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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: nstueve on May 15, 2014, 07:55:43 PM

Title: Plate exchanger with recirculation pump?
Post by: nstueve on May 15, 2014, 07:55:43 PM

Has anyone tried putting a thermostatically controlled recirculation pump in with a plate exchanger? I guess the idea was to have instant hot water with the added ability to keep the tank water hot. I honestly think the plate exchanger will keep us hot without much trouble but just curious if anyone has tried to do this... Would seem like the best of both worlds...

Title: Re: Plate exchanger with recirculation pump?
Post by: mlappin on May 15, 2014, 08:03:55 PM

Instead of using a pump and paying for the electricity to run it, use a plate and a sidearm. Sidearms will thermosiphon when installed correctly.

Title: Re: Plate exchanger with recirculation pump?
Post by: nstueve on May 15, 2014, 08:20:53 PM

I'm actually getting a mixing valve and copper side arm with a used central 6048. If the side arm can't keep up I will add a plate exchanger later.