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hot water circulation system

last month

I'm wondering if the easy aftermarket recirculating system for instant hot water in a ranch home is any good. To me, the cold water has nowhere to go but slowly seep back to the hot water tank once the sensor opens between the hot and cold at the faucet. Also, to me, it seems a third pipe system would be much better and more efficient as it wouldn't be competing with house pressure and recirculating pump pressure.

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millworkman
last month
" I'm wondering if the easy aftermarket recirculating system for instant hot water in a ranch home is any good. "

Whose system are you speaking of?
PC Cnce
Original Author
last month
There are many like this....

Watts Hot Water Recirculation System with Programmable Timer for Tank Water Heaters, Instant Hot Water, 120V Pump, 10 ft Cord, 2 Adapters, Sensor Valve, Mounting Screws, 2 Supply Lines (0955800)
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Jake The Wonderdog
last month
If you can install a return line, do it.

Insulate all hot water lines.
PC Cnce
Original Author
last month
Thank you. That's what I thought. They want to sell the easy button, but I like to be through even if it means extra work.

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