Re: [GBlist] recirculators

["malcolm.scott" <malcolm.scott@ntlworld.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sacie H Lambertson" <dlambert@grasshoppernet.com>
To: <greenbuilding@crest.org>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 4:34 PM
Subject: [GBlist] recirculators


> 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

Since this is a new design, clearly it should be designed to have the water
consumers (with their drains) all in close proximity. Start off with that as
a requirement and design from there.
Malcolm


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