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Old 11-13-2019, 01:38 PM
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Does anyone have a ballpark estimate on about how much it costs to operate the circulation loop? I mean specifically: how much to operate the pump and how much more cost this will add because it will run the electric hot water heater longer too (essentially the pipes in your home are an expansion of the hot water heater holding tank).

I have noticed that when it is circulating, the floor along the piping route is warmer than the rest of the floor (we have tile, so this is easy to feel in bare feet).

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Although it's an older article, this should help.
Ask Pablo: Will a "Water-Saving" Hot Water Recirculation Pump Really Save Me Money? | TreeHugger
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