Drain Heat Recovery

Detail ID 7.0301.3
Topic
Water Heating
Subtopic
Thermal Loss Reduction
Desired Outcome

Effectively capture heat from outgoing drain water with leak-free and compliant installation

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • MF
Specification Objective

Verify current plumbing infrastructure is sufficient to support the installation(s)

Verify adequacy of plumbing

  • MF
Specification Objective

Choose a location where cold water draw is concurrent with a warm drain

Ensure vertical drop of drain is sufficient to allow installation of the recovery device

Identify suitable locations

  • MF
Specification Objective

Install drain heat recovery device in accordance with manufacturer specifications (e.g., cold water counter flow)

Maximize effectiveness of heat exchange

  • MF
Specification Objective

Plumb the tempered water line (post-drain heat recovery device) as close to the primary fixture as possible (e.g., showerhead); or to fixtures that will have water use concurrent with drain heat recovery (e.g., shower that is supplying the drain water); or to the cold water intake of the water heater

Minimize heat loss from tempered water

  • MF
Specification Objective

Provide occupants/owners with user's manual, warranty information, installation instructions, and installer contact information

Manufacturer supplied information available to occupant

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