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Circulating pump

A home water re-circulating pump is used to circulate domestic hot water so that any faucet or shower will provide hot water instantly upon demand.

These systems slowly pump hot water through your hot water pipes and back to the water heater through either a dedicated line or through the cold water line.

cons

  • A recirculating pump can use more electricity than two refrigerators in a year if it’s operated continuously. This is because the pump causes heat to dissipate in the pipes
  • increased heat in the piping system, which in turn increases system pressure.
  • Piping that is sensitive to the water condition (i.e., copper, and soft water) will be adversely affected by the continual flow

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