Skip to main content

Attributes of Demand-Initiated Recircuculation Systems

Source(s) or Contributor(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Question

Demand-Initiated Recirculation Systems

A.  Consist of one continuous hot water supply loop that recirculates water throughout the home.

B.  Save water because they can reduce the wait time for hot water and return ambient-temperature water stored in the piping back to the heater.

C.  Are considered energy-inefficient.

D.   Are energy-efficient in large homes.