SHAWAPAWA

SHAWAPAWA is a water-powered shower radio.

It is a ‘self-powered’ product : it works without chemical batteries and induces a poetic exchange between power source and use.

SHAWAPAWA plugs between the tap and the shower hose using standard fittings.

To encourage water saving, with the flick of a button, the user can stop the flow while lathering. An LED gently flashes when the shower has consumed 50 litres.

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Shawapawa was created during my 2nd year at the RCA.

It was exhibited at the RCA summer show 2008.  The micro-turbine inside was developed especially for this purpose.

  • susie webster

    Hi Arthur,

    I look after a retirement village North of Brisbane in Australia.
    I try to help my residents save as much money as possible and live as sustainably as possible.
    Your shawapawa will be good for my residents, please let me know how and where I can buy them.

    Thanks
    Susie