[GBlist] recirculators

[Sacie H Lambertson <dlambert@grasshoppernet.com>]

We are building a long house (about 65').  My plumber is telling me that it
is a good idea to include a 'recirculator' on the hot water pipes to get
faster hot water to the fixtures located at opposite ends of the house
(water heater in the middle) and that in the long run this addition will
also save money because cold water will not have to be heated.  I plan to
insulate the hot water pipe (PEX), recirculator or not.  Comments about the
money saving angle appreciated.   Sacie Lambertson

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