Information about global water resources situation:
- Less than 1 % of the world’s water resources are available for human consumption.
- More than 1.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. Clean and pure water – essential for health
Pure water is the foundation of all life. As a manufacturer of products that enable the hygienic and careful use of water we have to take into consideration environmental issues. Our values are based on the sustainable use of water resources, ecology and responsibility. Furthermore we want to set an example when it comes to reconciling modern technology with green values.
Even though Finns may take their clean water for granted, the cost of water usage may come as a surprise to many. Water heating may account for more than a third of energy costs, making it one of the most significant expenditure items in a housing company. Besides habits, choice of fittings has a major impact on water consumption costs.
It is not always advisable to wait for a plumbing renovation to update water fittings as the repayment period of new water fittings is only few years. Significant savings in water consumption and maintenance costs can be achieved by choosing faucets and showers that suit the purpose of use. The savings potential for each type of home can be checked using Oras’s water saving calculator at www.oras.com.
New Oras Eterna – Intelligent use of water
The use of water is now more intelligent than ever before. The new Oras Eterna is full of unique functionality and thinking, in design and in every technical detail. Its EcoLed-function shows the ideal duration of the shower considering the saving of water and energy with a green signal light. When approaching the ideal shower time, a red signal light starts to blink. When the red signal light stays on, the factory preset four minute shower time has closed up and the faucet closes automatically. Extremely smart thermostat maintains the water temperature of the shower unprecedentedly stable. Fulfill the shower experience for example with Oras Natura shower set and you will gain more savings in addition to optimal shower time. Preset automatic bathtub filling function can be used for running a bath. It has been factory preset to 10 minutes, but it can be easily adjusted to better meet your requests.
Oras Natura – Changes that save money
The new Oras Natura hand shower comes with the unique eco-button. Push the eco-button, and your shower uses up to 50% less water and energy than conventional showers. Without compromising a drop of your showering pleasure. Push the eco-button to use 50% less water and energy. Or use normal flow when you like. The choice is yours. The use of warm water makes up a considerable portion of energy consumption at home. Halving water consumption in your shower saves a considerable amount of energy – and money!