LANCASTER, PA. — Hot water recirculation for domestic water systems has created a lot of buzz these days, spurred primarily by consumer demand for hot water instantly at the tap. Recirculating hot ...

The master bathroom in our two-story Victorian house is as far away from the water heater in the basement as it is possible to be. Therefore, it takes minutes for the hot water at the sink to arrive.

Q: We plan to do an extensive remodeling job in our bathroom. Also, I’m tired of waiting for what seems like a long time for the shower water to get hot before I can jump in. Is there a way we can ...

THE SMARTLOOP INTERNAL HOT WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM can save up to 40% in energy and water consumption. Ideal for commercial projects such as hot water supply lines in hotels, hospitals or ...

Q. I have a plumbing issue that has been driving me crazy since I moved into my present home. My hot-water heater is in the garage, and my master shower is on the opposite side of the house. I end up ...

When I turn on the tap farthest from the water heater, it takes 90 seconds and 1 1/2 gallons down the drain to get hot water. I've found a system that will bring hot water four to five times faster ...

A paper published in a recent issue of Journal of Green Building casts doubt on the use of hot water recirculating schemes as a means of saving energy. The thought behind recirculating systems is that ...

The Hot-Link System is designed for hot water recirculation and is ideally suited as a retrofit solution for homes without a dedicated return line, says the company. The system’s technology eliminates ...

If you've ever stood at a sink or outside the shower waiting for the water to heat up, you know how frustrating that wasted time can be. A report for the U.S. Department of Energy has found that it's ...

Q: Ed, we love reading your column. Your recent article on “recirculating hot water”systems for residential use has sparked a lot of interest. In many areas of Florida we pay for every drop of water ...

We are doing a gut reno. Our plumber wants to replace our existing steel supply and return pipes on our recirculating hot water system with copper pipes and put them in to the walls. Is this a good ...