Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Do We need a furnace? & Hot Water heaters

[Kay Argyle (argyle]

> could [heating water for radiant heating] be done with a hot water
heater????

We don't have a separate water heater.  The "furnace" for our radiant heat
in the winter also provides hot tap water year-round for bathing, dishes,
etc.

The heater has fast recovery.  Since the holding temperature is lower than
the temperature at which the heater stops burning (gas), the water is hotter
for the second person to bathe.

Do you want a brand name?  If so I'll have to check tonight and report back
tomorrow.

Kay

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