Re: [GBlist] recirculators

["Bettina & Steve" <bpearl@rcn.com>]

> and installing a recirculator pump with a timer so that it is
> not always heating up water when it might not be needed (as in when
everyone
> is out of the house and off to work and/or school).  I think that
> combination of elements should provide the best balance between energy
> consumption, convenience and comfort, and conservation of water.



David

An alternative I've discovered is this system
http://www.metlund.com/about.htm that uses existing plumbing and electronics
to sense water temperature at point of use to shut off the recirculator, and
activation methods such as door opening, motion detection, sound/light
detection or a  flow switch, any of which can be wireless remote.  This
should provide even further energy and $ savings.


Steve



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