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Having a black water tank on the roof for solar heated warm water is not uncommon in southern Europe.

Most camping showers work by the same principle. If you need warm water and you have enough sunlight to warm it when you need it, this is not a bad idea



I misread that as "(black water) tank" and got worried.


All of Greece with mercenaries on their roofs. Strong houses they built.


Black water also typically refers to waste water from toilets, as opposed to grey water which is waste water from baths and sinks.




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