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TheyCallMeDave · 12-09-11, 08:57 AM

12-9-11 : Thought id post an update now its gotton 'cold' here in northern FLorida . Daytime temps outside are getting up in the high 50 f's , and with full sunshine and the Collector at a 30 degree angle from vertical .... at 4 pm which is when the sun just starts to go behind my trees.... Im getting a box/water temp. of 120-125 f. routinely so im delighted with that since all i require for showering is 100 f. Im still getting a full 10 minute shower by having to blend in some cold water at the shower faucet thereby cutting the flow of the hot as much as i can. I find I can take a shower in the evening as late as 8 pm if i want to but have gotton in the routine of taking it around 5 pm just before dinner . Dishes are coming out very clean in the auto dishwasher too .

A merry and meaningful Christmas to all in the NG. David.

12-09-11, 08:57 AM	#7
TheyCallMeDave Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Far northern FLorida Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	12-9-11 : Thought id post an update now its gotton 'cold' here in northern FLorida . Daytime temps outside are getting up in the high 50 f's , and with full sunshine and the Collector at a 30 degree angle from vertical .... at 4 pm which is when the sun just starts to go behind my trees.... Im getting a box/water temp. of 120-125 f. routinely so im delighted with that since all i require for showering is 100 f. Im still getting a full 10 minute shower by having to blend in some cold water at the shower faucet thereby cutting the flow of the hot as much as i can. I find I can take a shower in the evening as late as 8 pm if i want to but have gotton in the routine of taking it around 5 pm just before dinner . Dishes are coming out very clean in the auto dishwasher too . A merry and meaningful Christmas to all in the NG. David.