Efficient supply layouts
Home-run Layouts from a Manifold Can Reduce Waiting Time for Hot Water
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Diameter of the line, distance and speed the water travels affect heat loss
Manifolds are like main electric panels. In a manifold system (also called a "home-run" system), the hot water and cold water supply lines feed a manifold that distributes hot and cold water to each fixture in the house. Each fixture gets a dedicated run of tubing from the manifold.
Manifolds have separate chambers for hot and cold water. The cold-water chamber is fed from the main water supply line and the hot-water chamber is fed from the ...
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Thu, 12/13/2012 - 06:07
Thu, 12/13/2012 - 06:07
Response to Al Shawa
by Martin Holladay, GBA Advisor
Al Shawa,
Q. "What is the best type of PEX pipes to use?"
A. These days, PEX tubing is a fairly generic product. Although several manufacturers vie for the market, I doubt if you will find major quality differences between the different products.
Q. "Which is the best price?"
A. That's a question that can only be answered locally.
Q. "Do I need to insulate PEX pipes?"
A. Yes.
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Wed, 12/12/2012 - 23:51
Wed, 12/12/2012 - 23:51
Plumbing
by Al Shawa
What is the best type of PEX pipes to use ?
Which is the best price?
Do I need to insulate PEX pipes?
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