I used to but now I do not anymore.

  • Otherbarry@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I turn the water off.

    Growing up we used to live in a house with what I swear was the smallest boiler ever so the hot water would only last for maybe 1-2 showers before needing some time to get hot again. So leaving the water running meant no hot water midway through the shower, or forcing the next person to wait to take a shower.

    It’s a habit that stuck with me ever since, I’ve found that I don’t really need the water running the whole time anyway.

  • avguser@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Yes. I don’t take wildly long showers, so the conservation isn’t really worth the convenience of being able to step in/out of warm water at will.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      One of the few benefits to a well/septic.

      I have to pay zero attention to water conservation. Hell, when it rains a lot I have to let some faucets run. Just pumping water from one side of the house to the other. Otherwise the side with the well can get moisture in the basement

      • lemmy_user_838586@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        Lol, I’m sure all your neighbors with wells think the same thing. “Why should I conserve water? Its literally free!!!”

        Side note: I also continue showering while lathering up, I’m just commenting on the fact that I’ve interacted with a fair amount of people that don’t seem to know where the water from their well comes from, how it gets there, or how it can be effected by local changes…

        • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          4 months ago

          Wells aren’t infinite…

          If you’re not using enough it overfills.

          But the septic tank has drainage and can distribute the water.

          Like. I don’t really get what you’re trying to say

          • lemmy_user_838586@lemmy.world
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            4 months ago

            You’re correct, wells aren’t infinite. I was replying to your comment on “I don’t really have to pay attention to water conservation” if you have enough neighbors, and they all have that attitude you might find yourselves having to dig deeper wells.

            • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              4 months ago

              Even in the rare densely populated areas where wells were common, there’s not many left.

              Most people in my area just hook up to city services instead of sink more money into their systems for substantial repair. I don’t think there’s many others left at this point, except maybe the 100+ year old houses whose plumbing wouldn’t survive modern pressure.

              In rural areas where that’s not an option, your issue doesn’t exist.

              Not like if it’s a big deal, but if we’re gonna be pedantic, then we can’t go halfway.

              • lemmy_user_838586@lemmy.world
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                4 months ago

                Huh, interesting. Rural Pennsylvania still has a lot of wells. And those areas are getting more populated, curious to see how the water table will do as those areas expand. Lots of, like you said, 100+ year old houses.

    • neidu2@feddit.nl
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      4 months ago

      Because in many places of the world, water is abundant, free, and naturally renewed.

      In my case, the water source is a large lake on top of this mountain next to where I live, and the consumption of my town isn’t even close to how much is added by rain.

      • Dendrologist@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        Your comment reminded me of the fun fact that there’s more water in Loch Ness alone than all of England and Wales’ lakes and rivers combined!

        Add in all the other Scottish rivers and lakes, and you can see why Westminster is loathe to let Scotland have independence.

        Some places just have a fuckton of water, and the Australian outback is not where Mad Max will take place irl in the future, but in these places.

  • h_ramus@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    No. Takes two seconds to open or close the tap. However, I do sometimes spend time daydreaming under running water so I guess it evens out!

  • sgibson5150@slrpnk.net
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    4 months ago

    We’ve got a shower massage type thing with multiple settings that include a cutoff, but I never use it because we also have this water conditioner can before the shower massage that I’m pretty sure would just explode if it had to hold back our water pressure. Wife likes the conditioner bc she claims it helps with the itchy. I’m sure we could save some water if we used the cutoff, but it’s not like we spend hours in there anyway.

  • atx_aquarian@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Mine is easy enough to turn down the water to keep a smaller flow to maintain comfort and water temperature while soaping, so I do that.

  • Empricorn@feddit.nlEnglish
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    4 months ago

    No. It would take more time and water to run it to get the temperature in the pipes warm again than to just quickly soap and rinse.

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.ca
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    4 months ago

    Yeah. My shower has two knobs, so it takes ages to find the right balance for the temperature. It would be annoying to turn both knobs off and then turn them back on and find the right temp again

      • jet@hackertalks.comEnglish
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        4 months ago

        The safety razor is cheap over the long run.

        I have an adjustable safety razor, so I can dial in the sharpness i need; So far I’m still on my first blade after 2 months, I find I only need one pass to get a clean shave. When I’m done shaving, its really easy to get the hair off the blades (rinse it off) which I think helps alot with longevity of the blade. Plus everything is tidier since I dont have bags of disposables everywhere.

        With disposable razors I found I had to go multiple times, and sometimes use two different razors - not to mention the trash build up. Where I live shaving isn’t so common, so getting a consistent supply of disposable razors was a bit of a logistical issue. (i’d always be swapping out what I was using based on what I could find)

        I did some research on YouTube before I bought it, and I thought this is too much work, cuz everybody has their detailed meditative process they do. Oh you pre-soak the skin, okay now you get the soap, now you lather up the soap, now you apply it multiple times, now you take the razor with a fresh blade, and go one direction. Now go the other direction. Now go perpendicular to both of those. Then after the shave clean all of the soap, now apply an aftershave lotion, take the blade out of the razor… And I should have ignored all of that, because it’s fine just to use it like a disposable razor in the shower. No fuss. The people who like the process can really enjoy the process, but I now realize it’s totally unnecessary

        • jet@hackertalks.comEnglish
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          4 months ago

          Things I have learned since switching:

          • Razors rust because they lose their oil coating with use. If you want them to last longer, clean them and apply more oil/keep them dry - (if your lazy just dunk it in a cup of mineral oil when not in use)

            • If you can’t be bothered, at least get ALL the hair and junk off the razor so there isn’t a catchment for water on the blade itself.

          • Running a razor backwards across your arm (don’t cut yourself) is a nifty way to strop it and keep the edge clean

          • Skin in the shower needs no soap/lotion/lather

          • With adjustable razors close it down all the way for the “safest” cut, then go up slowly if you need a more aggressive angle (4 / 10 works fine for me)

          • Just buy the handle/razor, don’t go all out on the accessories.

      • jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        4 months ago

        For me, it’s a closer shave and much, much cheaper than disposables or cartridges. Still on the same box of blades I bought probably 8 years ago.