[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

For me, I changed out bathroom faucet when I replaced Accor hoses. Now I have to wait even longer for hot water. The new faucet has flow rate of 1.2 GPM which takes for ever to get hot water even close to water heater.

Also the hose connection different size, 1/2” vs 3/8” (not big deal). I could imagine how long it take to get to furthest faucet. Which I timed over 30 seconds with old delta that flow I guessing twice as much (can’t find spec on old one).

So if plan in replacement look at flow rate if you have to wait for hot water.

It might be worth your time to measure the flow to make sure you are actually getting 1.2gpm. Maybe the problem is not in the faucet.

Using some round numbers, 50' of 3/8" pipe would hold a little over 1/2 gallon of water. At 1.2gpm it would take about 30 seconds for tank water to get to the faucet. The first hot water to reach the faucet will be cooled along the way by the cool pipe so it will take a few more seconds before it feels hot. So maybe 45 seconds for water that feels hot from 1.2gpm faucet which is 50' from the hot water heater.

EDIT: Just timed it: 50 seconds at my farthest faucet.