle mist, not ideal in winter.
- Aerators are underrated. Swapped all mine and honestly, didn’t notice a thing unless I was filling up a bucket.
- It’s worth experimenting, but yeah, not every “eco” upgrade is actually practical for daily use.
Dual-flush toilets are a bit of a gamble, honestly. Some models just don’t clear the bowl well, especially with the low-volume flush. I’ve had better luck with pressure-assisted toilets—they’re pricier upfront but tenants rarely complain, and they actually save water because you don’t need that second flush. On showerheads, I always check the flow rate and test them before installing in all units. Sometimes the “eco” ones just frustrate people and lead to longer showers, which defeats the purpose. Aerators are a no-brainer though—cheap, easy, and nobody notices unless they’re filling a mop bucket or something. Anyone tried those recirculating hot water pumps? Curious if they’re worth it for multi-unit buildings...
Totally agree on aerators—such a quick win, barely costs anything. Dual-flush can be hit or miss, yeah. I’ve tried recirculating pumps in a duplex and honestly, the install was easy but the payback took a while. Might make more sense in bigger buildings, though. If you’re on a tight budget, I’d stick with the basics first—those “eco” showerheads can really backfire if people just run them longer.
Yeah, those “eco” showerheads are a bit of a gamble. Some of the cheaper ones feel like standing under a leaky faucet, and people just end up showering forever. Aerators, though, can’t really go wrong—easy swap, no complaints from anyone I’ve seen. Recirc pumps feel like overkill in smaller setups, honestly.
Aerators are a no-brainer—cheap, quick to install, and tenants never complain. I’ve tried a few “eco” showerheads too, but honestly, if the pressure’s bad, folks just take longer showers and you lose any savings. For smaller units, recirc pumps rarely make sense; the upfront cost and maintenance just don’t add up unless you’ve got a big property or really long pipe runs. If you’re looking for bang for your buck, stick with aerators and maybe dual-flush toilets.
