http://www.greenovationtv.com/2009/05/how-to-save-water-and-not-have-to-wait-for-it-to-get-hot/ Free on-demand videos and information to help green every home in America Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:52:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.greenovationtv.com/2009/05/how-to-save-water-and-not-have-to-wait-for-it-to-get-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-814 Matt Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:09:04 +0000 http://www.greenovationtv.com/?p=522#comment-814 Paul - you are correct that on-demand hot water heaters are a great way to save some energy and money. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, an on demand heater will save you 27% - 50% compared to a conventional water heater. If you can't afford the $1,500+ to install an on-demand heater, a 1.5 gpm showerhead will save you 40% over your 2.5 gpm showerhead (and provide the same level of comfort). Most importantly, even if you can afford a solar or on-demand heater - you can still maximize your savings (and cut your waste) by installing a 1.5 gpm showerhead. So, there's really no excuse any more for not having a 1.5 gpm showerhead. <a href="http://www.greenovationtv.com/2009/11/smoke-in-your-shower-maybe-its-the-burning-money/" rel="nofollow">Check out our story on low-flow showerheads. </a> Paul – you are correct that on-demand hot water heaters are a great way to save some energy and money. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, an on demand heater will save you 27% – 50% compared to a conventional water heater. If you can’t afford the $1,500+ to install an on-demand heater, a 1.5 gpm showerhead will save you 40% over your 2.5 gpm showerhead (and provide the same level of comfort). Most importantly, even if you can afford a solar or on-demand heater – you can still maximize your savings (and cut your waste) by installing a 1.5 gpm showerhead. So, there’s really no excuse any more for not having a 1.5 gpm showerhead. Check out our story on low-flow showerheads.

]]> http://www.greenovationtv.com/2009/05/how-to-save-water-and-not-have-to-wait-for-it-to-get-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-805 Paul Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:57:52 +0000 http://www.greenovationtv.com/?p=522#comment-805 Oh PLEASE! Just get an on-demand water heater. This isn't a 'Greenovation'. Dear oh dear! Oh PLEASE! Just get an on-demand water heater. This isn’t a ‘Greenovation’. Dear oh dear!

]]> http://www.greenovationtv.com/2009/05/how-to-save-water-and-not-have-to-wait-for-it-to-get-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Green Curmudgeon Tue, 19 May 2009 15:13:19 +0000 http://www.greenovationtv.com/?p=522#comment-72 Timer operated pumps are only effective when you always use your hot water at the same time every day, and they are an energy waster when running while not using hot water. A much more efficient method is a demand operated pump. This system uses a button or motion sensor to turn on the pump which brings hot water to the fixtures at a very fast rate, then turns off just as the hot water arrives. All the cold water is recirculated back to the water heater, saving water and energy. Link to the product www.gothotwater.com. I use this product and know the company well, but I have no vested interest in it. Timer operated pumps are only effective when you always use your hot water at the same time every day, and they are an energy waster when running while not using hot water. A much more efficient method is a demand operated pump. This system uses a button or motion sensor to turn on the pump which brings hot water to the fixtures at a very fast rate, then turns off just as the hot water arrives. All the cold water is recirculated back to the water heater, saving water and energy. Link to the product http://www.gothotwater.com. I use this product and know the company well, but I have no vested interest in it.

]]> http://www.greenovationtv.com/2009/05/how-to-save-water-and-not-have-to-wait-for-it-to-get-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-63 BeWaterWise Rep Thu, 14 May 2009 07:12:13 +0000 http://www.greenovationtv.com/?p=522#comment-63 This is a very effective way to save water. Thanks for sharing the info. Considering the present water shortage faced by many parts of the world, water conservation is very important. Here are some more tips which would help save water in and around the home: http://www.bewaterwise.com/tips01.html hope this is useful too! This is a very effective way to save water. Thanks for sharing the info. Considering the present water shortage faced by many parts of the world, water conservation is very important. Here are some more tips which would help save water in and around the home: http://www.bewaterwise.com/tips01.html
hope this is useful too!

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