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Right: dedicated tank connections for HPWH inlet and outlet provide hydraulic separation
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A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance.
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A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi-pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A demand plumbing layout uses a recirculation pump to speed delivery of hot water to plumbing fixtures.
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A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water to the faucets, to radiant heating loops in the basement floor, and to a hydro-coil for a central air heating system.
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A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
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A water softener collects water, filters it to remove minerals, and then sends it to the home's plumbing distribution system
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Air-seal around all plumbing and piping installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring adjacent to unconditioned space to prevent air leakage.
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All components of the recirculation system should be included in the plumbing layout.
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All of the pipes are insulated on this high-efficiency 50-gallon heat pump water heater.
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Basic components of a gas tankless water heater include a high-powered burner, fan, and heat exchanger; condensing gas water heaters also have a secondary heat exchanger and a piped air intake to the sealed combustion chamber
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Central heat pump water heaters like this fully packaged system provide efficient, reliable domestic hot water for multifamily buildings; storage tanks are within the enclosure, and the heat pump is seen just outside.
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Compare gas tankless water heater efficiencies on the Energy Guide labels or look for the ENERGY STAR label
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During drought periods, an integrated back-up system adds city water to maintain the Durable Energy home’s 11,500-gallon cistern at 25% capacity or more.
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For homes built in high probability flood zones, move all possible plumbing equipment above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), shown here as “Flood Protection Level;” equipment that cannot be moved should be watertight to resist floodwater
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High-density fiberglass pipe insulation comes with a vapor barrier cover and self-adhesive seam
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Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.
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Install WaterSense® labeled showerheads which can reduce water use in the shower by 20 percent.
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Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles
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On-demand hot water pumps speed hot water to faucets at a push of a button to limit water waste and save energy.
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Pipe insulation helps retain heat in the pipes which provide hot water from the air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water and space heating.
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Plumbing penetrations through the below slab insulation are sealed with tape and spray foam.
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Plumbing pipes that pass through top plates can be air-sealed with a gasket material cut slightly smaller than the pipe diameter.
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Properly install all water-using fixtures, equipment, and appliances such that there are no leaks.
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Recommended installation techniques for electrical and plumbing lines and other utility components in homes built on piers above the base flood elevation.
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Right - A home-run (also called central manifold or parallel piping) system distributes hot water directly from a distribution manifold next to the water heater to each fixture using individual small-diameter PEX pipes.
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Right - EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow plumbing fixtures are verified as using less water than typical plumbing fixtures.
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Right - Metal drip edge flashing is installed above hose bib and top of metal flashing is taped to wall.
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Right - Peel and stick flashing and flashing tape seal a plumbing pipe that penetrates an exterior wall.