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I keep hearing about an element that can be submerged into the pipe to keep it at a constant temperature, but I can not find any info on it. Any idea's what it is and where to look for one? Thanks!

Thanks Gary...Pex looks a lot easier to install. Rather go that way. The building is skirted all around with a maximum distance from ground to siding of about 2 ". Wanted to keep some airflow so it doesn't get too moldy under there. Most of the installers I have been talking to were going to...

Gary, thanks for the input. The furthest sink from the water heater is 15'. I did not think that was a long run, am I wrong about that? Would a recirculator really be that much of an improvement? I hear PEX is great and most builders up here are using it. I am not opposed to copper since that...

The expanding foam insulated box is the norm for up here and it does work. It can get to 20 below zero. I am not opposed to heat taping it either. Is there better option?

Hi, So I am an advanced DIY'er. I am renovated an older, 2-story gambrel building on my property. We are moving our daycare/preschool out to it. I have it down to the studs and will be insulating the entire first floor and adding a bathroom with 3 toilets in a straight line and 6 sinks total...