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Cats are Healers (mander.xyz)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

But cat based heating has a lower efficiency, they do not turn all energy into heat.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

That's why I wrote it's 3.3x more expensive, not 3x
10% of the energy is wasted on things like bodily functions, growing, running around and bringing joy to people.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You sure it's only 10%? I would have estimated about 90%

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

No, 90% is just for heat.

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