What would you like to see on the shelves of Bunnings?

[Andy_Mann]

There's a plumbing device that can save water, but it's not available in Australia, as far I know.

It's called a "Shower Head Control Valve", which is installed between the shower wall outlet & the shower head. It's purpose is to save water while massaging shampoo through hair, or shaving while in the shower.

Thing is, it can't/doesn't shut the flow off completely (plumbing regulations don't allow it), so you can throttle it to your desired flow rate, if the minimum is too drastic.

Once installed, it's not compulsory to use it, it's just there to use if you choose to. It doesn't just save water, it brings a minor saving on your water heating bill at the same time.

Those with instantaneous (non-storage) hot water services, may not find it attractive, as turning the water flow up & down, causes uncomfortable water temperature fluctuations.

Like with all products, there are the cheap knock offs, but even the highest priced quality ones won't break the bank, & are there if you choose to use it.

In our 2 person home, my wife wouldn't use it, & she doesn't have to, but I have the option to use it which suits me fine (I'm old school, so don't shave in the shower).

During the cold season, shower as normal, turn the control valve to your preferred flow while shampooing & shaving, as the cubicle will be warm from the showering leading up to it.

A sample glimpse of what I'm talking about:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161086180091?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

So I urge Bunnings to set the scene by introducing this product, & hopefully make a killing, as Australian retailers aren't stocking them, & Energy Ministers are clueless. ; )

[Annette]

Thanks Andy_Mann

Maybe I will put a list together of YouTube links to post on the Workshop forum of my favourite channels in regard to vegetable gardening. There are so many videos on YouTube that have very poor quality as far as format, audio and visual go but then at the other end of the spectrum are my favourites that are so professional and informative that they are like watching "Better Homes and Gardens" etc. Most of the channels are American but the information can still be applied to Australian conditions, just at a different time of the year. It has taken me well over a year to trawl through a lot of YouTube channels to find all the better presenters so I have alrady done the hard work for Workshop members. You just have to click, watch and learn  

I will, as Jason suggested, also make a list of products (with photos) of the great and innovative products that I have seen on YouTube that are not currently available at Bunnings or even in Australia. I would dearly love to see Bunnings catch up with the rest of the world as far as the availability of great gardening products which are readily available outside of Australia.