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Originally Posted by DoubleF
Also, I have a question about water line upgrading. In my older home, if someone is showering and the tap or toilet is used, the classic temperature differentials occur. I heard it's possible to do plumbing work to mitigate/reduce the temperature differentials by putting in more water lines, but I don't know what it's called or how the work actually works. Does anyone know? And does anyone have a ball park idea how much it might cost to do?
I've also wondered if there's a solution that goes hand in hand or with the hot water tank instead. Because the tank is slightly older (10 years ish?) and I assume partially full of sediment, I have to set the temp slightly higher or I constantly run out of hot water. It means the water temp is set to a temp that is borderline capable of scalding, so I don't want my little ones to experience that when I shower them and someone else in the house uses water.
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A circulation pump that monitors the temp on the water coming back to the hot water tank, and if it is too low, circulates more water throughout the house until the returning water is hot enough would do that.
There are videos you can watch on YouTube over how it works. Chances are it would require some new or additional water lines. It works really well though and saves thousands of gallons of water.
If you are running out of hot water all the time, it could mean the tank elements aren't heating like they should. Might be worth checking that out.