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		<title>Steps To Prevent Frozen Pipes Before The Next Cold Season Hits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 12:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses how you can stop your pipes from freezing and have faster hot water with new technology. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/steps-to-prevent-frozen-pipes-before-the-next-cold-season-hits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses how you can stop your pipes from freezing and have faster hot water with new technology."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">When the next cold season arrives, the pipes in your home are at risk of damage from freezing conditions. Low temperatures can cause your water pipes to freeze, and in some cases burst. The following tips can help you safeguard your home before, during and after a pipe freezes.</p>
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<li>Disconnect all gardening hoses and install covers on all outside faucets.</li>
<li>Keep your house temperature at 68 degrees or higher, even if you&#8217;re leaving the house for an extended period of time.</li>
<li>Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow heat from the home to circulate.</li>
<li>Identify the location of the main water valve and the valve on your water heater. (Learning the location of these valves may come in handy during an emergency.)</li>
<li>Wrap pipes nearest exterior walls and in crawl spaces with pipe insulation or with heating tape. This can prevent freezing, especially for interior pipes that run along outside walls.</li>
<li>Close all windows near water pipes; cover or close open-air vents. Freezing temperatures combined with wind drafts can cause pipes to freeze more frequently.</li>
<li>Heat your basement and consider weather sealing your windows.</li>
<li>Insulate outside walls and unheated areas of your home.</li>
<li>If you plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, shut off water supply valves to your washing machine.</li>
<li>The best solution to preventing your pipes from freezing is to simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy, these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems</a> 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers. Just this trickle of water circulating in your pipes will keep your pipes from freezing in most circumstances.</li>
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		<title>How to Stop Your Pipes From Freezing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 12:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses how to stop your pipes from freezing and get faster hot water with new technology. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/how-to-stop-your-pipes-from-freezing-4/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses how to stop your pipes from freezing and get faster hot water with new technology."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">Shut off the valves supplying your outside water lines. Individual supply lines running to the outside (hose bibs for example) will usually have a shut off valve on the inside of your home, close to where the supply goes outside. Drain the outside lines by opening the tap and then leave it the open position. This will allow any small amount of water that might be left in the line to freeze and expand without causing any damage.</p>
<p>Check any water pipes that are near outside walls (as well as pipes in unheated crawl spaces or garages) that may be exposed to colder temperatures. On the pipes inside your home, put some fiberglass insulation between the pipes and the walls to help keep them warm and prevent freezing.</p>
<p>Pipes running through unheated spaces should be covered with insulation. Preformed pipe sleeve insulation shaped to go right around a copper water pipe is an inexpensive option. Butt the pieces together and tape them in place.</p>
<p>A slightly more expensive solution is to wrap the pipes with electrical heating tape. These tapes are specifically designed to wrap around water pipes and act like a little electric blanket preventing the pipes from freezing. Be sure any heating tapes you buy have been approved by Underwriters Laboratories and have the UL symbol on them.</p>
<p>The best solution to preventing your pipes from freezing is to simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems </a>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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers.</p>
<p>Reasons to install a <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve</a>:</p>
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<li>Saves thousands of gallons of water by not running it down the drain!</li>
<li>Get your hot water faster from your current water heater!</li>
<li>Save time, energy and money while living a more “green” lifestyle.</li>
<li>Prevents pipe freezing.</li>
<li>Only $179.99! (Plus Shipping &amp; Handling)</li>
<li>30-day MONEY BACK GUARANTEE</li>
<li>10-Year WARRANTY</li>
<li>Brass Valve with Stainless Steel Stem.</li>
<li>Easy installation! (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections required).</li>
<li>Shipped completely assembled with flexible water lines.</li>
<li>Works with or without a dedicated hot water return line.</li>
<li>Keeps water moving at lower temperatures to help prevent pipe freeze.</li>
<li>When you turn on your faucet you&#8217;ve got instant hot water!</li>
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		<title>Keep Your Water Moving To Prevent Pipe Freezing!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 12:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses environmentally friendly methods to prevent pipes from freezing without wasting water while also providing faster hot water to your whole house. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/keep-your-water-moving-to-prevent-pipe-freezing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses environmentally friendly methods to prevent pipes from freezing without wasting water while also providing faster hot water to your whole house."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">Letting a faucet drip during extreme cold weather can prevent a pipe from bursting. A small flow of water helps prevent pipe freezing. Opening a faucet will provide relief from the excessive pressure that builds between the faucet and the ice blockage when freezing occurs. If there is no excessive water pressure, there is no burst pipe, even if the water inside the pipe were to freeze. However, a dripping faucet wastes water and wastes energy.</p>
<p>Instead of letting a faucet drip, simply install an innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (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. To save hot water and save energy these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems</a> 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers.</p>
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		<title>Save Even More Water In The Shower</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<li>Install water efficient showerheads to save up to 6,000 gallons of water per person each year.</li>
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<li>Use a bucket to collect water while waiting for the shower to get hot or Install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems</a> 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers. The average family can waste over 17,000 gallons of fresh water each year while it runs down the drain as you wait for hot water to arrive (according to G.A.M.A. statistics).</li>
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<li>Take shorter showers. Limit time spent in the shower to soap up, wash down, and rinse off. Shorter showers save on energy costs associated with heating water.</li>
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<li>Use a shower timer. Choose from a manual 4-minute egg timer or a more sophisticated electronic timer that either attaches to the shower wall or showerhead, or is wired into the wall during construction.</li>
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<li>Use a bucket to collect water while waiting for the shower to get hot.</li>
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<li>Shave your legs before taking a shower. Use running shower water to rinse off.</li>
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<li>Insulate hot water pipes. This avoids wasting water while waiting for hot water to flow through and saves energy.</li>
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<li>Consider an instantaneous water heater if your existing water heater is located some distance to the bathroom. Talk to a plumber first to make sure it will work adequately with your 3-star showerhead.</li>
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<li>Make sure your hot water system thermostat is not set too high. Adding cold water to reduce the temperature of very hot water is wasteful.</li>
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		<title>We Can All Help Save Water!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article explains the importance of saving water, saving energy and faster hot water. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/we-can-all-help-save-water/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article explains the importance of saving water, saving energy and faster hot water."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">Water efficiency is the long-term ethic of saving water resources through the employment of water-saving technologies and activities. Using water efficiently will help ensure supplies for future generations.</p>
<p>Across the country, our growing population is putting stress on available water supplies. Between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population nearly doubled while the public demand for water more than tripled! Americans now use an average of 100 gallons of water each day—enough to fill 1,600 drinking glasses! This increased demand has put additional stress on water supplies and distribution systems, threatening both human health and the environment.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a reason that water has become a national priority. A recent government survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional, or statewide water shortages by 2013. But by using water more efficiently, we can help preserve water supplies for future generations, save money, and protect the environment.</p>
<p>One way to help save the average family over 17,000 gallons of fresh water each year is to use a hot water recirculating system to send cooled water (from your hot water pipe) back to your water heater for reheating instead of running it down the drain (whil waiting for hot water to arrive at your faucet or shower).</p>
<p>Simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems</a> 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers.</p>
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		<title>WHAT HOMEOWNERS ARE CHOOSING TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses several reasons to use the Hot Water Lobster instant hot Water Valve to prevent frozen pipes while also having faster hot water for your whole house. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/what-homeowners-are-choosing-to-prevent-frozen-pipes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses several reasons to use the Hot Water Lobster instant hot Water Valve to prevent frozen pipes while also having faster hot water for your whole house."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">The best solution to preventing your pipes from freezing is to simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy,  <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valves</a> are temperature-controlled and are easily adjustable to meet your particular temperature needs. There is no water waste and they also reduce the energy required to heat your water while it provides instant hot water to your faucets and showers. A trickle of water circulating in your pipes will keep your pipes from freezing in most circumstances.</p>
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<li>USES FAR LESS ENERGY THAN HEAT TAPE.</li>
<li>SAVES TIME / FRUSTRATIONS / NO MORE DRAINING WATER LINES IN WINTER CABINS.</li>
<li>SAVE MONEY BY NOT HEATING EMPTY / UNOCCUPIED / FOR SALE HOMES = LOWER GAS BILLS.</li>
<li>PROTECTS PIPES HIDDEN IN WALLS, FLOORS, ATTICS, CRAWLSPACES AND ETC.</li>
<li>EASY DIY INSTALLATION (COMPARED TO HEAT TAPE).</li>
<li>NO BLOWN-OUT FUSE&#8217;S THAT HEAT TAPE AND PUMP SYSTEMS CAN CAUSE.</li>
<li>NO HEAT TAPE SERVICE CALLS / MAINTENANCE / HEAT TAPE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.</li>
<li>HIGH ANNUAL WATER SAVINGS (17,000 GALLONS PER YEAR).</li>
<li>NO MORE WAITING FOR HOT WATER. THE <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/" target="_blank">HOT WATER LOBSTER INSTANT HOT WATER VALVE</a> PROVIDES FASTER HOT WATER TO ALL YOUR FAUCETS AND SHOWER.</li>
<li>REDUCED SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE / UPKEEP / COST.</li>
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		<title>Only You Can Prevent Pipe Freeze Before The Next Cold Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 11:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses how you can stop your pipes from freezing while also obtaining faster hot water with new technology. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/only-you-can-prevent-pipe-freeze-before-the-next-cold-season/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses how you can stop your pipes from freezing while also obtaining faster hot water with new technology."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">Every cold season, the pipes in your home are at risk of damage from freezing conditions. Low temperatures can cause your water pipes to freeze, and in some cases burst. The following tips can help you safeguard your home before, during and after a pipe freezes.</p>
<ul>
<li>Disconnect all gardening hoses and install covers on all outside faucets.</li>
<li>Keep your house temperature at 68 degrees or higher, even if you&#8217;re leaving the house for an extended period of time.</li>
<li>Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow heat from the home to circulate.</li>
<li>Identify the location of the main water valve and the valve on your water heater. (Learning the location of these valves may come in handy during an emergency.)</li>
<li>Wrap pipes nearest exterior walls and in crawl spaces with pipe insulation or with heating tape. This can prevent freezing, especially for interior pipes that run along outside walls.</li>
<li>Close all windows near water pipes; cover or close open-air vents. Freezing temperatures combined with wind drafts can cause pipes to freeze more frequently.</li>
<li>Heat your basement and consider weather sealing your windows.</li>
<li>Insulate outside walls and unheated areas of your home.</li>
<li>If you plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, shut off water supply valves to your washing machine.</li>
<li>The best solution to preventing your pipes from freezing is to simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems</a> 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation. A trickle of water circulating in your pipes will keep your pipes from freezing in most circumstances.</li>
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		<title>Preventing Frozen Before The Next Cold Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses how you can stop your pipes from freezing and have faster hot water with new technology. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/preventing-frozen-before-the-next-cold-season/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses how you can stop your pipes from freezing and have faster hot water with new technology."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">The weather may me nice now. But before we know it cold weather will be here again and the pipes in your home will be at risk of damage from freezing conditions. Low temperatures can cause your water pipes to freeze, and in some cases burst. The following tips can help you safeguard your home before, during and after a pipe freezes.</p>
<ul>
<li>Disconnect all gardening hoses and install covers on all outside faucets.</li>
<li>Keep your house temperature at 68 degrees or higher, even if you&#8217;re leaving the house for an extended period of time.</li>
<li>Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow heat from the home to circulate.</li>
<li>Identify the location of the main water valve and the valve on your water heater. (Learning the location of these valves may come in handy during an emergency.)</li>
<li>Wrap pipes nearest exterior walls and in crawl spaces with pipe insulation or with heating tape. This can prevent freezing, especially for interior pipes that run along outside walls.</li>
<li>Close all windows near water pipes; cover or close open-air vents. Freezing temperatures combined with wind drafts can cause pipes to freeze more frequently.</li>
<li>Heat your basement and consider weather sealing your windows.</li>
<li>Insulate outside walls and unheated areas of your home.</li>
<li>If you plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, shut off water supply valves to your washing machine.</li>
<li>The best solution to preventing your pipes from freezing is to simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems</a> 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation. Just this trickle of water circulating in your pipes will keep your pipes from freezing in most circumstances.</li>
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		<title>How to Stop Pipes From Freezing this Spring</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 11:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses how to stop pipes from freezing and get faster hot water with new technology. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/how-to-stop-pipes-from-freezing-this-spring/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses how to stop pipes from freezing and get faster hot water with new technology."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">Shut off the valves supplying your outside water lines. Individual supply lines running to the outside (hose bibs for example) will usually have a shut off valve on the inside of your home, close to where the supply goes outside. Drain the outside lines by opening the tap and then leave it the open position. This will allow any small amount of water that might be left in the line to freeze and expand without causing any damage.</p>
<p>Check any water pipes that are near outside walls (as well as pipes in unheated crawl spaces or garages) that may be exposed to colder temperatures. On the pipes inside your home, put some fiberglass insulation between the pipes and the walls to help keep them warm and prevent freezing.</p>
<p>Pipes running through unheated spaces should be covered with insulation. Preformed pipe sleeve insulation shaped to go right around a copper water pipe is an inexpensive option. Butt the pieces together and tape them in place.</p>
<p>A slightly more expensive solution is to wrap the pipes with electrical heating tape. These tapes are specifically designed to wrap around water pipes and act like a little electric blanket preventing the pipes from freezing. Be sure any heating tapes you buy have been approved by Underwriters Laboratories and have the UL symbol on them.</p>
<p>The best solution to preventing your pipes from freezing is to simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy, these hot water recirculating 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation.</p>
<p>Reasons to install a <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve</a>:</p>
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<li>Saves thousands of gallons of water by not running it down the drain!</li>
<li>Get your hot water faster from your current water heater!</li>
<li>Save time, energy and money while living a more “green” lifestyle.</li>
<li>Prevents pipe freezing.</li>
<li>Only $179.99! (Plus Shipping &amp; Handling)</li>
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<li>10-Year WARRANTY</li>
<li>Brass Valve with Stainless Steel Stem.</li>
<li>Easy installation! (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections required).</li>
<li>Shipped completely assembled with flexible water lines.</li>
<li>Works with or without a dedicated hot water return line.</li>
<li>Keeps water moving at lower temperatures to help prevent pipe freeze.</li>
<li>When you turn on your faucet you&#8217;ve got instant hot water!</li>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article discusses environmentally friendly methods to prevent pipes from freezing without wasting water while also providing faster hot water to your whole house. <a href="http://hotwaterlobster.com/blog/keep-the-water-flowing-to-keep-your-pipes-from-freezing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <meta name="description" content="Article discusses environmentally friendly methods to prevent pipes from freezing without wasting water while also providing faster hot water to your whole house."><meta name="keywords" content="instant hot water, water conservation, faster hot water, hot water recirculation, save water, tankless water heater, save hot water, water pump, water heater, plumbing, hot water recirculating valve, hot water, pipe freeze, prevent pipe freezing, hot water lobster, hotwaterlobster"><meta name="robots" content="Index, Follow"><meta name="revisit-after" content="2 days">Letting a faucet drip during extreme cold weather can prevent a pipe from bursting. A small flow of water helps prevent pipe freezing. Opening a faucet will provide relief from the excessive pressure that builds between the faucet and the ice blockage when freezing occurs. If there is no excessive water pressure, there is no burst pipe, even if the water inside the pipe were to freeze. However, a dripping faucet wastes water and wastes energy.</p>
<p>Instead of letting a faucet drip, simply install an innovative and patented technology known as a “<a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/index.html" target="_blank">temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve</a>” (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. To save hot water and save energy, these <a title="Save Hot Water" href="http://www.hotwaterlobster.com/files/HWL_FAQ_120406.htm" target="_blank">hot water recirculating systems</a> 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation.</p>
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