Re: Pressure balance with Circulating Pump.

Posted by e-plumber on January 26, 2004 at 18:00:29:
In response to Re: Pressure balance with Circulating Pump.
: Hello, : My question is a slight bit unusual and technical(not really). The questions is in regards to a remodel project in a 100 room motel. The property is about 15 years old. What I would like to know is: : Will a recirculating pump maintain constant pressure? This pump is only on the hot water side; currently : Do I need AntiScald Valves if I have two recirculating pumps; one for the hot line and the other for the cold line.? : How do I know if the current valve mixer is anti-scald or not.? : Thanks in advance Reply: -No, it will only circulate the water. -Yes, new installations are required to be pressure balanced, existing units can remain. -Disassemble the unit and inspect the cartridge or bring it to a plumbing supply to be indentified. Good Luck. e-plumber

Posted by e-plumber on January 26, 2004 at 18:00:29:

In response to Re: Pressure balance with Circulating Pump.

: Hello,
: My question is a slight bit unusual and technical(not really). The questions is in regards to a remodel project in a 100 room motel. The property is about 15 years old. What I would like to know is:

: Will a recirculating pump maintain constant pressure? This pump is only on the hot water side; currently

: Do I need AntiScald Valves if I have two recirculating pumps; one for the hot line and the other for the cold line.?

: How do I know if the current valve mixer is anti-scald or not.?

: Thanks in advance

Reply:
-No, it will only circulate the water.
-Yes, new installations are required to be pressure balanced, existing units can remain.
-Disassemble the unit and inspect the cartridge or bring it to a plumbing supply to be indentified.
Good Luck. e-plumber

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