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Author Re: has anybody compiled a list of rapid return energy saving measures?
trader4@optonline.net

2005-08-17, 4:21 pm

"If it takes 'quite a few gallons' to flush out the cold water then you

are using pipes too big, and probably metal pipes as well. "

Oh yeah? And how big is your house. In a two story 4000 sq ft house,
you can easily have a long run from the water heater to an upstairs
bathroom.

Banty

2005-08-17, 5:21 pm

In article <1124302960.588681.56660@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>,
trader4@optonline.net says...
>
>"If it takes 'quite a few gallons' to flush out the cold water then you
>
>are using pipes too big, and probably metal pipes as well. "
>
>Oh yeah? And how big is your house. In a two story 4000 sq ft house,
>you can easily have a long run from the water heater to an upstairs
>bathroom.
>


Then, in many ways more than this thing about getting the hot water going, a
rapid return energy savings can be obtained by moving to a smaller house.

Not the answer you looked for.... ;-)

Banty

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