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

Specification Objective

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

Verify adequacy of plumbing

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

Specification Objective

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

Maximize effectiveness of heat exchange

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

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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