water heater recir pump, is it worth it?
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Are body jets in a shower worth installing?
Comments (54)Body sprays are increasingly popular in shower systems but the experience can vary a lot. This is kind of why people wonder whether they are actually worth it. If the body sprays are plumbed incorrectly, they can have temperature and pressure issues. Often people think installing a shower system with body sprays is a DIY project, but really it's not. There are even videos floating around on youtube where professionals are showing how to install body sprays and they are doing it wrong (or at least not in accordance with manufacturer guidelines). The most important thing to remember when installing a system with body sprays is that you must install them on a pressure loop. Even though some installers may say this is unnecessary, it can make the difference between a good and bad experience. Here is a massive article on shower systems with body sprays. In it you can read all about pressure loops. Don't let an inexperienced installer talk you out of it. Even though there is a small additional cost upfront, you won't be able to go back and fix an issue with pressure or temperature once the wall is closed up....See MoreShould I go with a tankless water heater?
Comments (11)I have done some research on tankless hot water heaters. The biggest complaint seems to be problems related to having a whole home tankless system rather than the point of use types that are used pretty much everywhere but the US. One of my friends has the whole home system and it takes forever for the hot water to get to the bathrooms. Having the point of use system next to your bedroom should solve for this problem. The electric systems do need 200 amp electrical, but if your home is all electric you probably already have that. It took me several tries talking to plumbers before I found one that had experience with the point of use systems rather than just the whole home systems.....See MoreBasement Floor leaks, help please
Comments (67)Bevan Rice: Glad you've healed enough to get on your computer. Since we have a similar problem, I can tell you that gutter drains were a big part of our water intrusion. The one furthest from our basement emptied onto a gravel path around the garage. I noticed the ground had sunk about 3" since we bought the house, less than 2 yrs ago. Our future son-in-law dug a channel about 20' long and laid drain pipe from the gutter, the type with no side holes. The gutter water for the 2 car garage with attached shop now drains at the corner of the vegetable garden, well away from the basement. We still have some hydrostatic seepage into our basement, but no more puddles. Still to be completed is french drains and regrading in the front shrubbery bed and next to the house in the back yard....See MoreTankless Hot Water At Bath Far From Whole House Heater?
Comments (4)The question that needs to be answered is, are you thinking gas or electric? And what location would it be installed? Gas tankless is the only tankless worth retrofitting, as electric gobbles up too many amps and offers zero efficiency improvement over standard tanked. Gas is not an inexpensive choice, as most installs average 3-5K....See Moreasolo
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