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Save Water While Waiting for it to Warm

When most of us take hot showers we wait for the cold water to flush out before we actually take a shower. What most of us fail to realize is that by understanding why your water takes long to heat up and making a few easy changes, you could make a big difference to your energy bills.

The reason why water takes so long to warm up due to:

– The Distance of the water heater- When the water heater is far away from the faucets the water would take longer to reach the faucets.

– The width of the pipes- When the water pipes are smaller, less water would be heated and it would take longer for the hot water to reach the faucets.

– Flow rate- When using low flow shower heads it takes longer for the cold water to flush out before the hot water arrives.

If changing your pipes, water heads, water heater and faucets is out of your budget opt for a few simple changes. You could start off with getting used to taking a cold shower. Cold showers are great for your skin and circulation, while saving you money on your energy bills. If taking a cold shower is out of the question, why not just save the water in a bucket. You could reuse this water for watering your plants, washing your clothes or dishes.

By using a circular system you would be able to fix the problem. A circular system would take the cold water out of your pipes and direct it elsewhere, while at the same time draining hot water from another part of your home. These systems very efficient and reduce your energy bills significantly but they come at a price.