Most heaters use an element that really can't keep up with demand. The cold water mixes with the hot, which is why it cools slowly, but unless you have a demand unit (usually propane powered and no tank) the electric ones cannot make hot water fast enough, which is why they have a tank. It is indeed a math problem.
Oh, but a nice, hot, fresh water shower is so decadent! For so many years, before the advent of small watermakers, fresh water was for drinking only. Clothes, dishes and our bodies never saw a drop.
IIN for a guy to take 25 min showers?
↑ View this comment's parent
← View full post
Most heaters use an element that really can't keep up with demand. The cold water mixes with the hot, which is why it cools slowly, but unless you have a demand unit (usually propane powered and no tank) the electric ones cannot make hot water fast enough, which is why they have a tank. It is indeed a math problem.
--
green_boogers
9 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
Its a function of temperature and flow rate. I don't have a demand unit, but hit break even at 1.5 gal/minute.
Hell, out there in the Caribbean, can't you just splash a bit of fresh water on yourself after a swim?
--
thegypsysailor
9 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
Oh, but a nice, hot, fresh water shower is so decadent! For so many years, before the advent of small watermakers, fresh water was for drinking only. Clothes, dishes and our bodies never saw a drop.
--
green_boogers
9 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
You make the sea faring life sound pretty romantic. Next time I'm in the Caribbean, I think I'll ditch the third party condos.