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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?

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[–] 30p87@feddit.org 6 points 1 day ago (3 children)

What's the difference between pointing the shower head away and standing outside at first?

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Cold water going by in close proximity will probably result in some splashing on you, plus the movement of cold air in close proximity is going to suck away some heat too.

It is kind of refreshing in the summer, but very different if it is chilly in the bathroom. Plus you can keep your PJs/robe/a towel on you to keep warm outside the shower while the water is warming up.

[–] 30p87@feddit.org 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I've never waited for more than five seconds for the water to reach acceptable, and 10 seconds for the set temperature (40° max in my case). Always had and used a tankless water heater.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Which has a high initial cost + yearly maintenance.

[–] 30p87@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

250€ and biyearly maintenance. For that you get instant hot water.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

That does not track with what I've researched, at least not the price. I'm sure you can get away with not maintaining things frequently — although I'm not sure I want to take that risk with something my water flows through.

[–] 30p87@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago

https://www.otto.de/p/thermoflow-durchlauferhitzer-thermoflow-hydrex-18-21-24-hydraulisch-max-75-c-mit-stufenloser-temperaturregelung-1212635167/#variationId=1212635171

227€, same specs as the one currently powering my apt.

I just asked my dad, how often he maintains the one in our bathroom. He was surprised that was even possible. There was actually never any change in temperature, flow rate or noise in the 10.5 years it's running, with the second highest water hardness.

The only more expensive part is the running cost of 18-24 kW

[–] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Turn on the water reaching in from outside, then get undressed, then get in. Saves time overall.

[–] 30p87@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago

Doesn't work with my workflow, but I guess it could work for some people

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[–] Toneswirly@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Im one of those dumbasses that likes a cold shower.

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[–] RandomStickman@fedia.io 5 points 1 day ago

I prefer to cower in fear, actually. Too much of an effort to lean in and start the water beforehand. Plus now I usually shower in a standing stall so I have to be in it to turn the water on anyway. Just gotta set the angle and the cower space just right.

people who talk about their education when it is not part of the conversation are usually pretty dumb.

[–] darcranium123@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Kinda sweet that she was prioritizing water conservation over her own comfort level

[–] gaiussabinus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

In situations like this I always think, "What would archer/xander cruze say?"

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 0 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I learnt that USians have to do this from movies (because you guys have weird plumbing, I think?). Does this person not watch movies?

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[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee -4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Average engagement bait/troll.

(Edit: The Reddit user, not op!!)

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)
[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Why, yes, that is why I am here!

(In case I messed up - I didn't mean you being a troll, I meant that first shower-noob op.)

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