Hot Water Recirculation Valve

Instant hot water recirculating system sensor valve kit size 1 2 inch 15mm model 596816 sensor valve kit for hot water recirculating system used on branched hot water lines coming from the water heater.

Hot water recirculation valve. The pump runs on 120 vac power and plugs into a standard outlet. Our hot water recirculating system supplies hot water instantly at every faucet or shower. In some cases over a minute which then washes all that water down the drain. An instant hot water recirculating system usually comes with everything you need to install it.

With a recirculation pump the idea is that there is a flow of continuous hot water through the pipe so there is no wait for hot water. This valve works only with model 500800. Saves water time and money. Watts premier 0955801 sensor valve kit for watts hot water recirculating pump 0955800 renewed 5 0 out of 5 stars 5 up15 10su7p tlc comfort hot water recirculation pump 3 4 npt 115 v.

In order for your hot water spout to produce hot water all of the cold water that has been sitting in the pipe must be pushed out of the way. The valve is designed to close and keep the hot water in the pipes once it s up to temperature. The purpose of a hot water recirculator is to make sure that your pipes always have hot water in them. Well in order to push that water out of the way it must have somewhere to go.

Connecting the recirculating system check valve to the system under the sink furthest away allows the system to provide quick hot water all along the line because the hot water is circulating throughout the house. The watts sensor valve kit is a complete product on its own but note that a functioning recirculation pump in the hot water line installed between the hot water heater and the pipe coming out of the wall is required in order for the valve to so its job. A sensor valve acts as a passing guard between the hot and cold water pipes below your faucet. No more waiting for the water to warm up.

A hot water recirculation system is designed to provide hot water to each of the home s hot water taps instantly. It has 3 4 inch pipe thread connectors and you place it in the hot water line next to the water heater or near the fixture that needs the hot water. The kit comes complete with one sensor valve two 12 inch supply lines with fittings. It is already hot at the point of arrival.