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Drainline Heat Exchangers
This simple system for recovering heat from wastewater makes a lot of sense — especially for homes and commercial buildings that use a lot of hot water
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Inefficient Hot Water Piping Layouts Waste Hot Water
It's time to change building code provisions that allow designers and plumbers to build homes that waste hot water
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Evolving Opinions on Green Building
The enduring value of spray foam, fiber-cement siding, PEX tubing, and other ‘green’ products
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German Innovation in Solar Water Heating
Wagner Solar’s new drainback solar hot water system includes some great innovations that improve performance and speed installation
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Saving Energy by Conserving Water
Conserving water should be an important part of our collective energy conservation programs.
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Why Add a Tank to a Tankless Water Heater?
Instant water heaters save energy and offer endless hot water, but not without some problems. A small tank and a big pump can fix the flawsEver been hit by a…
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Cheaper Hot Water
Yes, you can put your hot-water system on an energy diet; master plumber and author Dave Yates will show you how. Each of the six strategies that he shares in…
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Solar Hot Water
No matter where you live, a solar system can reduce energy costs and provide a reliable supply of domestic hot water With rising energy prices, taking advantage of the sun's…
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Water Heaters: Tank or Tankless?
Learn how tank and tankless water heaters work, how to choose and size one to suit your needs, and how to save money and energy in the process If you've…
