The only thing I am a little worried about is the new Moen kitchen faucet I have uses flex line so hoping the temp at 140+ is not a problem, just thought of this today when I was under my kitchen sink.
Not an issue. 140f is the recommended temp to a kitchen sink anyway. Most people have dishwashers which is how everyone should be doing dishes for sanitation reasons.The only thing I am a little worried about is the new Moen kitchen faucet I have uses flex line so hoping the temp at 140+ is not a problem, just thought of this today when I was under my kitchen sink.
I've got a pex system with manifold. We also travel regularly.There's two types of mixing
Point of source
Point of use
Point of source is easier and cheaper or you end up with a mess of crap under every sink. One point of source costs about the same as 2x point of use. If you factor in the labour it's about the the same money. A tank kit on PEX takes me 30 minutes. Copper takes an hour.
I run my tank at 150f and the mixing valve brings it back down to 120f. I basically turn a 40 Imperial gal tank into a 55(ish). Wife can have a full bath and I can still have a decent shower.
Since tanks are only good for 10-12 years I just take whatever I can get out of it in that time frame. In BC, tanks older than 12 years, can potentially void the insurance.
If you have an atmospheric tank I would definitely put some metal between the flex hose and the exhaust venting system.
Ah the home run system. Hate those setups, complete waste of material. The argument being no fittings in walls and ceilings so less chance of leaks later. It's also supposed to reduce pressure drops to other fixtures. My Calgary place has home run, complete waste of time and money with an increased chance of Legionella.I've got a pex system with manifold. We also travel regularly.
This entire thread has been wild to read. I think I'm going to install a Source mixer and turn up my tank...
I you touch the hot water in my house whenever someone is in the shower they will freeze. If you touch the cold they will be scalded.
And it’s even worse because we share the water system with our downstairs neighbours so it’s always a gamble.
I have actually some decent anxiety over it.
Show me a photo of the top of your tank.TBH, as someone whos owned a 1/2 inch copper system, and the 3/4 homerun system, the pressure drop can be quite noticible in locations on the 1/2. I'm sure it has to totally do with installation, but most builders (unlike you seem to do) they dont give a fuck.
Seems like this guy would be a better bet for me?
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