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October 16, 2007
Water Heater Question
My hot water heater has 6 temperature settings. Setting 1 is for being away (Low temperature setting used in the winter time, so the pipes don’t freeze). Settings 2-6 are different temperature settings (I’m not sure of the actually degrees). The default temperature setting for the water heater is setting 4 (right in the middle), which gives you 2 hotter (positions 5&6) and 2 cooler (positions 2&3) settings for the tank. I’ve moved the temperature setting to position 2. This still gives hot water for all morning and evening activities and I haven’t run into any issues of lukewarm or no hot water. For the sake of argument let’s say the temperature for each setting is as follows:
1 100 degrees
2 130 degrees
3 150 degrees
4 170 degrees Default
5 190 degrees
6 212 degrees
and my tank is 100 gallons. Now my question. 100 gallon tank at 130 degrees loses 30 gallons of hot water that is replaced by 30 gallons 60 degree cold water. Does it take more energy (gas heat) to reheat that 100 gallon tank back to 130 degrees? Or would it take less energy to reheat the 100 gallon tank if the tank was set to setting 4, 170 degrees or higher? I’m trying to figure out the correct setting that would maintain hot water using the least amount of energy. (Yeah it's energy star compliant)Does it cost more energy to reheat the 130 degree tank becasue the overall temp of the tank dropped by 40 degrees(est.) vs 170 degree tank dropping 20 degrees(est)(due to the hotter 170 degree water heating the cold water faster then 130 degree water?) If this makes sense to you, and I hope it does, please reply I've been trying to figure this out for over a year. Thanks
Author's Comments
To Brownstoner, the multiple personality guest is arguing with him/herself. please close "da" post! and get over it Da' Cake Spott is a Brooklyn thang!
Posted by: BIGD_at_BKNY at October 19, 2007 8:25 PM in response to Streetlevel: Flatbush Can Eat Cake
Brand New Flat Screen $1500
Hiring a Professional to Professionally install it $300
Being a CHEAP ASS and finding some schmuck to do it for half price, so the damn TV falls, cracks the screen, and you know have a $1650 paperweight.... PRICELESS!!!
If you pay the $300 have one of the retailers install it guess what? If it falls, they are paying to replace it.
Posted by: BIGD_at_BKNY at October 24, 2007 8:32 PM in response to HELP MOUNTING A FLAT SCREEN TV
WOW all those windows will be blocked by a brick wall in a year. Damn....
Posted by: BIGD_at_BKNY at November 30, 2007 12:36 AM in response to Thursday Blogwrap
Hey Brownie!!! Next time let me "CLICK" on the damnned video to view instead of auto starting. Now I wish the seal was dead.....
Posted by: BIGD_at_BKNY at March 11, 2008 6:00 PM in response to Closing Bell: Harbor Seal Hangs in Red Hook
If I may, as the owner you may tell the tech where and where not to put the satelite. Explain your worries and tell him/her BEFORE they drill you will must approve placement. All they need is an unblocked view of the southwestern sky. They can also plug into your existing lines with ease. Now for the plug, i have directv and it's great. Every NFL games, CraZy HD channels, and great customer support. :-)
Posted by: BIGD_at_BKNY at June 11, 2008 12:15 AM in response to Direct TV antenna
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You know, we were terrified the same way you were. Then we found some resources about home repair and talked to a few people, read our mounting bracket installation guide, and took a deep breath. With the help of a studfinder, taking off our baseboard to help ensure stud location, and then going nuts and routing our wires through the wall for a seamless presentation... we have a beautiful result. The hardest part was the manpower between my husband and I to get the TV on the installed bracket. We had no prior experience, but can do some home repair stuff -- we do pretty well even with totally new things (installing a chandelier, dimmer switch, moving outlets and patching drywall). We heard the plywood advice too but instead chose longer, sturdy, appropriate wall screws. Good luck!
Posted by: DrMcNinja at October 26, 2007 2:24 PM in response to HELP MOUNTING A FLAT SCREEN TV
Hi,
I would highly recommend you use Value Electronics an independent DirecTV installer based in Scarsdale. Their website is http://www.valueelectronics.com/
I have used them for two DirecTv installations (as a tenant). They are true professionals and much better than your run of the mill DirecTV contractors (who I twice recently threw out of my house due to the black cable/white wall issue above).
As for installation/reception issue, your DirecTV dish must have a clear view of the southern sky. (Their satellite is in stationary orbit above Texas).
Value Electronics can probably install the dish on your roof (so it wont be visible), and I would clarify this with them when you call to make an appointment (they will probably need to bring a ladder both to mount the dish and to run the wires). They do a great job of tacking the wire behind the gutter drains so you don't see it.
Anyway, I recommend them so give them a call. Best of luck.
PS DirecTV is the best TV out there, so you have some quality tenants!
Posted by: guest at June 11, 2008 1:24 PM in response to Direct TV antenna
I may be too late to chime in, but.....definately supervise them. There were two dishes in our building when we moved in. One was fine, the other dish was drilled right into the roof!!!
Posted by: dollymibella at June 15, 2008 12:10 AM in response to Direct TV antenna
The poster who said "Tell your tenant NO" is out of line.
Federal law, enforced by the FCC, allows TV antennas, and DBS (satellite) dishes up to 40" diameter, on almost any properties. There are few exclusions, such as where they would damage historic buildings.
The tenants can't damage your building (except with your permission...holes for bolts and wiring, etc), but they can place it anywhere that would be "exclusive use", i.e.: where they have control of people accessing it. That would include balconies and patios.
It's best to work with them to "do it right", rather than fight. You could even do a common system, with a single TV antenna and dish(es), to feed several units in a building...that keeps things nice and neat.
Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 2:19 PM in response to Direct TV antenna
The area east of classon ave and west of nostrand is herby called Clinton Hill Gardens, please make a note of it!
Posted by: BIGD_at_BKNY at October 19, 2007 6:53 PM in response to Neighborhood Boundary?