Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to help plumbers, heating engineers and installers a high-performance solution for improving energy efficiency.
Available for installation from December 2024, this new model builds on the success of its predecessor, the QB1-21, and is designed to deliver maximum energy savings, compliance with building regulations, and ease of installation – key selling points for merchants, contractors and installers across the UK.
Designed to make the biggest impact on hot water energy savings for showers, the QB1-21XE is an affordable and effective solution for stocking in plumbing trade counters, helping installers and heating professionals meet energy standards and future-proofing homes to comply with the upcoming Future Homes Standard (FHS).
With its superior efficiency, the new system enables merchants and trade outlets to offer their customers a reliable way to reduce energy consumption and lower homeowners’ utility bills, while simultaneously supporting compliance with the UK’s energy-saving targets.
Why choose the Showersave QB1-21XE?
1. Superior efficiency in SAP
The QB1-21XE has undergone rigorous testing and is recognised for its high performance in the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP). It delivers a maximum efficiency of 70.6% at 8l/min, making it one of the most efficient WWHRS units on the market – a major advantage for plumbing and heating professionals and a strong selling point for merchants.
2. Easy installation
One of the key innovations of the QB1-21XE is its new Cyclone Connector, which eliminates the need for multiple fittings. This design enhancement simplifies the installation process, reducing time and complexity for installers.
3. No price increase, improved quality
Despite the advancements in performance and design, Showersave has ensured there is no price increase with the QB1-21XE. Merchants can offer a high-quality, competitively priced product to their customers, making it a reliable and cost-effective solution for plumbing and heating projects without impacting on budgets.
Showersave has already been installed in over 140,000 homes across the UK and Europe, gaining popularity among plumbers, heating engineers and builders. The QB1-21XE can be used in residential and commercial developments, and even supports BREEAM requirements for sustainability in commercial projects.
Tony Gordon, Showersave’s managing director, commented: “Our goal is always to improve outcomes for merchants and trade professionals, ensuring compliance with building regulations, while reducing energy consumption and costs. The new QB1-21XE delivers on all these fronts – improved performance, easier installation, and no increase in price.
“As well as helping plumbing and heating contractors meet compliance targets, the Showersave QB1-21XE offers homeowners long-term savings. It is maintenance free and has a proven track record of durability and reliability. Over its lifetime, a single Showersave unit can save a household up to 10 tonnes of carbon and hundreds of pounds in energy costs annually.”