On Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:15:35 -0500, jay > wrote:

> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:01:04 -0500, jay > wrote:
> >
> > > I have a circulation pump that
> > > keeps warm water in the lines and also keeps kicking on the heater to
> > > keep the circ water hot, using fuel. In larger homes you really need a
> > > number of them.. talking serious money now.
> >
> > Another thing I haven't heard of (probably because my climate is so
> > moderate). Does that work with regular hot water tanks too or is it
> > just a tankless add on feature? Water is expensive here too, but the
> > sewer charge is what really kills you.
>
> You can add a circulation pump to a traditional standing water heater
> tank. It's actually a very easy DIY. More difficult plumber job for the
> tankless. The pump is installed under a sink furtherest from the tank.
> You need an electrical source. It has a thermostat and when water in
> the line cools it pulls hot water from the tank and pushes the cooled
> water through the cold side back to the tank. I have had one before and
> it works well.. not this brand though.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/bnrvhdd
>
I looked it up immediately after I posted and found this one
http://www.rewci.com/whhohotwaci.html Looks like a great idea and not
expensive at all. I wonder why they aren't touted more?


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