For real. Everytime I get in the shower I end up having to point the showerhead away and cower from the cold water and I could have just turned it on first?

  • @Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
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    2310 hours ago

    You’re not supposed to just stand there and waste that warming-up water, you’re supposed to collect it in a watering can and put it on your plants! It’s got stuff from having sat in the water heater so it’s not the best for drinking but plants don’t mind.

    • @Bosht@lemmy.world
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      129 hours ago

      This legitimately is something I’ve been looking for as I hate just running a gallon of water out for no reason.

      • @Tkpro@lemmy.world
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        54 hours ago

        Iirc if your water boiler supports it, you can have it circulate the hot water in the pipes to warm them up without wasting water

        • @Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
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          219 minutes ago

          I don’t think that’s possible in my 1970s building. My water heater is in the kitchen and the tub/shower is way across the apartment so I get 2 gallons. I have a big balcony with lots of happy plants.