Friday, November 9, 2007 

How To Reduce Your Household Water Bills

If you want to reduce your household energy bills then its worth considering your water heater. Water heaters account for a third of all household energy consumption.

There are four ways to cut your water heating bills:

Use less hot water,
Turn down the thermostat on your water heater,
Insulate your water heater,
Buy a new, more efficient water heater.

Lower the thermostat on your water heater; water heaters often arrive from the manufacture with high temperature settings, a setting of 49C provides nice hot water for most people.

Reduce the amount of baths that you have within any given week, try to take more showers. Or if you have children let one child take one bath and then another child can use the water. This may sound not very hygienic but there was a time when water was not running from taps and people had to be a lot more economical with water that they would collect from wells.

If you have an old electric water heater storage tank insulate it with an insulation blanket, be careful not to cover the thermostat as this can skew your temperature control.

Insulate the first 6-8 feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater.

Most water heaters last for around 10-5 years, it's best to start shopping for a new one if yours is more than 7 years old. Research whats on the market before your current water heater fails as this will enable you to select a heater that meets your needs.

For long-term savings dont skrimp on your initial purchase a standard water heater may cost less initially, however look at the big picture and the savings that can be made through buying an energy efficient heater, year on year.

Consider natural-gas on-demand or tankless water heaters. Research has found there to be massive savings of up to 30% compared with standard natural-gas storage tank water heaters.

Water Heating Ltd has over 30 years experience in water heating products. Please feel free to republish this article provided a working hyperlink remains to our site

Comparing Yoga Pilates

 

I Saw What You Said

Beautiful were your words that echoed in my mind. You really made me think. About once upon a time. I saw what you said with sweet kissing lips, flowing as a river strong and refined.

I saw what you said as lifes parade passed me by. Grazing in the grass as a sheep without a plan. Oh I sighed. Im alright Im just another fan.

I Saw what you said as my life came into fruition. Unfolding as an umbrella in a bad weather condition. Storms were put before me to block my path. My friends pointing their fingers some even laughed.

Special was my relationship with you. You promised to be there. Just as the dew. Thank for your love on this very day. All I have is wrapped up in you. And yes I love you. Thats what I can say. I saw what you said as a movie played in my mind. You had a starring role and you were ever so kind. A protagonist facing the world with a strong loving heart .You were my idol. You really play that part. Now the movies are over and now the credits roll. We reminisced like old friends. Easily as we strolled I saw what you said as the wind blows my hair. Thank you my friend. For always being there.

Sometimes the best conversation is with a person that lets you vent. The other person may only say a few words, but is genuinely concerned about their friend. Do you see what I am saying? Most often that friend has really had a bad day. So I sit there and I listen and interject an occasional really and then an occasional is that right It is best to let your friend speak dont criticize or judge the conversation. You could risk losing a friend if you interject or try to control the conversation.

This poem is for those friends that listen and care and will be there for you. Do you see what I said?

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