hot water
 

I will.

When we were on our LSV, I took notice because this issue has come up before on TOTV.

Anyway it took about 3 minutes for hot water to reach the master bath.
I would say the MB was about 40 -50 feet from the hot water heater....

hot water recirc.
 

Here is the unit I found

Water Heaters and Tankless Water Heaters Work Better With a CP6000 Hot Water Demand System

It'll be interesting to see if TV will install the extra/return pipe back to the hot water heater for you........and at what cost! That could make or break the deal for that type of system.

If you opt for a system without the separate return line, you might want to take a look at the one from Grundfos, a manufacturer with a very broad-based business in the area of "moving water" - check their corp web site:

Grundfos USA*


Here's the product description for their recirculation system:

Comfort System*| Grundfos


Installation instructions:

http://us.grundfos.com/products/find...-UP-TL-043.pdf


Available via Amazon:

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Grundfos-595916-Horsepower-Comfort-Recirculator/dp/B000JG81AQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1337817639&sr=1-2]Amazon.com: Grundfos 595916 1/25 Horsepower Comfort Series Recirculator Pump: Home Improvement[/ame]


Somewhat limited operational control as it comes from the factory, though - timer only. That set up could be modified for other means of control if you'd want to mess with it. But it is a bit unique in that the pump is installed at the hot water tank - no need to fool around with any electrical work underneath a sink. And the pump reads as though it's built like a tank!

With a system like the Grundfos noted above, simply adding additional valves at various sinks, etc. through the house (that might be on a separate branch line far away from the tank or the installed valve) will enable the 'instant' hot water to get to them as well - no need for additional pumps.

Just something else to think about...... :D

Bill :)

Site!
 

This system look like the easiest to install.

Still fail to see the ROI on this install unless you're just looking to have gadgets.

Also how is this flushing the initial contaminates out of the hot water lines?

For 3 pennies a day to run water till hot is hard to beat with the added benefit of flushing the line.:shrug:

Here's a question, has anyone requested a water test result from the local water company?:read:

They have to supply it.

I saw the ours here in NY, went to HD and bought a whole house filter system.

Now as far a gadgets go I love them, I intend to put up a solar hot water system, it will cost more than I can save, but you know boys & toys. :MOJE_whot:


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recirculating pump
 

[QUOTE=Bill-n-Brillo;496449]It'll be interesting to see if TV will install the extra/return pipe back to the hot water heater for you........and at what cost! That could make or break the deal for that type of system.

If you opt for a system without the separate return line, you might want to take a look at the one from Grundfos, a manufacturer with a very broad-based business in the area of "moving water" - check their corp web site:

I've seen this one. Seems to be a much harder install and not in love with the timer idea... We'll see.