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A big part of this though is that the tropics have fairly warm tap water, so the heater doesnt need to elevate the temp too much.
Has anyone put in a water heater recirculation pump? Did ya save money?
Recirculation pump means you save a gallon or 2 of water but your hot water heater works harder (because the water is always hot in the water line) and you have an additional water pump that runs.
Hircus saysA big part of this though is that the tropics have fairly warm tap water, so the heater doesnt need to elevate the temp too much.
Really warm. Hit the sauna and wanted a cold shower after in Mexico. The water was for sure above 75º coming out the tap on full "cold" setting. Living in the midwest our tap water is cold as fuck if you want that. With no freezing, I'd be surprised if they buried water lines much more than a 1'.
I heat just enough water in a kettle on a gas stove each morning for my cup of coffee.
Is that cheaper or more expensive than microwaving the water to boiling? I'm guessing it's cheaper to use the gas stove because energy is lost when converting coal or gas to electricity to run the microwave.
Patrick saysI heat just enough water in a kettle on a gas stove each morning for my cup of coffee.
Is that cheaper or more expensive than microwaving the water to boiling? I'm guessing it's cheaper to use the gas stove because energy is lost when converting coal or gas to electricity to run the microwave.
I'd say a microwave is far more energy efficient as it uses a strong but short lived current to heat up the water (and other) molecules of the food/drinks from the inside, whereas a stove wastes a lot of energy in heat. Unless you re-use that heat of course. Not sure how much the initial conversion costs, but I would say not enough to make up for it. But of course I'm not a biologist
mell saysPatrick saysI heat just enough water in a kettle on a gas stove each morning for my cup of coffee.
Is that cheaper or more expensive than microwaving the water to boiling? I'm guessing it's cheaper to use the gas stove because energy is lost when converting coal or gas to electricity to run the microwave.
I'd say a microwave is far more energy efficient as it uses a strong but short lived current to heat up the water (and other) molecules of the food/drinks from the inside, whereas a stove wastes a lot of energy in heat. Unless you re-use that heat of course. Not sure how much the initial conversion costs, but I would say not enough to make up for it. But of course I'm not a biologist
If you're heating your home still, you're better off using gas. All the heat that isn't absorbed by the ...
Yeah but most of the time you're not heating your home with the stove - in the bay area, most people run the AC as soon as it gets over 80. In cold areas I'd agree although efficient gas heating requires some form of an oven or hot air circulation system and not just a random open flame
I know it's trivial in either case, but then, I do it every day.
Microwaves are shit, make everything soggy.
Am I the only one who microwaves my tea? Teabag in a glass beer mug for two minutes.
Air Fryer/Mini Convention Oven. Even make hard boiled eggs in there without waiting for a pot of water to boil.
Save my meat drippings and slather some asparagus and broccoli in garlic and meat sauce, cook 2-5 minutes depending on frozen/size of floret. BAM! Meat and veggies.
I make 90% of my meals in the Air Fryer, best thing ever. Seldom add any oil, except a pat of butter when flipping over a steak or making some veggies and don't want the heavy meat drippings.
Sausages or Chicken. frozen? 7-9 minutes at 400 in the Air Fryer, again no oil. Slather it with some Sirachca and Green Onions, and I'm good. Or sprinkle a tiny bit of Italian Sauce and Moz cheese in the last minute for Parm Style.
Reheat a slice of pizza on cheat day or kid meal? 2-3 minutes in the airfryer, nice melted cheese and crispy without a hint of sogginess. Ditto for empanadas and toast and even pancakes (I make dozens of silver dollars in advance and freeze them, make them for...
I'd say a microwave is far more energy efficient as it uses a strong but short lived current to heat up the water (and other) molecules of the food/drinks from the inside, whereas a stove wastes a lot of energy in heat.
I like the electric kettles, 1500watt to 1800 watt.
I make 90% of my meals in the Air Fryer, best thing ever.
I think an air fryer is just like the convection setting on my toaster oven.
is there a good brand you recommend?
I don't like microwaved water for my tea.
Cleanup is far easier than a convection oven, just pull out the basket and rinse in the sink, and it's ready to go. Dump out the crumbs and whatnot and let the sink drainer collect it, rather than getting crumbs on the counter/floor by wiping the inside of a convection oven with a cloth/paper towel.
I think an air fryer is just like the convection setting on my toaster oven.
AmericanKulak saysCleanup is far easier than a convection oven, just pull out the basket and rinse in the sink, and it's ready to go. Dump out the crumbs and whatnot and let the sink drainer collect it, rather than getting crumbs on the counter/floor by wiping the inside of a convection oven with a cloth/paper towel.
It's amazing as well if you have kids. Cooks frozen nuggets (I know bad) in about 8 minutes that are crispy and not mushy. And as you say the crumbs are easily gotten rid of without taking up dishwasher space. Does well for boiled eggs the few times I've done it. Bacon actually does well, but you have to do multiple rounds for just 1 package.
We have an Instapot as well, but we find a dedicated air fryer to be better. Only plus with Instapot is the ability to sear meat. Basically you could cook any meal in say your standard hotel room that that maybe will have a microwav...
Reheat a slice of pizza on cheat day
FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut saysReheat a slice of pizza on cheat day
If reheating and eating a slice of pizza is called a cheat day, what do you call the day where you actually ate 1/2 the extra large all meat pizza?
If reheating and eating a slice of pizza is called a cheat day, what do you call the day where you actually ate 1/2 the extra large all meat pizza?
If you eat frozen foods that need baking or frying, the air fryer is good...but i use my instapot much more because we eat more food from scratch... rice, stews, shredded meats, beans, corn on the cob, dried garbanzos, mashed potatoes, etc.
The ones I have encountered overseas have an "idle" mode. If you go to shower, run laundry etc. - you need to turn the temp setting to an active mode and there are several to choose from depending on what you want the unit to do.
in CA you can get away with outdoor one. no meed for a vent pipe then.
FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut saysReheat a slice of pizza on cheat day
If reheating and eating a slice of pizza is called a cheat day, what do you call the day where you actually ate 1/2 the extra large all meat pizza?
Then slather it in Coleman's powdered mustard
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