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Eat It, It’s Green!

April 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Beer-battered Lake Huron Whitefish Sandwich with Apple Slaw from Epic. As much as I love the Green Living Show , a lot of it doesn’t really apply to me. As a smug (high-rise) renter, I’m not really in a position to add solar panels to my roof or a tankless hot water heater. I’d love to, but I think building management might protest. But food plays an important role when it comes to green living and this year’s festival features two areas where eco-friendly food lovers will find something of

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On the Level: Pricey Marathon water heater has a lot going for it (The Capital)

March 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Have you heard of the Marathon water heater company? They are more expensive than traditional water heaters. Many states and electric co-ops offer them at a reduced price, but I don’t see that Maryland does.

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An Easy Way to Save Energy: How to Insulate Your Hot Water Heater and Pipes

January 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Plumbing News

While on the hunt for ways to reduce The Condo’s energy use, I did some poking around in my utility room. I found a big energy hog – my hot water heater.Sure, I keep my hot water heater set at 120 degrees (F.) Set any higher and a hot water heater uses a lot more energy to heat water than I care to pay for and is a scalding risk. Set any lower and harmful bacteria can grow inside the hot water tank. That’s something you do not want.As like everything else that came with The Condo, the hot water

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Q&A: How do I choose a storage-tank water heater?

December 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Adsense Code] I’ve seen a lot of coverage of tankless water heaters on ConsumerReports.org. Where are your reviews of traditional storage-tank water heaters? Our coverage of water heaters includes a look at the pros and cons and costs of tankless and storage-tank water heaters. We sawed open 18 gas and electric storage-tank models, and our findings showed that paying a little more for a model with a longer warranty typically buys you a better water heater.

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A little red, a lot of green (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

November 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

With its annual Holiday Tour of Homes, the Junior League endorses the sustainability movement

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