I am often amazed that what is common in other places is rare here. In Israel, almost every house has a "dude shemish" which is a solar hot water heater. The rooftops in Jerusalem are covered with them. It is simply the way you heat water. Why is this not the case here.
It is simply the way you heat water. Why is this not the case here.
Good question. I think it's partly because we like everything to look "normal" -- and that means no unsightly installations on rooftops. As Americans, a lot of us are absolutely desperate to keep up appearances, from the Hummer in the driveway to the conspicuous use of cellphones.
I am often amazed that what is common in other places is rare here. In Israel, almost every house has a "dude shemish" which is a solar hot water heater. The rooftops in Jerusalem are covered with them.
ReplyDeleteIt is simply the way you heat water. Why is this not the case here.
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It is simply the way you heat water. Why is this not the case here.
ReplyDeleteGood question. I think it's partly because we like everything to look "normal" -- and that means no unsightly installations on rooftops. As Americans, a lot of us are absolutely desperate to keep up appearances, from the Hummer in the driveway to the conspicuous use of cellphones.