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■Install water efficient showerheads to save up to 6,000 gallons of water per person each year.

■Use a bucket to collect water while waiting for the shower to get hot or Install innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (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. 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).

■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

■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

■Use a bucket to collect water while waiting for the shower to get hot

■Shave your legs before taking a shower. Use running shower water to rinse off.

■Insulate hot water pipes. This avoids wasting water while waiting for hot water to flow through and saves energy.

■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.

■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.

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.

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.

There’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.

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 (while waiting for hot water to arrive at your faucet or shower).

Simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (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.

Every day, there are many simple little things we can do around the house to save water, money and help the environment. Take a look through the tips below for some clever shortcuts to savings.

• Checking for leaks in taps, pipes and dishwasher hoses is an easy way to reduce water wastage. Remember, one leaking tap can waste more than 2,000 liters a month.
• The most water efficient methods for cooking vegetables are microwaving, steaming or using a pressure cooker. You can also cut down on water loss by using tight lids on pots and simmering instead of boiling rapidly.
• Installing water efficient taps or tap aerators is a great, inexpensive way to cut your water usage without you even noticing.
• Install innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (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.
• Thaw frozen foods before you need them or use the microwave instead of placing them under running water.
• Prevent taps from leaking by turning taps off lightly and replace washers as soon as they begin to leak.
• Automatic dishwashers can use up to 40 liters of water per load. By using a dishwasher with at least a 3 star/AAA rating, you can get this figure down to 18 liters per load and still get the kind of sparkling clean dishes you’re used to.
• It’s best to wait until you have a full load in your dishwasher before using it. This saves water and energy, and reduces the amount of detergent entering the wastewater system.
• Keep a container of water in the fridge so that you won’t need to run the water down the sink until it’s cool enough to drink.
• Washing fruit and veggies in a half-filled sink instead of under running water is a great way to cut back on water wastage.
• Rinsing your dishes in a plugged sink rather than under a running tap saves water and is just as easy and effective.
• Use a sink strainer.
• Try to use phosphate-free, eco-friendly detergents and cleaning products – there’s a great range to choose from these days and they’re much better for our environment.
• Remember to regularly clean the lint filter on your washing machine.
• Most washing machines have a load adjustment button or dial, so try to set this to match the amount of washing you’re doing. If your machine doesn’t have a load adjustment function, try to wait until you have enough washing for a full load.
• Installing one of the latest 3 star/AAA rating showerheads ¹ can give you a great shower and save you around 10 liters of water a minute. They also save you energy costs, as you’ll use less hot water.
• To rinse your razor, run a little water into a plugged sink. Rinsing your razor under a running tap wastes lots of water.
• There’s no need to leave the tap running while you brush your teeth. Simply wet your toothbrush before you begin and use a glass of water to rinse your mouth.

Modern homes come equipped with a hot and cold water system. Most hot water heaters have a tank of water that they keep hot so that there will be hot water available for use. The problem is that when the hot water is left in the pipes, it cools. This is why your hot water faucet or shower has to run the cooled water out of the pipes before hot water arrives. This not only wastes water down the drain, it also wastes energy required to heat the cold (ground temperature) water which replaces the water hot water in your tank type water heater. 

Hot water recirculation is designed to get around the problem of having to wait for hot water, which causes the average household to waste over 17,000 gallons of water every year as it runs down the drain. Water recirculation systems keep a constant supply of hot water in the pipes, circulating the water back to the water heater so that when the hot water faucet is turned on, it’s actual hot water that comes out. There are currently two methods for installing a recirculation system, and though one is more expensive than the other, both work equally well.

One type of hot water recirculation uses a dedicated line. This means that there is a pipe in the plumbing systems whose express purpose is to take water from the regular pipes back to the water heater so that the water can be reheated. This type of system is usually expensive, especially if the house is already built and has to be retrofit.

The other type of hot water recirculation uses your existing cold water line as a return line to take water back to the water heater so that the water can be reheated. This type of system is much less expensive and is a great “Do It Yourself” project.

Installing a new innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” 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 have a temperature-controlled valve that allows the consumer to easily adjust the temperature to meet their particular needs. There is no water waste as it reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides faster hot water to all your faucets and showers for better water conservation.

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.
• 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!

In 1990, 30 states in the US reported ‘water-stress’ conditions. In 2000, the number of states reporting water-stress rose to 40. In 2009, the number rose to 45. There is a worsening trend in water supply nationwide. Taking measures at home to conserve water not only saves you money, it also is of benefit to the greater community.

Saving water at home does not require any significant cost outlay. Although there are water-saving appliances and water conservation systems such as rain barrels, drip irrigation and on-demand water heaters which are more expensive, the bulk of water saving methods can be achieved at little cost. For example, 75% of water used indoors is in the bathroom, and 25% of this is for the toilet. The average toilet uses 4 gallons per flush (gpf). You can invest in a ULF (ultra-low flush) toilet which will use only 2 gpf. But you can also install a simple tank bank, costing about $2, which will save .8 gpf. This saves 40% of what you would save with the ULF toilet. Using simple methods like tank banks, low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators you can retrofit your home for under$50.

By using water-saving features you can reduce your in-home water use by 35%. This means the average household, which uses 130,000 gallons per year, could save 44,00 gallons of water per year. On a daily basis, the average household, using 350 gallons per day, could save 125 gallons of water per day. The average individual, currently using 70 gallons per day, could save 25 gallons of water per day.

When buying low-flow aerators, be sure to read the label for the actual ‘gpm’ (gallons per minute) rating. Often, the big box retailers promote “low-flow” which are rated at 2.5 gpm, which is at the top of the low-flow spectrum. This may be needed for the kitchen sink, but we find that a 1.5 gpm aerator works fine for the bathroom sink and most water outlets, delivering the same spray force in a comfortable, soft stream.

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). Install innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (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.

Finally, it should be noted that installing low-flow aerators, showerheads, tank banks and other water-saving devices usually is a very simple operation which can be done by the homeowner and does not even require the use of tools. Water conservation at home is one of the easiest measures to put in place, and saving water should become part of everyday family practice.

Waiting for hot water is a common problem: turn on the faucet or shower for hot water, then wait for the water to slowly run from cool to hot. With a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve in place, there’s no more waiting for hot water!

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).

Without a recirculation system, every time you wait for hot water to arrive: That 2-3 gallons of water from your water heater (that runs down the drain) is replaced by COLD (ground temperature) water, requiring your water heater to use additional energy to heat the cold water.

Simply install innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (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 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.

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.
• 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!

Hot water recirculation for domestic water systems have created a lot of buzz these days, spurred primarily by consumer demand for hot water instantly at the tap. Houses are getting bigger, featuring master baths with giant tubs located farther from the hot water source and it’s wasteful to let all that water go down the drain, even if it is the drain of a shower with six heads.

G.A.M.A. statistics show that the average home can waste over 17,000 Gallons of fresh water each year waiting for hot water to arrive at their faucets and showers.

Comfort and convenience are the goals when homeowners spend $900-$1600 for tank-less water heaters. However, they still end up wasting water while waiting 2-3 minutes for the water to run hot.

Simply Install innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (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.

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.
• 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!

In your home, the water in the hot water pipe has usually been sitting in the pipes for a while and is probably not hot right away. Normally, anyone needing hot water opens the hot water faucet and waits until fresh hot water from the water heater reaches the fixture. In large homes, especially at the plumbing fixtures farthest from the water heater, this can take a quite a while and waste a lot of water down the drain. In fact, according to the GAMA, the average family can wastes over 17,000 gallons of fresh each year this way.

Hot water recirculation systems circulate water in the hot water pipes, so that hot water will always be available and less water is wasted. Conservation issues are rising in importance due to constantly expanding populations and limited resources.

Simply Install the innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (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 energy, 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 faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation.

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.
• 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!

Every homeowner gets frustrated waiting for hot water — but how many stop to think what happens to the 2-3 gallons of water that runs down the drain during the wait?

Those gallons of water are wasted. In fact the average household can waste over 17,000 gallons of water down the drain while waiting for water to “run hot”.  Now multiply that by the number of homes in your community, your state, and your country. That equates to billions of gallons of water wasted!

Conservation issues are rising in importance due to constantly expanding populations and limited resources. Our solution: a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve.

Installing this innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” 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). These hot water recirculating systems have a temperature-controlled valve that allows the consumer to easily adjust the temperature to meet their particular needs. To save hot water and save energy, there is no water waste as it reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation.

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.
• 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!

As water (heated by your water heater) sits in the pipes between the water heater and the faucets or showers, it cools. When you turn on the faucet or shower you need to flush this cooled hot water to get to the fresh hot water. With low-flow faucets and long plumbing runs, this can take a long time – and waste a lot of water. And it can cause problems for your appliances too – forcing washers and dishwashers to use more time and energy heating their own water (or worse, run with water that is not hot enough to clean your dishes properly). An instant hot water system – or hot water recirculation system – circulates the cooled water back into the hot water tank (rather than you running it down the drain) while your hot water pipes are filled with freshly heated hot water.  This provides faster hot water at your faucet or shower without waiting or wasting water.

Installing this new innovative and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” 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). These systems have a temperature-controlled valve that allows the consumer to easily adjust the temperature to meet their particular needs. There is no water waste as it reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides instant hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation.

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.
• 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!