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		BillinghamJ on May 2, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bob Cassette Rewinder: Hacking Detergent DRM It does seem odd, but it is _far_ better than doing it manually. The reason it's so much more efficient is because it takes so long - it can do a great job despite using very little energy and water because it just keeps going at it gradually

eru on May 2, 2021 [–]

The main power saving comes from running at lower temperature.

Heating up water takes way more electricity than running the pumps.

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