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   Snidely to All   
   Re: OT: Converting miles/km   
   23 Sep 24 19:35:24   
   
   XPost: alt.usage.english   
   From: snidely.too@gmail.com   
      
   On Monday or thereabouts, Sam Plusnet declared ...   
   > On 23/09/2024 00:22, Peter Moylan wrote:   
   >> On 22/09/24 22:29, Janet wrote:   
   >>   
   >>>    On my bucket-list;  test-driving a Japanese-style   
   >>> washlet toilet.   
   >>>   
   >>>   Must be the whole shebang with voice activated commands,   
   >>> warm water bum wash and hot air dryer.   
   >>   
   >> I've just had a horrible thought. What if there are models that only have   
   >> cold water?   
   >>   
   > Most hot water supplies run cold for quite some time before the water finally   
   > warms up.   
      
   Depends on how far the heating element is from the orfice.  Hence   
   instant-hot water taps.  Or the hot water lines are looped.   
      
   /dps   
      
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