jimpargolf
New Member
I am planning on starting construction of a ranch style home later this year and my concern is having hot water without waiting so long because of the distances involved. All the main bedrooms are at one end of the house and the kitchen and a bathroom are at the other end. Approximately 85' apart. All electric house and will have solar. Will be net zero here in Southern California. My option I've come up with is to use 2 Hybrid Hot Water Heaters ( each one would located at the ends of the house). This gives me hot water very quickly since I can just do home runs (PEX) to each fixture (they'll only be on average about 15' away). Of course, I'd have to buy 2 units and they may last 10-15 yrs before replacement. I would rather have only one unit but if I do, can I do a recirculation system? No manifold? Trunk and branch the option? I've looked into Electric Tankless but they require too much power (going solar - trying to be net zero).