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Thanks... The line that feeds the pump comes from the house. I don't see any valve installed on it. Where would a check valve be on this type of system and what purpose does it serve? Also, our pipes are cpvc. Is there increased wear on the pipes using this type of continously running...

Thanks for the replies. Did my explanation of the water temp. when the pump is disabled make sense?

We recently purchased a 2 year old house that has what I believe to be a recirculation pump near the bottom of the water heater in the garage. It runs into the bottom of the water heater where the drain is located. Now if I understand this correctly, this is a recirc. pump that constantly...

We only have 2 baths. Maybe I will get lucky and the bathroom supply will be 3/4"...

We have a 20+ year old house in South FL with a 40 gal. water heater in a hall closet (no drain or pan). I am in the process of remodeling the master bath, which has a wall against the garage. My plan is to install a larger heater in the garage and tap into the bathroom lines right on the other...