1.3.17 Disconnect the DHW tank in case it is not working for more than three days
Description
It is recommended to disconnect the DHW tank in case it is not going be used for more than three days.
Benefits
Energy savings
Limitations
Occupant acceptance
Economic assessment
Zero investment.
References and best practices
Water heaters: Turn off or leave on?:
www.fplblog.com/ask-the-expert/water-heaters-turn-off-or-leave-on/
CHARACTERIZATION
Environment or playable world:
Residential
Academic
Offices
All
Carried out by:
Public building users
Owners
Operators
All
Reduce consumption of:
Heating
Cooling
DHW
Lighting
Electric devices
Type of driver:
Physical environmental
Contextual
Psychological
Physiological
Social
Time framework:
- Short term
- Long term
Type of measure:
- Envelope
- HVAC
- DHW
- Lighting
- Electrical devices
- Other