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Originally Posted by Xavier
We installed the Watts hot water re-circulation pump on the hot water system (above the tank) about a year and a half ago and are truly enjoying the benefits. We have nearly instant hot water at the tap in the bathrooms and kitchen. I have been tracking our water, electric, sewer, gas, and amenity costs using a spreadsheet since the day we moved in about 8 years ago. I honestly can't see any noticeable changes in cost since we installed the pump. The cost warning argument, as posted here, is total nonsense. There is an easy to use timer on the pump unit and we set the timer to operate between 5 AM and 10 PM. We switch the pump off at the timer during our extended vacations. The total cost for this convenience is very small. Why wouldn't you make your life easier and more comfortable?
Xavier
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We echo this 100%. Had our Watts installed by Mike Scott plumbing - along with a small water softener. Had these installed over a year now - and what a huge difference. The woman of the house LOVES LOVES LOVES the almost instant hot. Truly, turn the shower on, and walk in a second later. Turn the HW faucet on, and warm-then hot water in a second. Yes we have our timer set at on=7am, off=11pm. It's a small unit that installs right above the HW heater, totally silent running.
We too cannot/will not compute the operating cost of the unit. Can't put a price on her happiness and improving the quality of life. It does make a huge difference in our house. 4 of our neighbors now have them installing and they ALL love it.