Learning How To Build Stuff (Vlog #2)

[@ThisPlaceChannel]

I'm pretty sure most water heaters keep a tank filled with hot water. When you run the water waiting for it to get hot you're waiting for the cold water in the pipes to be replaced with hot water from tank. So it should be the same amount of water whether slow or fast. You can collect the cold water for other stuff (flushing toilets or making soup. Soup uses lots of water).

[@Styleth]

Yeah. I agree. Turn it fast, so the water in the tank can reach you faster.

[@moontalon3124]

That's how I've always understood it. Though I am by no means a plumber so my opinion on the matter is worth about as much as any internet expert. lol

[@DarkParadeHF]

they also make a water heater that goes under your sink to cut down on the time you have to wait for hot water and the volume you would waste waiting for it. they are really nice the water comes out near boiling temp

[@ThisPlaceChannel]

that would make soup making easier

[@swehunter2000]

DarkParadeHF AsapTHOUGHT This Place the temperature it comes out with is dependent on the setting on the water heaters temperature blender, not so much the length of the pipes. a typical water heaters blender is set to around 78 degrees Celsius, this is so that you wouldn't get burns if you accidentally put the tap on warm water only. and technically, you would waste less water if you put it on full blast since you would loose less heat in the pipes, but this is so little heat that is lost, that its not even worth counting with. and yes, the water heater keeps a tank of warm water, and you are only waiting for the pipes to get flushed from the cold water that have been standing still in them since you last used the warm water.

[@moonetor560]

Mitch's little giggle is so cute cx

[@jombr3597]

Idea for the shelf: Goblets of the blood of your enemies always brightens a room!

[@mikesmith5897]

I am a plumber and my father is also a plumber... So I'm pretty familiar with this stuff.... But anyways you want to turn the faucet on full power while waiting for the water to get hot, the hot water has to travel from the water heater and in doing so it must first force all the water that's been just sitting in the pipes ahead of the hot water between the water heater and the faucet with has cool down... So with that being said the farther away from the water heater the faucet is, then the longer it will take for the hot water to get to the faucet. I hope that made sense to you guys but anyway love you guys Channel congratulations on the vlog and congratulations on the book!!!!

[@marcdollmann6345]

What would really safe water was insulating the pipes really well (which isn't really possible after the house was already build but anyways) so that the water doesn't cool down so fast (or at all) and one doesn't have to wait for the hot water so often.

[@CaseyStellar]

Mike Smith Marc Dollmann Good points. Was gonna say these both myself. Thanks for saving me the time :P AsapSCIENCE With that, it should be noted that there is no such thing as wasting water. Earth has us plenty supplied. The water companies charge you because they have to maintain the systems that supply your home with water so, that's what you're paying for, not the water itself. Sorry to seem like an extremist but, the question is how much extra will my water and electric/gas bills be for running the water longer. Well, you are running the water so, that's a given. Assuming you have a gas powered hot water heater, your electric and gas companies charge you a fee for the amount of gas and electric services your water heater needs. Assuming you have an electric powered water heater, your electric company charges you a slightly higher fee for the electric your heater needs to use because the heater is using only electricity to heat the water. These fees from the gas and electric companies are never much but, that is something to keep in mind when you use your hot water. Your water company cannot charge you a fee for the use of electricity nor gas. They simply charge you for the amount of water you use. Your bills should list what they charge and why they charge it. In some places, water, gas and electricity are all provided by the same company. If this is your case, a breakdown of each service should be listed in the details of your bill.

[@docblue2776]

I never use hot water from the faucet in my kitchen. But when I turn on the regular cold water knob, in about five seconds, the running water starts to turn lukewarm. And then it goes back to regular cold. Do you happen to know why that happens? Is my cold tap water safe to drink?

[@GirlDreamer90210]

this would help! Thanks! :D

[@MeisterHaar]

Casey Stellar i don't agree with you. of course there is always the same amount of water on earth but the water you get from your water company most of the time, is ground water and you can waste ground water. the level of ground water in a lot of areas has been dropping making it harder to reach and more expansive to pump. and in areas where there is not enough ground water. water is taken out of lakes an rivers wich is very dirty water and has to be cleaned much more wich wastes a lot of energy and takes time. another problem of declining ground water levels is that the land dries out and the roots of plants are not able to get enough water and die. last but not least with less water in the ground can result in a lowering of the surface and through that destroying roads and buildings on it. so at best you are "just" wasting energy and by using a lot of a limited resouce making it more expensive at worst you destroy the environment and your neighborhood.

[@thisisatonofbs]

It gets hotter faster because you are emptying the pipe of the cooled water between you and the heater. Basically the pipes always have water in them, but you're not right next to the heater, so the water in the walls gets cooled back down to the room temperature over time. To get hot water means that you have to draw water from the heater to the outlet in question. So, it takes the same volume of water, but the higher flow rate means less time.

[@AaronZull]

Hot water is in your hot water heater. So running the water faster will in fact bring the water to your fixture faster. Nothing is heating up. You are just displacing the the cold water in the pipes in your lines with hot water from the heater. So run that thang full blast!

[@Flo72766]

You guys inspire me so much, I really want to be a scientist when I get older and you guys keep me motivated. Love you!

[@ToastyBoy17]

"DON'T EVEN SHOW THEM!" haha, that was great. You guys are cute. My room's also pretty messy.

[@moonglade_motel]

My dad is a plumbing genius. The water In the tank is filled with hot water. But there is cold water in the pipes. So keep it running on full speed to get to the hot water quicker.

[@jociiofthecross]

Omfg 18 by One Direction 😍✨✨✨✨✨ love them so much

[@aliciacotter1924]

yes same🙌

[@justjessy7935]

When he sang it i yelped 😩😂

[@lcaldreemurr2424]

1D for lifeeeee 😂

[@Soph0phile]

Like everybody else is saying, running the water faster is more efficient. Not only do you have to flush the cold water out of the pipes and replace it with hot water, but the pipes themselves will absorb heat from the hot water and then radiate it out into the air around the pipes. Running the water slowly gives the pipes more time to suck heat out of the water and radiate it out into the air. Running the water fast means that less heat gets absorbed by the pipes and the water will be hotter when it gets to the sink. You might be able to get the water to flow even faster by taking the aerator off and checking it for debris. It's the cylindrical part at the tip of the spout. Turn it clockwise when viewed from the top to unscrew it. You might need pliers or channel locks to get it loose. If there are bits of grit in there, cleaning it out will let the water flow faster. There might also be a flow restrictor (a disk with a little hole in the center) that you may be able to remove and toss to get the water to flow faster.

[@Darkstar03ca]

book smart on the shelf building. Water in your pipes is going to become cold between your boiler and your faucet. You need to flush the volume of water out from your pipes. However long it takes low water pressure or high water pressure to flush the water from the boiler to reach the faucet, then the water will be hot. My guess is that higher water pressure will flush the volume of cold water out faster.

[@Peanut1984]

You need a real AsapSCIENCE sign on that shelf :)

[@LucasEY]

You guys have such kind/happy/vibrant personalities, I'm so glad you're taking up vlogging! I can see you being really successful, like shep689 or joey graceffa level. Keep it up

[@sarasalad]

I freaked when Greg sang to 18

[@adeelkhalid5666]

It's better if you blast it because the water in the water heater is hot but the water in the pipes are cold so while the cold water is passing fast the hot water is traveling faster to your tap so basically your just getting rid of cold water which is not bad to waste

[@CanadianVikingLady]

It's cold water because the water between the tap and the hot water tank has lost heat since the last time you used the hot water. So you need to bleed out that cold water. Regardless if you let it go fast or slow it's still going to be the same amount of water! This is why it takes longer to get hot water when you're upstairs and your tank is in the basement. This would be opposite if you had tankless heating (it's like a little box on the wall where the pipe runs and a flame from a propane gas line) which is popular especially in small apartments in Europe where each unit is responsible for their own water heating (which are different from most apartments in Canada where everyone in a building shares several large heaters). :D

[@Krysten1785]

Hot water: turn it on fast-flowing. You have a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe, and both pipes are always full (thats why water comes out right when you turn it on. You dont have to wait for it to come from the basement) The hot water will get cold in its pipe after its turned off, so if you let your water run faster, you'll get the freshly heated water from your basement.

[@emi_not_emmy]

put the book on the shelf!!!!

[@igorilyasov2057]

about your hot water, if your hot water come out of the boiler, than it's best to let water run out of your tap as fast as possible. if you do it slow, then heat will dissipate through the cold pipes. the only way that it's ok to have the water to run slow or non at all is that there is some sort of heating unit right under your sink (which is highly unlikely) that you must turn on prior to heat up the water before you let hot water flow...

[@fabioromero8422]

The new camera is great. Also loved this week's vlog keep up the good work. Much love from Brazil xoxoxo

[@Neediealfa]

Please never stop clogging. You guys really are amazing! Love you guys!

[@ryantsui2802]

If you let it drizzle you're actually wasting water because 1. you need to get rid of the cold water already in the pipes 2. if you let it drizzle you are allowing the pipe to cool the new hot water down, which will be wasted along with the old cold water.

[@lynnguyennn]

"Our room is a mess right now" *turns camera* "DON'T EVEN SHOW IT!!" 😂

[@binditruong5058]

You guys are so adorable! I smiled the whole entire video! Thanks for making my day

[@jam_l99]

I thought this was going to be a "Dammit Ikea!" video.

[@ailisbergin7588]

hey mitch! i think it depends on what kind of water system you guys have in your house if the water tank is separate from the boiler its better to run the tap as a drizzle while waiting for it to heat up as i find it heats up quicker that way if its not then i dont think it makes much of a difference how high you run the water hope this helps!

[@patbates13]

If you have a hot water tank with your water heater then blast the water as the water is already hot and just needs to push the cold water out of the pipe. But if you have instant hot water it might be better to go slow. When i lived in an apartment i had electric instant water and when the flow of water was less the water got hotter because it flowed slower through the heating part of the hot water heater. So if your shower was too cold you'd have to turn the hot flow down to make the water hotter as turning it up would make the flow colder.

[@mdominik]

How long you have to wait for warm water depends on three things: the distance from the water heater, the diameter of the piping, and the flow rate. yaaaaay I helped you, I'm happy.

[@chrisbanion]

You guys need to find some lesbians to help with your carpentry!

[@cidneejacob8910]

R u fucking kidding me?

[@BettyHeath]

((Giggle)) I am sure he was just being funny. :)

[@jay_447]

You a shit up u b@%$

[@chrisbanion]

Cidnee Jacob yes hahahah

[@Spellbound7]

Cidnee Jacob I'm sure it was just a joke :)

[@JinniOhYes]

Awww when Greg was singing lol

[@malachiteheart1676]

On what you should put on the shelf, I have seen this before and people fail all the time, ok, so what you need to do is take all those things down, reframe them into black frames, and fill the shelfs with dark objects and such so it goes well against the wall and shelf, and on the very top, maybe a black china vase with some basic plants, or if you are really fancy, then fill it with some rare flowers. Btw, I have no idea what you guys are into in decor but i know that black always wins on white furniture/decor

[@AriiOkashi]

you can put like 7-10 books on there with bookends in rainbow order. that always looks amazing

[@DrunkenFive985]

You should put one of those cool looking trees on the shelf.

[@Joshuaviles]

You could always design an experiment where you measure both in volume and in time when you turn your faucet on at a drizzle or full blast, you can measure how long in time it takes for the water to heat up, and how much water you waste waiting for it to heat up. Stick a bowl in the sink turn it on and see.

[@Miesemuis1]

Idea to make the shelve look awesome: cover up the failed holes haha. That thing about the water: brilliant! Thanks for asking because now we know :D.

[@juanesvalenciavargas4304]

You should put the million subs on the shelf...or try to hang it up! Remember to sneeze the right drill :) love you guys

[@RockySunico]

Snazzy new camera! And yeah, it certainly makes a difference in vlog quality. Really enjoying these little glimpses into your lives and the behind the scenes stuff for ASAP Science. More more more! =D

[@dwgalviniii]

You guys should figure out some sort of low-profile lighting for the shelf to make it stand out a bit at night. Maybe like track lighting above or even just enough candles on the actual shelf depending on the…erm…desired mood. :)

[@oafkad]

Every day I wake up and look at our curtains. Was the first thing I've ever mounted and its been up for a year at least now. I'm waiting... I know one day its going to fall and mock me...I just know it...

[@robertherbert1328]

Usually turning the tap on high will not necessarily cause the water to heat up faster, but as others have said, it will flush out the cold water faster and the water that was in the heater will arrive quicker. Also as others have said, save the cold water so as not to waste it. Fill a glass with it in order to drink enough water each day. Use it to water your new plant on your shelf. Another idea may be to install either carpet in your recording room or a large rug so as not to deal with laying down blankets each time. The new camera is definitely better in picture and sound quality. Keep a copy of your book on your bookshel, maybe?

[@Alisha32]

BLAST it!!! :D haha I'm sure the water will filter through faster if you blast it. It's not heating as it is coming through the tap, it's heated in the tank in you hot press or attic. So as the water comes through the tap it's pushing the cold water through the tubing to allow for the hot water to pass. DO you get it. I dunno how to explain it efficiently xD

[@hey_alli]

My heart melted when he started singing 18

[@orange9862]

Love these vlogs!

[@murkinstock]

Yeah, you just have to wait for the water to flow from the tank. So faster or slower, it really doesn't matter, so you might as well go full blast until it's hot.

[@LittlePrincess96]

You should blast it. Because you're not waiting for something to get heating up, your waiting from for the hot water come from the heater to your tap. And of course that happens quicker if you blast the water because then you pump out more water and the heated water gets there faster.

[@tomomishore5738]

You guys are soo cute together! btw maybe you can decorate the shelf with seashells. i know it's totally out of season but i think it would still look nice with the color scheme

[@colourmegone]

I do hope you checked that there were no live wires or water pipes present *before* you started to drill. You can get an inexpensive detector that could save a lot of time and mess, not to mention pain and medical bills.

[@canyounot6017]

Put the plug in a blast it, so you're not wasting any water when you wash up.

[@guillaumebourgault5532]

2:19: That was quite endearing!

[@KoKoKen]

MORE CACTUS ALWAYS MORE CACTUS

[@terrybickerton1455]

Paint the shelf black and stick glow-in-the-dark stars on it to make it look like outer space! Then put the things back on it!

[@theftmn88]

Really like the lil glimpses in y'all personal life. Very entertaining 😀😁😂"Mitch you hungry?"😂😁😀

[@jrandall15ec]

Finished product cut and drill sneeze earned my like!

[@brendonwhatley]

blast the hot water, it needs to fill up the pipes and get rid of the cold water

[@thethegreenmachine]

I've been wondering the same thing about running the water until it's hot. Run fast? Run slow? Run, stop, run, stop? I don't know either (and apparently we're both too lazy to run experiments), but ideally the thing to do would be to put a small tankless water heater under the kitchen sink (and one in each bathroom) and get rid of the tank heater. I've read a few replies to this question, and they ignore something crucial (the pipe is cold). Yes, you're getting the cold water out of the way so the hot water can come through, but once that hot water comes through that cold pipe, the water's cold again. So now more hot water has to come through the now warmer (no telling how much warmer, since houses vary) pipe, which then cools the water again, though less than the last time. This repeats until the water's finally hot enough. Length of pipe is crucial, which is why I suggest tankless heaters in each room that uses water instead of one big heater (tankless or not) some distance away from a number of those rooms. If you get a good, definitive answer, I hope you share it next time. I'd hate to read through all the comments a big channel like yours can get.

[@rosaxxxify]

You two are my one true couple (=

[@jrandall15ec]

Hot water thing depends on a lot of factors (I am not a professional plumber, my background is in Chemistry and Criminal Justice but have done some plumbing around my house). If you have an instant hot water heater (it heats water only as you need it) then turning the water on slowly and letting it run seems to make the most sense to me but if you have a dedicated hot water heater that has a capacity (like a 50 gallon hot water heater or something like that) then turning the water on high and clearing the pipes seems to make the most sense to me. Like I said, I'm not a plumber, but logically these two scenarios make sense to me.

[@deadbzeus]

I usually don't enjoy Vlogs and clicked out of curiosity and sheer respect for these guys, but this is hilarious and amazing. I just felt like I was able to hang out with these guys for a bit.

[@nataliegan8066]

That new camera is beautiful!!!

[@viperpm]

Blast it. The water is not getting hot, it simply has to wait for hot water to make it from the hot water heater to the tap. It also has to flush out the water in the pipes (from the hot water heater to the tap) that has gotten cold because it has just been sitting in the pipes

[@oscarroque01]

You'll need to find the sweet spot where your water heater turns on (based on the pressure drop) and once it does, STOP! I say this because the longer the time the water spends inside the heat exchanger elements... the more heat... is... exchanged... (Kinda redundant, I know) and the less water you waste waiting for it to heat up. ;)

[@squishymywthi]

You two are the cutest! The shelves look nice :)

[@amishasweetie]

I love Greg's sassiness!

[@mayae743]

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP!!! You guys are coming to NY?!?!?! Finally, one of my favorite KZbin channels are doing a meet up there!! I have to ask my mom. But Thursdays are difficult... GAH!! I really hope I can come!!!!!

[@elliehaycock9228]

I sneezed like 2s after Greg 😂

[@jarrydvivers112]

new camera looks much better, and yes turning tap on faster is better as you need to flush out the cold water first

[@chidave7935]

What wonderful videos you two make. Totally love them #GregandMitchrock!!!

[@waynerhea6649]

you should blast it if your boiler takes 1 gallon to activate then doing it slow you will have to wait longer having it higher will make the gallon go faster

[@CaseyStellar]

AsapSCIENCE As an audio production major, I already knew this 4:17 but, that's a good tip. You guys didn't talk about that in your setup video. It also looks like you got some new lights. You guys should do an update video and you should also do a compare and contrast video for using the blankets versus not using the blankets.

[@xsariax]

The new camera sounds and looks great!

[@364carrollst]

Can't wait to see you in NYC!

[@emkay7233]

Greg, you and that D hat!! Freaking love it!! Love from Detroit! My fave couple on KZbin!! :o)

[@raphaelrobles8104]

All I need to say is these vlogs are great. I dont know how, for these and for other vlogs, but there is just something about vlogs, like these, that people like. But keep it up!

[@zoemauerhan8049]

You should get the ASAP science logo 3d printed and put it on the shelf!!

[@BlueGlow26]

Really like the new title/intro for ASAP Vlogs!

[@tiffanykerley]

OMG HE WAS SINGING one direction!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS EVEN MORE

[@AliHSyed]

You should blast it and you would technically be wasting water but not any more than if you let it out slowly.. The 'not hot' water is just water that's been sitting in the pipes between your faucet and the hot water tank.. So put it on full blast and you'll save yourself time and not waste any MORE water than if you waited for a longer amount of time with the water running slower.. Hope that helps! Source: MAH BRAAAIN

[@AwkwardFX]

I enjoy watching your vlogs, it's surprisingly entertaining.

[@timechild19]

You're from Toronto. Note the snow and the blue bins. Good on ya. Stay warm

[@marshmell0minnie]

I really enjoyed your vlog and I'm looking forward to more! You guys are hilarious!

[@claireq2534]

I flippin' love you guys, Your videos are amazing and I'm so excited to get my book!!! X X

[@munchymunster]

The new camera is so much better. You guys are hilarious

[@punspunspunspunspuns]

You guys are the cutest!

[@annabanana4703]

"Oh no, I was singing one direction.. Shit" 😂

[@swindle3561]

You two should make a painting together and hang it on your shelf! and make a video of it ofc

[@ewan.cartwright]

Yay! Watching grown men struggling to put up a shelf! 'Cause that's not an everyday occurrence!

[@nicoledeoferio95]

my favourite part was when Greg did that booty dance after they switched on they're new vlog camera haha. WERK IT GREG!

[@BloodnutXcom]

Here's a tip for vlogging: never let Greg sing when he's holding the camera! I raise the volume to hear Mitch because his voice register is lower and he's standing on the other side of the room and then BAM beaver-voice ripping my eardrum (I'm talking about 5:22). Other than that, your new shelf must host a Russian Matryoshka doll set. no excuses.

[@MarM4r]

awesome construction skills!! and since you guys are like science geniuses you should put different kinds of crystals!!!

[@StopThePrejudice]

Your little Ganesh helped you put up that shelf!!!!

[@Azec6Official]

Fans should send you things for your shelf!!!

[@PincessYue]

Just let it drip because it really won't make it heat up any faster if you blast it. I know with mine that's how it works. Hope that helps!

[@maruk3y]

you guys should put a humidifier or a terrarium on the shelf ^^

[@ThePortecos]

blast it there is a part that noteces watter movement and the faster it rins the faster it starts to work

[@tryin2livemydreams]

Love the vlog, Keep it up!

[@scblueshoesable]

"DONT EVEN SHOW IT !!" XD #died 😂😂

[@hannahrobb]

Put some small plants and flowers on the shelf! :)

[@TheBaileyandashlyn]

Put a copy of your book. It's a great acomplishment! Congratulations! I'm getting it!!

[@jillianmaguire1754]

You guys should totally put a fish on the shelf!!!!!