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I would not do it. You want to have water flowing around the heater.
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What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher -
In the future (next year or two) electric rate will double because of the carbon tax (cap & trade) and the "green" energy costs. "Wind" energy costs about twice as much as nuke or coal, and that is before you count the higher transmission costs.
AC set for 78 or 80 F is going to look a lot more attractive in the next year or two.Comment
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The cost of electric will go up and down.
In the Houston area, all power plants are powered by Natural gas. (yes I worked in the oil/gas industry) and unless Center Point has added any more electric plants in the last 5 yrs I am not aware of all 16 sites in the greater Houston area are all running on Natural Gas. I setup the computer systems that regulates how much gas is shipped to each location and around the massive gas network that is located in and around the Houston area.
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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Although the overall trend will be to about double (nationally).
The gulf coast went to gas for electric power because of gov't action. In the 50's gov't outlawed gas flaring (to get rid of gas that is produced with oil ). So oil producers essentially "gave" gas to utilites to get rid of it. And Houston was changing from a big town to a city and needed lots of electric input. Gas demand gradually increased and Houston utilites had to start paying a competitive price several years ago.
I remember moving from Chicago (nuke power) to Houston ( gas power) and electric rates were nearly doubled.
Now , a few technologies have combined to lower gas prices again for Houston power (hurray for oil co engrs) . BUT , that is where the carbon tax comes in ; and the "green" penalty , as the gov't requires purchase of expensive "green" electricity to be mixed with cheap eletricity.Comment
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