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Rich Grise wrote:
> On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:21:22 +0000, Vaughn Simon wrote:
>> "Gooey TARBALLS" <tarballs@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:o_kQf.3855$wH5.3557@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Those little pumps that circulate between Water Heater and Tub, Sink,
>>> Shower are also something to consider up front. Saves running cold down
>>> the drain 'till the hot reaches the outlet.
>>>
>> Actually if you do it right, you don't need the pump because you can
>> use
>> convection circulation. The trick is to run the supply pipe high and the
>> return
>> pipe down under the floor. That said, those systems may save water, but
>> they COST energy because you have much higher heat loss from your
>> constantly-hot
>> pipes. Myself, I would rather have my hot water stored in the tank where
>> it is nicely insulated, I can wait a few seconds for it to make the trip
>> to my tap.
>
> Or, you could insulate your pipes.
ime, insulation helps, but not that much. For instance, our bathroom is
only used first thing in the morning and last thing at night - no matter
how well insulated the pipes, they'll _always_ be cold when the hot water
is run again.
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derek
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