Hot and Cold water ("taps")
Definition:
- The system delivers normal cold and hot water, as known from households.
- Do not drink water from laboratories, since there is risk of contamination.
- Water consumption outside of working hours is monitored in order to prevent water damage.
- Water damage is very expensive and will often cause loss of data and faulty equipment.
Function:
- Cold and hot water for washing and cleaning.
- Unlimited use of water during work hours, which are defined as:
Monday till Thursday: 05:00-22:00
Friday: 05:00-02:00
Saturday and Sunday: 08:00-20:00 - Outside ”working hours”, a leak monitoring unit will close off the water, if more than 40 liters of water are being used within 15 minutes.
- Apart from this, hot water is limited as follows:
Monday till Friday: 05:00-16:00
Saturday and Sunday: Closed - If you have to use hot water outside the "open" periods, you can get 3 hours of hot water by pushing the green button at the wall at the heating station (in the cellar under building 1510).
FAQ/Typical errors:
- ”No hot water is coming from the tap?”
Outside ”working hours”? Use the green button for ”prolonged operation”. - If you are using tap water for cooling, this will be registered as a leak during nighttime, and the water will be closed off!