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SAVE WATER! At ONLY $179.95, the eco friendly Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve provides
faster hot water which saves water, saves energy and saves time. How long does it take for hot water
to get to your faucet or shower? A lot of precious water is wasted down the drain while waiting for hot
water. Even worse is the cost to heat the cold replacement water, which enters your house at the cold
ground temperature.
HOW IT WORKS! When the water in your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve cools
below the user adjustable temperature (77-140 F. degrees), the thermal materials within the Hot
Water Lobster control valve contract and silently open the valve. Thermal convection within your hot
water tank (differential of pressure between the top of the tank and the bottom of the tank) naturally
circulates the cooled water through your existing cold water pipes and back to the hot water tank for
reheating. Your existing hot water tank now uses less energy reheating the warm water instead of
cold ground temperature water. When fresh hot water enters your hot water pipe and reaches the Hot
Water Lobster control valve, the valve automatically closes. This maintains hot water at the control
valve without wasting water or wasting energy. Turn on your faucet or shower; and you get instant hot
water instead of wasting it down the drain! Installing the Hot Water Lobster instant hot water control
valve at the fixture furthest from your hot water tank (as shown in the installation diagram) will provide
faster hot water to all of the fixtures in your house.
NO ELECTRICITY NECESSARY! The Hot Water Lobster is all mechanical and designed to provide an
electricity free solution to maintain hot water at the tap. This makes installation a snap (less than 10
minutes). Other hot water solutions require the use of electricity and pumps that make installation
difficult and the pumps are often noisy and wear out in 2-4 years.
MORE HOT WATER! Adds as much as 10% more capacity to your current hot water system (by
keeping the water in your hot water pipes hot!).
KEEP PIPES FROM FREEZING! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve automatically allows
water in your pipes to circulate when the control valve cools below the set temperature (even when
your electricity goes out).
REDUCES CONDENSATION! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve reduces condensation on
pipes and toilets basins.
MAINTENANCE FREE! The Hot Water Lobster has a solid brass valve body with an adjustable thermal
controlled stainless steel valve stem enclosed in a mounting box.
EASY INSTALLATION! The Hot Water Lobster comes complete with the mounting box, 4 sets of 12"
flexible water lines and standard brass fitting. All pre-assembled and tested for an easy 10-minute
installation
STATISTICS! *A typical family wastes approximately 12,000-17,000 gallons of water annually waiting
for warm water to reach the tap. *as determined by GAMA (Gas Appliance Manufactures Association)
Note: Circulation of water by thermal convection must not be restricted (no check-valves) between the
water heater tank and the Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve.
faster hot water which saves water, saves energy and saves time. How long does it take for hot water
to get to your faucet or shower? A lot of precious water is wasted down the drain while waiting for hot
water. Even worse is the cost to heat the cold replacement water, which enters your house at the cold
ground temperature.
HOW IT WORKS! When the water in your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve cools
below the user adjustable temperature (77-140 F. degrees), the thermal materials within the Hot
Water Lobster control valve contract and silently open the valve. Thermal convection within your hot
water tank (differential of pressure between the top of the tank and the bottom of the tank) naturally
circulates the cooled water through your existing cold water pipes and back to the hot water tank for
reheating. Your existing hot water tank now uses less energy reheating the warm water instead of
cold ground temperature water. When fresh hot water enters your hot water pipe and reaches the Hot
Water Lobster control valve, the valve automatically closes. This maintains hot water at the control
valve without wasting water or wasting energy. Turn on your faucet or shower; and you get instant hot
water instead of wasting it down the drain! Installing the Hot Water Lobster instant hot water control
valve at the fixture furthest from your hot water tank (as shown in the installation diagram) will provide
faster hot water to all of the fixtures in your house.
NO ELECTRICITY NECESSARY! The Hot Water Lobster is all mechanical and designed to provide an
electricity free solution to maintain hot water at the tap. This makes installation a snap (less than 10
minutes). Other hot water solutions require the use of electricity and pumps that make installation
difficult and the pumps are often noisy and wear out in 2-4 years.
MORE HOT WATER! Adds as much as 10% more capacity to your current hot water system (by
keeping the water in your hot water pipes hot!).
KEEP PIPES FROM FREEZING! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve automatically allows
water in your pipes to circulate when the control valve cools below the set temperature (even when
your electricity goes out).
REDUCES CONDENSATION! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve reduces condensation on
pipes and toilets basins.
MAINTENANCE FREE! The Hot Water Lobster has a solid brass valve body with an adjustable thermal
controlled stainless steel valve stem enclosed in a mounting box.
EASY INSTALLATION! The Hot Water Lobster comes complete with the mounting box, 4 sets of 12"
flexible water lines and standard brass fitting. All pre-assembled and tested for an easy 10-minute
installation
STATISTICS! *A typical family wastes approximately 12,000-17,000 gallons of water annually waiting
for warm water to reach the tap. *as determined by GAMA (Gas Appliance Manufactures Association)
Note: Circulation of water by thermal convection must not be restricted (no check-valves) between the
water heater tank and the Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve.
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10/01/2018 |
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What Are Hot Water Recirculating Loops?
Many people wait for hot water each morning. A similar thing happens when people
operate other sinks, dishwashers and washing machines. Fortunately, this problem can
be solved one of two ways depending upon how your plumbing system is designed.
Keep in mind that the work to achieve your goal is not something the average do-it-
yourselfer can tackle.
Clean water is a valuable natural resource and it should not be wasted. The trouble is,
in many localities, water is a very cheap commodity. When prices are low, people tend
to waste.
To get instant hot water as you often find at hotels and other institutions, you need to
have a dedicated loop in the piping system that circulates hot water back to the water
heater. Most houses do not have a dedicated loop as the hot water pipe typically dead
ends at the plumbing fixture that is farthest away from the heater. It is possible to install
an effective return loop in single story houses that have a basement or crawl space
where the water supply pipes are visible below the floor joists. Two story houses make
this task nearly impossible, as the piping system is typically hidden in the walls of the
home.
But, you don’t have to install a dedicated return loop to you plumbing if you choose to
use a modern hot water recirculating system. These products employ a nifty
temperature adjustable by-pass valve that connects the cold and hot water supply lines
at the fixture that is farthest away from the water heater. The bypass valve uses the
cold water line as the return loop back to the water heater for faster hot water.
Not all recirculating systems are the same. One system places the pump under the sink
at the farthest fixture. You have to push a button to start the pump. The trouble with
this system is that you still have to wait for hot water. What’s more, this pump needs
high voltage electric to operate. It can be a huge challenge to install an outlet under a
sink.
Another system runs a remote pump at set times. The trouble with this system is that
you will only get instant hot water during set times and you still need to install an
electrical outlet for power.
Perhaps the best hot water recirculating system is one that is thermal convection
powered (eco-friendly). The eco-friendly Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve
has a temperature controlled by-pass valve under the farthest fixture sink and required
no electricity to operate (which makes DIY installation easy and fast, not requiring a
water pump). There is no water waste with this type of system, and it also minimizes
energy waste since it only recirculates water when the hot water at your faucet cools
below your desired temperature. This circulation of water can also prevent pipe
freezing.
Install a temperature controlled Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve, which
provides instant hot water (so water is not wasted down the drain waiting for water to
run hot at your faucet or shower). This simple eco friendly DIY installation (no water
pump required) can save an average household up to 17,000 gallons per year. It also
saves energy costs and can prevent pipe freezing.
How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing
If you've ever had the misfortune of having a water pipe freeze and burst, you know
first hand about what a devastating impact it can have on your home. The broken pipe
itself is actually relatively minor, but the damage caused by the leaking water running
through your walls and ceiling can mean a major reconstruction project, requiring
replacing drywall, ceilings and maybe even furniture and appliances. Here are some
ways to make sure you never have to go through that hassle.
1. Plan ahead and figure out which pipes could potentially freeze. Water pipes running
through unheated crawl spaces and pipes running through walls to the outside are
prime candidates for freezing.
2. Turn off the water supply lines running to your outside taps before the cold weather
arrives. There is usually a shut off valve in the water supply line close to where it goes
through the outside wall. Once the water is shut off inside, go outside and open the
outside taps as well. This will drain any water remaining in the pipe or in the tap, so
there's nothing to freeze.
3. Check any pipes that run close to outside walls. Put some insulation between the
pipe and the wall to help keep the cold away from the pipe.
4. Insulate any pipes that run through unheated crawl spaces. Wrap them with
finsulation and tape or put preformed pipe sleeve insulation along the pipes, then tape
the sleeves in place.
5. Install electrical heating tape (available at home stores) on any pipes that run
through areas that get really cold, like garages.
6. OR, simply an innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature
controlled hot water recirculating valve” (it’s a breeze to install-no pipe cutting,
soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal
convection generated by your water heater to keep water circulating back to your water
heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). Warm circulating water
will not freeze. These systems are temperature-controlled and are easily adjustable to
meet your particular temperature needs. There is no water waste and it also reduces
the energy required to heat your water while it provides instant hot water to your
faucets and showers.
Reasons to install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve:
Eliminating that wasted water saves you thousands of gallons of water every year. A
typical family of 4 can save over 17,000 gallons of water per year! By not running that
water down the drain you are reducing the amount of sewage that needs to be treated
as well!
Many people wait for hot water each morning. A similar thing happens when people
operate other sinks, dishwashers and washing machines. Fortunately, this problem can
be solved one of two ways depending upon how your plumbing system is designed.
Keep in mind that the work to achieve your goal is not something the average do-it-
yourselfer can tackle.
Clean water is a valuable natural resource and it should not be wasted. The trouble is,
in many localities, water is a very cheap commodity. When prices are low, people tend
to waste.
To get instant hot water as you often find at hotels and other institutions, you need to
have a dedicated loop in the piping system that circulates hot water back to the water
heater. Most houses do not have a dedicated loop as the hot water pipe typically dead
ends at the plumbing fixture that is farthest away from the heater. It is possible to install
an effective return loop in single story houses that have a basement or crawl space
where the water supply pipes are visible below the floor joists. Two story houses make
this task nearly impossible, as the piping system is typically hidden in the walls of the
home.
But, you don’t have to install a dedicated return loop to you plumbing if you choose to
use a modern hot water recirculating system. These products employ a nifty
temperature adjustable by-pass valve that connects the cold and hot water supply lines
at the fixture that is farthest away from the water heater. The bypass valve uses the
cold water line as the return loop back to the water heater for faster hot water.
Not all recirculating systems are the same. One system places the pump under the sink
at the farthest fixture. You have to push a button to start the pump. The trouble with
this system is that you still have to wait for hot water. What’s more, this pump needs
high voltage electric to operate. It can be a huge challenge to install an outlet under a
sink.
Another system runs a remote pump at set times. The trouble with this system is that
you will only get instant hot water during set times and you still need to install an
electrical outlet for power.
Perhaps the best hot water recirculating system is one that is thermal convection
powered (eco-friendly). The eco-friendly Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve
has a temperature controlled by-pass valve under the farthest fixture sink and required
no electricity to operate (which makes DIY installation easy and fast, not requiring a
water pump). There is no water waste with this type of system, and it also minimizes
energy waste since it only recirculates water when the hot water at your faucet cools
below your desired temperature. This circulation of water can also prevent pipe
freezing.
Install a temperature controlled Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve, which
provides instant hot water (so water is not wasted down the drain waiting for water to
run hot at your faucet or shower). This simple eco friendly DIY installation (no water
pump required) can save an average household up to 17,000 gallons per year. It also
saves energy costs and can prevent pipe freezing.
How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing
If you've ever had the misfortune of having a water pipe freeze and burst, you know
first hand about what a devastating impact it can have on your home. The broken pipe
itself is actually relatively minor, but the damage caused by the leaking water running
through your walls and ceiling can mean a major reconstruction project, requiring
replacing drywall, ceilings and maybe even furniture and appliances. Here are some
ways to make sure you never have to go through that hassle.
1. Plan ahead and figure out which pipes could potentially freeze. Water pipes running
through unheated crawl spaces and pipes running through walls to the outside are
prime candidates for freezing.
2. Turn off the water supply lines running to your outside taps before the cold weather
arrives. There is usually a shut off valve in the water supply line close to where it goes
through the outside wall. Once the water is shut off inside, go outside and open the
outside taps as well. This will drain any water remaining in the pipe or in the tap, so
there's nothing to freeze.
3. Check any pipes that run close to outside walls. Put some insulation between the
pipe and the wall to help keep the cold away from the pipe.
4. Insulate any pipes that run through unheated crawl spaces. Wrap them with
finsulation and tape or put preformed pipe sleeve insulation along the pipes, then tape
the sleeves in place.
5. Install electrical heating tape (available at home stores) on any pipes that run
through areas that get really cold, like garages.
6. OR, simply an innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature
controlled hot water recirculating valve” (it’s a breeze to install-no pipe cutting,
soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal
convection generated by your water heater to keep water circulating back to your water
heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). Warm circulating water
will not freeze. These systems are temperature-controlled and are easily adjustable to
meet your particular temperature needs. There is no water waste and it also reduces
the energy required to heat your water while it provides instant hot water to your
faucets and showers.
Reasons to install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve:
- Saves thousands of gallons of water by not running it down the drain!
- Get your hot water faster from your current water heater!
- Save time, energy and money while living a more “green” lifestyle.
- Eco-friendly!
- Aids in preventing pipe freeze.
- Only $179.99! (Plus Shipping & Handling)
- 30-day MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
- 10-Year WARRANTY
- Brass Valve with Stainless Steel Stem.
- Easy installation! (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections required).
- Shipped completely assembled with flexible water lines.
- Works with or without a dedicated hot water return line.
- When you turn on your faucet you've got instant hot water!
Eliminating that wasted water saves you thousands of gallons of water every year. A
typical family of 4 can save over 17,000 gallons of water per year! By not running that
water down the drain you are reducing the amount of sewage that needs to be treated
as well!
