The house is single story, slab on grade with at flat roof (i.e. no
basement, no attic!). The supply piping is under the slab. I really can't
move the main water heater. It is in the laundry room adjacent to the
garage.
I think it would be difficult to put a new line back to the water heater
(that is ripping up ceilings along the way).
The recirculation pump I am considering is AutoCirc (see autocirc.com). Has
anyone used this?
Thanks

"CactusPatch" wrote in message
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Hi,
I am doing an extensive remodel. The main shower is at least 60 feet from
the 40 gal.(electric) water heater. I would like to have hot water
available without waiting or using up too much water. I could install a
30
gal heater near the bathroom and replumb the two lavatories and shower. I
also thought about using a point of use (elec) type heater to boost the
water temp until the water from the tank caught up. Has anyone used one
of
these?
I have considered the AutoCirc pump that recirculates the hot water into
the
cold water line. I don't know if I like putting the water from the HW
tank
into the cold water line. Our water has a lot of minerals in it. Has
anyone
used this? It claims to save money but I do not see how it would save
electricity. I figured it would save about $2.50 per month in water.
I am reluctant to install another water heater since this might also cost
quite a lot more per year in Electricity. (Gas is not available).
Any suggestions?
Thanks.