Tank Heater vs.Recirculating Hot Water
Has anyone tried recirculating hot water into their freshwater tank as an alternative to using a tank heater? How did it work? Issues? Comments from those who haven't done this are also welcome. ...
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There is a possible advantage to doing that.
Tap the hot water line AT THE SHOWER, adn recerculate just enough to keep the water HOT at the shower.
Usually this is done by recirculating to the water heater inlet by the way.
That said. I do not recommend it.. WHY:
There are bacteria that really LOVE hot water.. And multiply in the water heater (This can lead to stinky hot water) and I'd rather keep 'em out of the fresh tank.
Tap the hot water line AT THE SHOWER, adn recerculate just enough to keep the water HOT at the shower.
Usually this is done by recirculating to the water heater inlet by the way.
That said. I do not recommend it.. WHY:
There are bacteria that really LOVE hot water.. And multiply in the water heater (This can lead to stinky hot water) and I'd rather keep 'em out of the fresh tank.
