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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.
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Removing the restrictors in the new fixtures will help. In the shower, it will provide a much improved experience.
However, the time to deliver hot water at any fixture in the house is best improved by the addition of a Watts recirculating pump installed at the outlet of the hot water heater.
The Watts uses an ingenious system of continuously moving hot water through the hot pipes and returning it to the water heater via the cold water line. The system works by reason of a small manifold mounted at the fixture furtherest from the water heater. In the manifold are two valves. When the cold side of all the fixtures in the house are closed, the hot water circulates in a closed loop using the cold line as the return. When the cold water at any fixture is opened the valve in the manifold closes and the hot water does not circulate.
With the Watts pump in place, you will have hot water at all the fixtures in a matter of a few seconds vs the 50 seconds plus other people on this thread have reported. The only downside is that the water from the cold side of a fixture will not be completely cold until all the hot water has been cleared from the line. I consider that a minor inconvenience for the pleasure of having nearly instant hot water at the fixtures, particularly the shower.
The Watts costs approximately $225 at HD or Lowes. It's an easy DIY. If you can't DIY, any "handyman" will be able to do the job in less than 2 hours.