12-02-2008, 11:19 PM
kani-lehua,
Just some ideas,
install timer switches to his lights and fans.
replace all incandescents with cfl or led.
disconnect the hot water line from the washer, so the tenant can't use hot water to wash.
or better yet, put a tee or Y from the cold valve to both hot and cold inlets.
Making a solar water heater is childs play and fun. there are endless ways to do it.
It ain't magic, if people new how simple it was, they'd think companies like Solar-hart are just preying on peoples ignorance.
get a front load high effeciency washer. They use less electricity and water, but one of the real savings comes from their high spin cycle. They spin at a much higher rpm, so your clothes are much dryer before you dry them. Use the dryer only to fluff breifly after line drying.
Choose fabrics that dry quicker.
Wear clothes till they are actually dirty.
Just some ideas,
install timer switches to his lights and fans.
replace all incandescents with cfl or led.
disconnect the hot water line from the washer, so the tenant can't use hot water to wash.
or better yet, put a tee or Y from the cold valve to both hot and cold inlets.
Making a solar water heater is childs play and fun. there are endless ways to do it.
It ain't magic, if people new how simple it was, they'd think companies like Solar-hart are just preying on peoples ignorance.
get a front load high effeciency washer. They use less electricity and water, but one of the real savings comes from their high spin cycle. They spin at a much higher rpm, so your clothes are much dryer before you dry them. Use the dryer only to fluff breifly after line drying.
Choose fabrics that dry quicker.
Wear clothes till they are actually dirty.