Home Design Guides: Plumbing, Energy and water management, Hot water
Cold water diverters
In most plumbing setups, it takes a while for hot water to reach the hot tap when it's turned on. Cold water diverters recycle the cold water which would otherwise pour down the drain in this time.
Lagging and heat loss
See how lagging (insulation) and the distance that hot water has to travel through your pipes can affect energy efficiency in your hot water system.
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