Energy saving habits
Some simple tests and minor changes in habits which may cost nothing can lead to some welcome reductions in heating and energy bills.
Water heating accounts for 44% of the total power bill in an
average family home. Most New Zealand houses have the water temperature set too high. Water need be no hotter than 55 deg or 60 deg C. Any hotter and it is energy dollars literally "going down the drain." Water at 55 deg or 60 deg is hot enough to take the grease off dishes and provide a good hot bath but it will significantly lower the risk of severe burns and scalds, particularly in , young children and the elder ly. Overfiow pipes
should not take valuable hot water onto the roof and you shouldn't let taps drip into the sink or basin. Replace worn tap w ashers. Lag pipes Where the hot water pipes are accessible lag them and the cylinder with heavy material or insulation. If the hot water cylinder is very old and shows signs of rust it will probably be leaking. If it is leaking it is costing a lot more to run than it need cost and should be replaced. Everytime a hot water tap is turned on it brings cold water into the cylinder which has then to be heated. Use
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 287, 23 May 1989, Page 11
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226Energy saving habits Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 287, 23 May 1989, Page 11
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