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I think this is my favourite question ever, we will look high and low for the answer :) by sim
About 1 year ago
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I agree with Sim, it's a fascinating question. My husband says it's a matter of physics but won't elaborate :-( by soosy
About 1 year ago
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I know the answer! It was a facebook status question a while back about dish washers! I shall steal her answer and be right back!!! by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
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OK - I answered, but it's gone for moderation.... by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
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Stealing this info - I give total credit to the lady who wrote it, but as I don't have her permission I will not write her name here. It's all about dishwashers, but similar principles going on."OK ... ahem ... the eco cycle on the machine is the most economic because it uses the least energy and the least water. It heats water slowly to about 50 degrees, saving energy. Apparently only one rotating arm of the dishwasher works at one time, minimising water use (not sure how this reduces energy, but my Physics teacher Miss ****** will tell you I was not exactly her star pupil).Some people use the shortest cycle in the belief that it is the most economic ... actually it's the worst. It heats the water to a high temperature very quickly, and works fast, so you get a massive spike in energy and water use."Thanks to a "Torker" they will understand if the read and think / know I lifted this!! by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
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Hmmm, so this is interesting. I can see the eco settings making sense, but I think I need to get some timings on my short and long wash to enable a true answer to be obtained .... by julia1warner
About 1 year ago
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It will also depend on the type of washer (obviously), whether the washer uses cold water and heats it all or draws hot water from the house system and mixes it with cold/heats it as required... by Jamie
About 1 year ago
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I think Bad housewife has got it sort of right, but a washing machine and a dishwasher are not comparable. A washing machine will use so much more energy to rotate a huge drum than the rotating arm on a dishwasher....I still want to know more! by soosy
About 1 year ago
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It is better to do a long wash on a lower temperature - because it takes less energy to keep the drum going for longer than to heat the water up to a higher temperature. (I asked bad_housewife's physics teacher) And it is better for your clothes. by Sarson
About 1 year ago
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OK, so is that definitive Sarson? What if my machine has hot fill? by julia1warner
About 1 year ago
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OOO Curious. Is hot fill more eco than cold fill? Time for another question Julia!! by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
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I find my hot fill machine is much better than my cold fill one was. I don't hink they make cold fill only ones any more by soosy
About 1 year ago
julia1warner needs help with I feel the need to know, is it more ecological to use a long 40 degree or a fast 60 degree wash?
About 1 year ago
I think this is my favourite question ever, we will look high and low for the answer :) by sim
About 1 year ago
I agree with Sim, it's a fascinating question. My husband says it's a matter of physics but won't elaborate :-( by soosy
About 1 year ago
I know the answer! It was a facebook status question a while back about dish washers! I shall steal her answer and be right back!!! by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
OK - I answered, but it's gone for moderation.... by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
Stealing this info - I give total credit to the lady who wrote it, but as I don't have her permission I will not write her name here. It's all about dishwashers, but similar principles going on."OK ... ahem ... the eco cycle on the machine is the most economic because it uses the least energy and the least water. It heats water slowly to about 50 degrees, saving energy. Apparently only one rotating arm of the dishwasher works at one time, minimising water use (not sure how this reduces energy, but my Physics teacher Miss ****** will tell you I was not exactly her star pupil).Some people use the shortest cycle in the belief that it is the most economic ... actually it's the worst. It heats the water to a high temperature very quickly, and works fast, so you get a massive spike in energy and water use."Thanks to a "Torker" they will understand if the read and think / know I lifted this!! by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
Hmmm, so this is interesting. I can see the eco settings making sense, but I think I need to get some timings on my short and long wash to enable a true answer to be obtained .... by julia1warner
About 1 year ago
It will also depend on the type of washer (obviously), whether the washer uses cold water and heats it all or draws hot water from the house system and mixes it with cold/heats it as required... by Jamie
About 1 year ago
I think Bad housewife has got it sort of right, but a washing machine and a dishwasher are not comparable. A washing machine will use so much more energy to rotate a huge drum than the rotating arm on a dishwasher....I still want to know more! by soosy
About 1 year ago
It is better to do a long wash on a lower temperature - because it takes less energy to keep the drum going for longer than to heat the water up to a higher temperature. (I asked bad_housewife's physics teacher) And it is better for your clothes. by Sarson
About 1 year ago
OK, so is that definitive Sarson? What if my machine has hot fill? by julia1warner
About 1 year ago
OOO Curious. Is hot fill more eco than cold fill? Time for another question Julia!! by bad_housewife
About 1 year ago
I find my hot fill machine is much better than my cold fill one was. I don't hink they make cold fill only ones any more by soosy
About 1 year ago
Nick.Hammond needs help with I have a problem with BT openzone. My iphone automatically locks onto this service when I am out , but because I dont subscribe, I can't use it or 3G either. The only solution is to turn of network search which is a pain , as I need to turn it on aga
About 1 year ago
I had the same problem Nick on my android phone. Is there an option to forget network so you can ignore openzone? by cofacio
About 1 year ago
sim needs help with deciding on a realistic challenge to do for charity that involves getting fit and some degree of madness
About 1 year ago
Try out the Saab Salomon Turbo-X. It's in various venues. Get fit and get muddy at the same time. by guy1067
About 1 year ago
My colleague is organising the London Twin Peak Challenge at the moment - http://bit.ly/9k3HCg - let me know if you'd like any more info! by eamc
About 1 year ago
I like the look of the twin peaks challenge, thanks! by sim
About 1 year ago
Guy, have you done one of these Salomon challenges? do you need to be a high level to take part? by sim
About 1 year ago
Hello, have you heard about Maggie's Night Hikes - http://bit.ly/bG5wz3? You need to be pretty fit to walk 20 miles around London at night, but you get to see some pretty cool buildings at the same time. This one's in September so plenty of time for training. For the mad element, how about Maggie's Monster in Scotland - http://bit.ly/7VHSA? This isn't on until next May, but it's a huge challenge - 73 miles along the Great Glen Way - hiking and cycling. (Yes, I work for Maggie's, but I hope you find these interesting). KD by KD
About 1 year ago
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Someone needs help with a interview for public health degree at university
2 years ago
purplegirlie needs help with a interview for public health degree at university
2 years ago
Universities are looking for passion for the subject - it's important to them to know that you'll complete your course & get a good grade, or it reflects badly on their stats. by eamc
2 years ago
