Randahl FinkMar 13
Those who keep complaining that wind turbines do not work when the winds are not blowing, just realized that oil does not work when the Hormuz Strait is not open.
Show threadLats (314 ppm)Mar 13
@randahl people should be thinking induction cooking and EVs. That is electrify everything. Not that hard to duct down to IKEA pick up a hob.
#electricfyeverything
Show threadlucie digitálníMar 13
@Lats @randahl no, but many people will need to get a new 30 amp circuit installed to run it
Show threadLats (314 ppm)
@luciedigitalni @randahl the IKEA jobs are a single hot plate with a 10A power cord. Got one when there was a scheduling problem installing the final system. Worked really well for a cheap device.
Mar 13 at 11:59amWeb
Show threadCrissa KentavrMar 14
@Lats @luciedigitalni @randahl
Cooking doesn't require alot of energy, unless you're trying to bake; induction wastes so little heat! Tho cooking uses so little gas the stove is my last (tho easy) target to replace. I really want a heat pump!
Show threadLats (314 ppm)Mar 14

@Crissa @luciedigitalni @randahl if you want to the biggest saving, a heat pump for your hot water is the cheapest way to do it! They are even cost effective in sub zero temperatures.

When talking gas prices, the Australian experience is that there is this standing or connection charge in the bill that you pay regardless of the gas used. It means the best saving is when you convert all the gas appliances to electric.

Show threadCrissa KentavrMar 15

@Lats @luciedigitalni @randahl
Connection fees aren't high in California but I'm on delivery so it doesn't matter - I'd have to get enough battery for four days in freezing weather which only happens once in a decade (but three times the last) so...

But yeah, I really want a heat pump water heater. Ours is a gas on-demand that has an extra port for recirculating so it could be augmented with another heat source!