Open AccessEnergy-efficient water heating
Author(s) -
T. Pannkoke
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/34348
Subject(s) - installation , heat pipe , waste management , data scrubbing , environmental science , engineering , mechanical engineering , heat transfer , physics , thermodynamics
This fact sheet describes how to reduce the amount of hot water used in faucets and showers, automatic dishwashers, and washing machines; how to increase water-heating system efficiency by lowering the water heater thermostat, installing a timer and heat traps, and insulating hot water pipes and the storage tank; and how to use off-peak power to heat water. A resource list for further information is included