07-14-2008, 04:14 AM
So basicly that is why my electric bill was higher even though my hot water heater was turned off for 3 or 4 days at a time. It takes alot more energy to heat up a cold tank than to maintain a hot one with good insulation. And if I happen to turn it back on during "peak" hours...I'm actually increasing my electric bill substantially.
Geez... You just can't win. Maybe I should just turn off the water heater entirely and live with cold showers. Actually their more like luke warm during the day since the catchment is in a sunny location.
Geez... You just can't win. Maybe I should just turn off the water heater entirely and live with cold showers. Actually their more like luke warm during the day since the catchment is in a sunny location.