February 14, 2023, 4:35 pm | Read time: 4 minutes
Whether in supermarkets, discount stores, or hardware stores–the shower water saver “Puregreen” is now available almost everywhere. According to the manufacturer, it can save up to 50 percent of water while showering–without any noticeable loss. But is that really true?
“Simply save water and live more consciously–for your shower experience without compromise,” states the website of the inventors of “Puregreen”. The gadget gained fame on “Die Höhle der Löwen” (the German version of “Shark Tank”), though it was then called “Bluegreen” (myHOMEBOOK reported). The installation is said to be simple and tool-free, according to the site. But does “Puregreen” deliver on its promises? We took a closer look at the new version (2.0) of the water saver in a test.
How does “Puregreen” work?
It is an attachment that can be mounted between the faucet and the shower hose or between the shower hose and the showerhead. It fits almost all shower fixtures.
Thanks to a sophisticated technique, the flowing water is supposed to be mixed with air. The manufacturer promises a saving of up to 50 percent water. Nevertheless, you should not have to sacrifice comfort while showering, as the water pressure supposedly does not change.
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What’s included in the set?
The set includes an attachment for the faucet, two swirl nozzles (one claims to save up to 50 percent water, the other up to 35 percent), and two sealing rings. Since the installation is supposed to work entirely without tools, none are included. The price for the set ranges from eight to twenty euros.
“Puregreen” in the test–what can the water saver do?
Installation
The installation is, as the manufacturer advertises, very simple and can be done without tools.
- First, you need to disconnect the shower hose from the faucet.
- Next, decide whether to use the nozzle that saves up to 50 percent water or the one that saves up to 35 percent. The 50 percent nozzle is already inserted in the “Puregreen” attachment and may need to be swapped for the 35 percent nozzle.
- Then, attach the fitting with the inserted nozzle and one of the two sealing rings to the faucet.
- Finally, reattach the shower hose to the faucet, ensuring a sealing ring is inserted here as well.
Practical test
With the nozzle that claims to save up to 50 percent water, you quickly notice that the shower experience is different. The noise level is very high due to the drawn-in air. The water pressure has also decreased, contrary to the manufacturer’s claim. With the nozzle that claims to save up to 35 percent water, there are no noticeable issues with noise. However, in this case, the water pressure is also lower than normal.
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Pros and cons
When considering “Puregreen,” you must weigh whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Pros:
- The installation is very easy and can be done without tools.
- You can reduce your water consumption by up to 50 percent.
- The purchase cost, ranging from eight to twenty euros, is quite reasonable.
- “Puregreen” can be connected to most faucets and showerheads.
- Due to the water savings, you are doing something good for the environment.
Cons:
- The water pressure is noticeably lower than without using “Puregreen.”
- With the nozzle that claims to save up to 50 percent water, the noise level is very high.
Conclusion
Contrary to the manufacturer’s claim, the water pressure in the “Puregreen” test is lower than without the shower water saver, which should be considered when purchasing. Additionally, the shower experience is several decibels louder. However, if you want to save money and do something good for the environment, “Puregreen” is a good choice.
myHOMEBOOK editor Franka Kruse-Gering says:
In my test with the nozzle that claims to save up to 50 percent water, I quickly found that I didn’t save anything at all. The water pressure was so low that I couldn’t rinse the soap out of my hair. I had to shower twice as long as usual. I can get along with the nozzle that claims to save up to 35 percent water. Although the water pressure is still too low for me, I will get used to it for the sake of the environment and my wallet.