Low flow shower head / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

An 8-gallon unit can often suffice for households with low-flow fixtures and qui
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Sizing hot water tanks, why smaller is often smarter

...showers. Because shower water is mixed with cold at the tap, you aren't drawing 100% hot water from the tank. If your showerhead is a modern low-flow model (1.5 to 2.0 GPM), the tank's quick recycle time can keep pace with demand better than most realize.  What is the best location to install a water heater? Another i...