Are hot water showers harmful to environment compared to a bucket of hot water?
The amount of water wasted in a shower is much higher than bathing using a bucket of water. Add to the energy required to heat that much water. I would think hot water showers are very harmful to environment. Bath with a bucket of hot water is much less wasteful.
Read MoreWhat is the green mineral collected around the hot-water valve of my bathroom sink?
This mineral has formed in a crystalline structure on the outside (not in a problematic way) around the valve for hot water, but not cold. I think this has something to do with galvanization and specifically could involve a reaction with zinc oxide. So what is this and why is it only on the hot water side?
(Note: It comes off very easily, is not a hazard, water is clean by virtue of a city water-treatment plant.)
For best energy conservation, should I turn my heat off at night and then turn it on in the morning?
Running hot water, small space, natural gas, reletively old furnace. Not sure if I should just leave it at a low temperature.
Read MoreHow can we save the environment by washing clothes with hot water?
I read from the magazine stated that washing clothes with hot water can save the environment but it didn’t say why and I’ve been practicing this for a while but couldn’t answer the family members about how can we save the environment.
Read MoreWhat should i do in the summer with my solar panels energy?
I want to install solar panels for hot water, but my question is what you suggest i can do when its summer and i dont need so much hot water? I will use this water to warm a factory and i will have to install at least 10 solar panels to do that. Thank you!
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