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Old 03-13-2008, 11:04 PM   #21 (permalink)
bennelson
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That ChilliPepper sounds like a good idea.

Note that it is different from some other automated systems because you have to initiate it.

There are some systems out there that constantly cycle hot water through your pipes so that you always have hot water. But they WASTE a lot of heat because they do that.

On-demand water heaters that are located where you use them (like right under your sink) are even better.

I have always thought that solar pre-heat with a point of use on demand heater would be a fantastic tag-team for eco-hot water.

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