07-25-15, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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instant hot water dispenser
I am considering an instant hot water dispenser for our kitchen. Would one of these be more efficient than boiling water on the stove?
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07-25-15, 03:13 PM | #2 |
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After considering standby losses, almost certainly not. Your best bet would be an electric kettle or even a coffee maker.
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07-25-15, 03:54 PM | #3 |
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This is kind of what I thought but I am kind of hoping to get some analysis to make an educated comparison.
Also, we boil a lot water on the stove since we often drink tea and don't use an automatic drip for coffee. |
07-25-15, 04:20 PM | #4 |
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We had one, it was nice for baby bottles when we needed lots of hot water at all hours. Mine had a 2 quart reservoir it keep hot. I've since removed it. You could install a programmable outlet timer on it to be off when your not around and double its efficiency. We use the electric kettle, boils a quart in about 2 minutes, with less stove heat warming my house.
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07-25-15, 04:25 PM | #5 |
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Like already said it won't save anything. Now what I do for hot water is turn on the keurig and use it for hot water. I only use it for iced tea and hot chocolate in the winter but I use packets and run the keurig without a kcup.
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07-26-15, 01:27 AM | #6 |
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I picked up one of these Zojirushi hot water pot with stainless steel vacuum flask within (they called it "VE hybrid") from a local thrift store, it's very efficient I must say:
Amazon.com: Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel: Electric Hot Pots: Kitchen & Dining Mine has all the essential features such as various temp control, de-chlorine (a timer set boiling for 3 mins before turning off the heating element), timer (can set to delay the re-heating by up to 8 hours, so as to conserve energy). I think if hot water (for drinks) is what you want, this may be another option for you. Just a thought on the subject. Q. |
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