Hot water / Discussions

Should I install two small electric hot water heaters - or one big one?

...water heaters will be electric, perhaps heat pump style.  Should I consider two hot water heaters, one at each end of the house or go with a larger hot water heater and locate it near the bedrooms and just run the hot water to the kitchen/bathroom?  We are on a well/septic if that makes a difference.  Thanks Shaun, fro...

Posted by Shaun B June 28, 2019 Hot water 2 responses

How do you add an Air Exchanger to a house with Hot Water Heat?

...hot water radiant heating in your floor and you are asking if you should install an HRV or ERV ventilation system?  I will answer based on that assumption, if I’ve missed the mark let me know And give me a bit more detail so we can help. But by ‘hot water heat’ I will assume a boiler and either radiators spaced around ...

Posted by Bob Engelhart June 17, 2020 Ventilation 4 responses

Which type of hot water pipe insulation is best?

...hot water pipe insulation that won’t off-gas into homes? I have strong sensitivities to chemicals and its been hard to keep the air quality of my new build, so I don’t want to mess up on something small like this. Thanks!  That’s a great question, and a great practice. Insulating hot water pipes can show a savings of u...

Posted by Cooper Dec. 11, 2017 Plumbing and water heaters 1 response