How does the Watts hot water recirculating system work?

How does the Watts hot water recirculating system work?

Watts Premier Hot Water Re-Circulating pump provides water to your faucet or shower instantly, eliminating water waste caused by waiting for water to heat up. The device uses the pump at the water heater and a patented under-sink sensor valve to create a pressure differential.

How many watts does a recirculating pump use?

Without a timer on the recirc pump it will run 24/7 and at up to 80 watts/hour (or 1,920 watts /day and 57,600 watts/month). And it will also waste copious amounts of natural gas since it is continually drawing on the hot water heater (usually heated by gas.

Do recirculating pumps use a lot of electricity?

Secondly, hot water recirculation pumps use a decent amount of energy – this also needs to be factored into potential savings. A pump that consumes 25 watts of power would use around 200 kWh of electricity each year. So, you are looking at between about $26 and $34 each year, just to run your pump.

How do you install a hot water recirculating system?

INSTALL THE PUMP. With an adjustable wrench, disconnect the hot water discharge line coming out of your water heater. Insert a gasket into the female fitting on the recirculating pump and screw it onto the threads of the water heater discharge outlet. Use Teflon tape and tighten with a wrench.

How to install a recirculating hot water system?

Begin by shutting off the water on the shut-off valves on the cold water pipe running into the hot water heater.

  • Disconnect the flexible water supply line on the hot side of the water heater where it goes into the water heater.
  • Screw the pump onto the hot side of the water heater.
  • What types of hot water recirculating systems are available?

    Dedicated Return Line Recirculating Pump. This type of recirculation pump is used on systems that have a dedicated return line.

  • Under-the-Sink Recirculating Pump.
  • Discharge Line Mount Recirculating Pump.
  • Tankless Water Heater Recirculation Pump.
  • On-Demand Recirculation Pumps.
  • Time-Activated Pumps.
  • Temperature-Activated Pumps.
  • Is a hot water recirculating pump worth it?

    This is more than just an inconvenience, it’s a waste of potentially thousands of gallons of water per year, and water is an increasingly precious resource. A recirculating pump can solve this dilemma. The function of a recirculating pump is to keep hot water moving through the pipes so that it’s available at the faucet immediately.