The Different Types of Recirculating Hot Water Pumps, Its Advantages and Disadvantages

Waiting is something people do not have enough patience for. There are just so many things that needs to be done that we hasten for each and every event to finish as quickly as possible and not use up precious time. Heating water takes away our time if we use the standard heater. With this type, you have to wait for the water to be heated which usually takes a few minutes. Another issue with utmost importance is the conservation of water.

However, while still using the standard type or the tank type water heater, you can have hot water as soon as you need it by using a device, the recirculating hot water pump. Through this nifty device, draws hot water from the tank type water heater. The cooled off hot water is replaced with freshly heated water while the cooled off hot water is sent back to the heater via the cold water lines.

In contrast to that, with the standard heater when the hot water tap is turned on, the stored hot water has already cooled off, thus it needs to be heated again. 

Some systems of recirculating water pump are installed at the farthest fixture and a push button is used to start the pump. A disadvantage with this type is its high voltage requirement for it to operate.

Another one can be activated by a remote pump and is set up close to the water heater. Its shortcoming is it pumps water everytime the temperature cools down at the activation valve.

The best recirculating hot water pump system is the one with the temperature controlled valve under the furthest sink with a built-in timer that can be installed adjoining the water heater. The timer can be pre-set according to your desired time. This type can conserve water the most at the same time reducing energy waste. 

Why Do You Need to Switch to On Demand Water Heaters?

Water is a basic necessity to survive. We use it in different ways and its cleanliness is vital. However, using cold water is not comfortable, thus we need it heated at just the desired temperature. On the other hand, standard water heaters waste too much water and use up much energy.

The conventional heaters being used at homes or commercial buildings are the type which stores warm water in the tank and by the time you need hot water, it gets cold because it is mixed with cold water. So what happens is the heated water is flushed down the drain unused and wasted. The time waiting heating the water also causes water loss. By using on demand water heaters, at the end of the month, you won’t be saddened by high utility bills anymore, at the same time you conserved natural gas.

On demand hot water heaters, also called tankless water heater simply means heating the water only when it is needed. Once the faucet is turned on, cold water quickly travels into the heating device and warmed immediately, then comes out of the tap. This type of on demand water pump can be installed at more than one-point-of-use throughout the house and can supply the water required by the household. Despite of its high cost upfront, in the long run, the amount of money saved is undeniably big.

Since on demand hot water heaters have different models, you also need to assess as to which one fits your needs at home or in a commercial building. Find out the answer to the following questions to buy the right model: How cold is the water that enters your house? ; How much hot water do you need and how fast or slow?; What is your desired temperature of water?