I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.

On 19/04/2022 03:44, jon wrote:
> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.

Stick something like this in the system for even tighter control:
https://www.commercialwashroomsltd.co.uk/inta-push-button-shower-control-with-adjustable-timed-flow-and-anti-block.html

:)

jon wrote:

> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.

I have childhood memories of showers in caravan site toilet blocks, token
operated which switched to freeing cold when your time ran out ... seems they're
still a thing ...

<https://speedermeteringltd.co.uk/product/sp100sk-coin-operated-shower-timer>

On 19/04/2022 03:44, jon wrote:
> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.

What happens when , at the end of 5 minutes, the person taking the
shower is still covered in soap?

All that will happen is people will re-trigger the timer again.

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jon <jon@nospam.cn> wrote:
> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.
>

If you are serious, just buy a loud simple, kitchen timer- one of those you
wind the dial to the required time is probably best.

Do you plan to get everyone to get up an shower during the night as well?
That is when off peak hours are. If not and you don’t have a shower which
runs off mains water, if you don’t turn of the water heater during peak
times, as each person showers it will heat the replacement water at peak
rates. If you do turn it off, the tank will cool down as each person uses
the shower.

Alternately, you could put things in perspective. Those of use with
daughters have experienced the teenage daughter 30min shower problem. ……..
I have three daughters, now adults.

alan_m <junk@admac.myzen.co.uk> wrote
> jon wrote

>> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max,this is
>> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.

> What happens when , at the end of 5 minutes, the person taking the
> shower is still covered in soap?

> All that will happen is people will re-trigger the timer again.

And there is no way to stop that unless you have fingerprint recognition
etc
because you need to be able to have two people use the shower one after
the other.

Could be done with a phone app and a camera on the shower, but
it is unlikely that anyone would use the shower if he set it up like that.

Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:
> jon wrote:
>
>> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
>> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.
>
> I have childhood memories of showers in caravan site toilet blocks, token
> operated which switched to freeing cold when your time ran out ... seems they're
> still a thing ...
>
> <https://speedermeteringltd.co.uk/product/sp100sk-coin-operated-shower-timer>
>

A few campsites in Europe we’ve stayed on use those. They generally take
tokens and give you enough for your stay or charge a small fee. They are a
darn pain and I tend to be quick in the shower - I spent some time on ships
where water was limited. I don’t recall seeing one here. The Dutch like
them.

The ones where you have a push button which gives a minute or so of water
but can be reset as often as you like are also a pain. They are common here
and in Europe.

These days, campsite facilities are very good. We are picky about such
things and, in over a decade, I only recall one site which was bad enough
we wouldn’t go back. Some are old but still clean etc. some are almost
luxury. One we like has a complete number of complete bathrooms in a block.
You have it for your ‘session’ (not stay). Some have private bathrooms on
each pitch. Of course, modern caravans and motorhomes have showers and
toilets but we tend not to use our shower and only use the toilet at night,
even on a full service pitch where we have mains water and grey water
drainage.

jon explained on 19/04/2022 :
> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.

Wow 9p, last of the big spenders..

What price cleanliness.

On Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:25:06 +0100, Harry Bloomfield Esq wrote:

> jon explained on 19/04/2022 :
>> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
>> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.
>
> Wow 9p, last of the big spenders..
>
> What price cleanliness.

You can scoff all you like, but 5 minutes is enough for me to have a good
shower.

On 19/04/2022 12:25, Harry Bloomfield Esq wrote:
> jon explained on 19/04/2022 :
>> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
>> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.
>
> Wow 9p, last of the big spenders..
>
> What price cleanliness.

Some of us have quick daily showers. Do you re-acquire your natural
aroma on Saturdays?

On 19/04/2022 03:44, jon wrote:

> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.

What kind of shower?

Instant electric, or mixer? Power shower or pumped?

When you say "limit", limit in what way? e.g. cut off flow of water,
stop prodiding hot water?

How is the limit "reset" for the next shower?

How much do you want to spend?

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Fredxx expressed precisely :
> On 19/04/2022 12:25, Harry Bloomfield Esq wrote:
>> jon explained on 19/04/2022 :
>>> I want to limit each instance of shower time to 5 minutes max, this is
>>> equivalent to 9 pence at the current off peak rate.
>>
>> Wow 9p, last of the big spenders..
>>
>> What price cleanliness.
>
> Some of us have quick daily showers. Do you re-acquire your natural aroma on
> Saturdays?

As do I, 2- 3 baths per week and none bath days a shower, the cost is
hardly worthy of consideration, when compared to all of the other
energy consumers in the home.