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It heavily depends how they use bath, and how cold. In Japan, 25-40% (vary depending on research) of energy at home is used for heating water because people pre
by fomine3 4y ago
It heavily depends how they use bath, and how cold. In Japan, 25-40% (vary depending on research) of energy at home is used for heating water because people prefer bathing. Heating water is expensive.
- socialismisok 4y agoJapanese houses are more likely to be cooler but have local sources of heat, from what I understand. For example a kotatsu is a warm space. Heating locally is such an interesting idea to me.
- fomine3 4y agoThe local heating "idea" is now low valued because moving between cold and hot area isn't good for health (called "heat shock"). It is recommended to make house insulated well and heat all rooms, for new houses. https://japantoday.com/category/national/agency-issues-warning-about-heat-shock-danger-from-hot-baths https://japantoday.com/category/national/agency-issues-warni...
- socialismisok 4y agoFascinating!