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    Oct 23, 2008, 06:57 PM
    Slow hot water to pipes
    I replaced a water heater about 6 months ago. Ever since it takes a while to get hot water to the faucets. Some faucets are worse than others. The run is very close. No more than 20 total. I have the water heater up pretty high. It it about 32" off the ground. I also replumbed the pipes from galvanized to copper as well. I have a 1-1/4 main line with 1/2 lines that supply the faucets. I hope I have included all of the nessessary information. I have heard about the recirculating systems, but my hoome is very small and the run is so short. Lte me know if you have any suggestions.

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    Larry
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    Oct 23, 2008, 11:31 PM

    Larry, make sure your water heater has thermostat set at 125F. Then, clean aerators at each faucet and shower heads at each shower...

    Also, do this : go to your bath tub, open hot water only coming out from the spout, and see if you get hot water faster...
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    Oct 24, 2008, 04:32 AM
    I will check on the thermostat temp. However I don't think I have the ability to turn on just the hot on my bathtub. I have one of the newer shower controls that is only one knob. It has a tab for controlling heat, but I assume that even on the hottest setting that it mixes in cold water as well. I suppose I could try it on the bathroom sink.

    Either way I will check the thermostat.

    Thanks,

    Larry
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    Oct 24, 2008, 06:29 AM

    Larry, one more thing. Do you have electric or gas hot water heater ?
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    Oct 24, 2008, 06:38 AM
    It is a gas heater.
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    Oct 24, 2008, 06:44 AM

    Well, if the problems started with replacement of the heater, than I would first concentrate on the heater itself. Check if all valves at the heater are open, if you have check valve (back-flow valve ) that it is functioning properly, check for kinks in w/h supply line, and of course: see if thermostat is set to proper temperature.

    How's the pressure in your house ? Did it change with the w/h replacement, too?
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    Oct 24, 2008, 10:29 AM
    The pressure is about the same. It might be a little better even. Before I had pipes that were pretty bad as far being clogged. They were galvanized.
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    Oct 24, 2008, 05:51 PM
    I checked the thermostat and it just has a dial that has settings on it. It is currently on "Very Hot". I checked and all of the valves are all the way open. Does the height of the unti have anything to do with it?
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