Replies to post #23488 on Value Microcaps Motherboard

[Bobwins]

kipp440 Wow!! Now there is an action oriented guy!!!

Congrats on the profits AND the energy improvements. I like the tankless water heater idea. I am going to look into that. Bobwins

[RMIWA]

Kipp,

Hats off to you for your energy moves. I have gradiose ideas in the future, but for now we unplugged our extra refridgerator/freezer and consolidated last month. Saved a couple of kw-hr/day. We have also changed our driving habits a bit.

My longer term goals are to invest in a grid-tied PV solar array on our home to supply ~50% of our electricity and purchase a hybrid vehicle in a couple of years. If VM continue for another year or so I may be able to pursue this vision sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, PV is not a good return on investment at current costs and energy prices, but in the long run I know it is the right thing to do.

How well does the on-demand water heating work? Do you have one for each faucet? Is it immediately hot?

Mat

[Argyll]

kipp

Pretty good.

I bought a 2000 Honda Civic last year, but have been disappointed as I'm getting only 25-26 mpg. I'm jealous you got a bigger vehicle with better mileage. However, you also save energy by not getting a new car which costs a lot to produce.

[tbone58x]

Kipp440, I am very interested in your "on demand" Rinnai hot water heater. Can you provide me a rough estimate of the cost of the product (which one did you get?), installation cost and estimated savings?