Going Green
Low Temp Shower
When I purchased this house five years ago, the realtor pointed to the fancy shower fixture in the main bedroom, “That’s the most ridiculous shower fixture I’ve ever seen.” Not a good thing to say […]
domestic water
Going Green
Solar Water Heating
In the past, solar energy has been prohibitively expensive, with payback over 20 years for most applications. Photovoltaics are still quite expensive, while parabolic collectors and other concentrating means are not much better. The machinery […]
Going Green
Inspect Water Pipes for Leaks
A simple way to reduce water usage is to be alert for leaks in pipes, fittings, pumps, and gauges in mechanical rooms and at headers throughout the building. Faucets and other restroom fittings are also […]
House & Home
Reduce Hot-Water Storage Temperature
Whenever the water temperature at the point-of-use is too hot, copious quantities of cold water are needed to cool it to a satisfactory temperature. A slight reduction in hot-water temperature ensures it is delivered at […]
Going Green
High Efficiency Toilet
California now limits every household to 100 gallons of water per day ~ barely enough for the usual household chores, but with zero allowed for watering the yard, washing the car, or topping off the […]