Conservation
One water-saving suggestion you've probably already heard is to take a bath with a friend. Here are some other ideas to cut down on hot-water consumption.• Switch from sit-downs to stand-ups. Take showers instead of baths. If somebody questions the saving, here's an experiment to prove the point:
• Install a "water-saver" on your shower-head. During the course of your shower, when you don't need so much water, turn the nozzle towards the wall. This reduces the flow of water. When you want a full flow again, just turn the nozzle back to centre. Check with your local building supply store. If you're moving into a new house, ask the contractor to install one.
• If you must sit, use cooler water and less of it. The cost of a bath is determined mainly by the energy used to heat the water. The water itself is very cheap. The amount of energy used will depend on the amount of water and the temperature. The table assumes you have a standard bath. The volume is related to the depth of the water (before you get in). It's also assumed that the Water is heated by electricity at a cost of 2 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh).
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May 19, 2012