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− | This | + | This comic shows a person explaining many things one should already know and are likely already doing without needing to be told. This is a continuation of [[1567: Kitchen Tips]]. |
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− | + | '''To conserve water try turning off your shower before leaving home''': Implies that the shower would "normally" be on at all times, which would be very wasteful, since any excess water (or if the bath tub plug is not in place or in a shower stall, all water) would be drained away. The [[what if?]] article "{{what if|91|Faucet Power}}" illustrates similar wasteful and destructive water use. This may be a reference to thecommon recommendation that people should unplug appliances when they are not in use. | |
− | '''To conserve water | ||
− | + | '''Sick of changing those smoke detector batteries? Eliminate any fires in your home and the batteries can last for months or years!''': A smoke detector on standby consumes much less power than one constantly ringing, since standing by only requires that a detection circuit (which draws little current) be on and and an LED (which also consumes little power) flashes, while a buzzer used to sound the alarm uses much energy by comparison. Of course, keeping one's house fire-free at (mostly) all times is usually done because of other benefits than just saving on batteries, such as preventing fire damage to valuable property, infrastructure, and human bodies. | |
− | '''Sick of changing those smoke detector batteries? Eliminate any fires in your | ||
− | + | '''Tired of clogged toilets? Try leaving the lid on the upper chamber and use only the lower bowl!''': The upper chamber, or water bowl, delivers plain water to the lower bowl at speed to flush the latter. As such, the pipes that direct the water down are not wide enough for waste to pass. There is typically a lid on the upper bowl because it isn't intended to be used, but access is occasionally needed to fix or replace the flushing mechanisms. The lower bowl, on the other hand, is the only one intended to receive solid waste or defecation and is connected to the plumbing by pipes wide enough for this purpose. | |
− | + | '''Fresh air doesn't have to be expensive. Many windows can be slid up to create a temporary hole without the usual cost and cleanup!''': This suggests that the people he appeals to typically smash a window or smash holes in their walls to get fresh air, hence the expensive clean up. Alternatively this may refer to air fresheners sold in stores, which would cost money compared to opening a window and letting in fresh air from outdoors. | |
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− | + | The title text talks about shoes lasting longer and being more comfortable when they are not worn into a shower. People typically remove all their clothing, including and/or especially shoes (except perhaps for some lightweight sandals to protect the feet in public showers), when showering, so while it is certainly true that removing ones shoes before showering will allow them to last longer and stink less (since getting them wet without methods of getting them fully dry would produce malodorous molds), this is not in any way a novel idea. | |
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− | + | [Cueball is standing outside a shower, reaching in and turning the taps] | |
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:Cueball: Hi everyone! I'm back with more household tips. To conserve water, try turning off your shower before you leave home. | :Cueball: Hi everyone! I'm back with more household tips. To conserve water, try turning off your shower before you leave home. | ||
− | + | [Cueball is pouring water on several small fires while a smoke detector goes off in the background.] | |
− | + | :Smoke detector: BEEP BEEP BEEP | |
− | :Cueball: Sick of changing those smoke detector batteries? Eliminate any fires in your | + | :Cueball: Sick of changing those smoke detector batteries? Eliminate any fires in your home and the batteries can last for months or years! |
− | + | [A picture of a toilet. There is an X with an arrow pointing towards the upper chamber and a checkmark with an arrow pointing towards the toilet bowl.] | |
− | + | :Cueball (offscreen): Tired of clogged toilets? Try leaving the lid on the upper chamber and use only the lower bowl! | |
− | + | [Cueball standing next to an open window.] | |
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:Fresh air doesn't have to be expensive. Many windows can be slid up to create a temporary hole without the usual cost and cleanup! | :Fresh air doesn't have to be expensive. Many windows can be slid up to create a temporary hole without the usual cost and cleanup! | ||
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