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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wa8yxm wrote:
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.
Wayne,
Thank you for bringing this up.
I did some research on this and learned that.
- The bacteria do not survive at (or over) temps of 140 degrees F. (I was thinking of increasing the temp of the water heater anyway)
- Do not multiply very rapidly in cold environments (Fresh water tank)
- Are easily killed with a diluted bleach solution (typical RV tank/system sanitation???)
So, based on this, I continue to be comfortable with this approach.
But, thank you again for bringing this to my attention.
Steve
