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    shailendrabaich Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 5, 2013, 05:35 AM
    Can a normal water pump be used in a hot water system?
    I need to install a pump on my hot water system and I was wondering what type of pump I need to install
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    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
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    Jun 5, 2013, 09:42 AM
    Use a circulating pump. Connects to home water system, some at the farthest faucet, others at the hot water heater. Remember, you will spend more money keeping the water hot so good pipe insulation is important. .
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    Jun 5, 2013, 10:20 AM
    I need to install a pump on my hot water system
    Ma0641 thinks you wish to circulate hot water to your farthest fixture while I think you want a booster pump to increase the pressure. You decide! Back to you, Tom
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