Did you know that just waiting for hot water to reach your tap results in gallons of wasted water each day? In the 60 seconds it takes for hot water to actually come out of the faucet, unused water in the supply line is evacuated and wasted. In order to save water and save time is a hot water recirculation pump.
New homes can be constructed with a dedicated return line that is installed between the water heater and the end of the hot water supply line, and a pump that pushes heated water through the supply line from the heater and back through the return line. Existing homes can be retrofitted with a circulation pump that allows the cold water supply line to act as the return line.
Water is circulated back into the hot water storage so that it’s always ready when you turn on the tap. A pump keeps hot water in your supply line, while a valve at the tap creates a by-pass for recirculation. A timer can be installed to provide increased efficiency during low water use periods of the day or night. With this simple retrofit, you’ll enjoy instant hot water throughout your home while eliminating wasted water on a daily basis.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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