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Old 04-07-2019, 03:12 PM
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We can also set the timer to circulate hot water through the system at designated times. This will allow you to have hot water already at your faucets/shower without waiting for the hot water to "get there".
Yes, you can install circulation pumps like this one https://www.amazon.com/Watts-500800-...er+pump&sr=8-3 but they do need 1.50 a month in electricity to operate, according to the manufacturer. They work great but you 're only saving 65 cents in standby costs per month then you are spending 1.50 to overcome the delay of a tankless heater. 85 cents doesn't matter but it is not a savings.

Unless you have a teenager taking very long showers you don't need more hot water. The real advantage of tankless is space savings, that might be worthwhile to some.