Thekid1
Member
Hello,
I know there are a lot of variables that go into comparing the cost of each way to do this, but I was wondering if someone can give a ballpark answer.
I am not asking about install costs, I am asking about which way is cheaper to run each system.
If I had a sink that was far away from a hot water heater, would it be cheaper to run a third hot water loop with a circulator pump that's turned on by the light switch upon entry to the bathroom?
Or
Would it be cheaper to put an insta-hot on the hot water line right at sink?
1) Does the insta-hot continually run and keep the water hot, or does it turn on when it senses water flow? If it continually runs, I would obviously have the light switch control a relay that turns on the insta-hot upon entry to bathroom.
So given these two installations, which way would be cheaper. Like I said, I know there are a lot of variables here, but looking for a general answer.
Thank you.
I know there are a lot of variables that go into comparing the cost of each way to do this, but I was wondering if someone can give a ballpark answer.
I am not asking about install costs, I am asking about which way is cheaper to run each system.
If I had a sink that was far away from a hot water heater, would it be cheaper to run a third hot water loop with a circulator pump that's turned on by the light switch upon entry to the bathroom?
Or
Would it be cheaper to put an insta-hot on the hot water line right at sink?
1) Does the insta-hot continually run and keep the water hot, or does it turn on when it senses water flow? If it continually runs, I would obviously have the light switch control a relay that turns on the insta-hot upon entry to bathroom.
So given these two installations, which way would be cheaper. Like I said, I know there are a lot of variables here, but looking for a general answer.
Thank you.