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 Pathfinder 59
May 11, 2009, 03:01 PM
Ihave heard when installing a new water tank gas or electric, on the hot water exit from the tank you can install what is called a ECO LOOP this is  aloop using four right anngle copper elbows and about five inches of copper pipe forming a loop. This is suppose to save the hot water from escaping into the house plumbing. Is this the same as using Heat Saver Nipples? Thanks
 mygirlsdad77
May 11, 2009, 03:28 PM
Yes, they serve the same purpose.  Nipples are easier, as you don't need to repipe.
 speedball1
May 12, 2009, 04:55 AM
Ihave heard when installing a new water tank gas or electric, on the hot water exit from the tank you can install what is called a ECO LOOP this is  aloop using four right anngle copper elbows and about five inches of copper pipe forming a loop. this is suppose to save the hot water from escaping into the house plumbing. Is this the same as using Heat Saver Nipples ?. thanks
 
You are correct, They perform the same function  Here are images of both of them. Regards, Tom