mikeyny said:I have saved a lot of money by using a simple timer and dishwasher solenoid valve connected to the shower that the kids use. My teenagers were taking long showers,using up all the hot water and driving the gas bill way up. The timer is is set for 8 minuets. So after 8 mins the hot water instantly shuts off, whether your ready or not. No more yelling, " GET OUT OF THE SHOWER " everyday. The switch for the timer is in the on the kit wall, occasionally, they will cheat and have another brother re-set the timer for them. It's funny to be sitting at the kit table and hear that tic tic tic , snap, off goes the hot water and then a holler from the kid in the shower because only the cold water stays on. They have learned to quickly sense the water flow and shut off the water before the cold blasts them. I know, it sounds cruel, but it solved a lot of problems and saved a good bit of money.
mikeyny said:I have saved a lot of money by using a simple timer and dishwasher solenoid valve connected to the shower that the kids use. My teenagers were taking long showers,using up all the hot water and driving the gas bill way up. The timer is is set for 8 minuets. So after 8 mins the hot water instantly shuts off, whether your ready or not. No more yelling, " GET OUT OF THE SHOWER " everyday. The switch for the timer is in the on the kit wall, occasionally, they will cheat and have another brother re-set the timer for them. It's funny to be sitting at the kit table and hear that tic tic tic , snap, off goes the hot water and then a holler from the kid in the shower because only the cold water stays on. They have learned to quickly sense the water flow and shut off the water before the cold blasts them. I know, it sounds cruel, but it solved a lot of problems and saved a good bit of money.
LLigetfa said:I wonder why they call it a "hot water" heater? I mean, if the water were hot it wouldn't need to be heated.