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Optimizing Hot Water Circulation
Can an existing hot water circulation system be optimized to minimize energy costs / resources? Yes. Most systems install a pump at the water heater and consist of a pump, thermostat and timer. Enhancing controllability offers opportunities for owners to reduce energy waste and the impact of the environment. Examples might include; allowing homeowners to choose their comfort temperature, ability to operate their system in on-demand mode vs less efficient scheduled mode and relocating thermostatic sensors nearest to last hot water load on a circulation loop.
Optimizing a pre-existing hot water circulator through greater control has obvious benefits. Anyone interested in optimizing an existring system consider incorporating a Thermal Logic Controller TLC-X1 hot water circulation optimizer recently released by TDT Inc. http://www.redytemp.com/efficienthotwatercirculation.htm.
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