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Old 11/14/09, 9:01 AM
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What is the purpose of this 24 hour timer on h2o heater?
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It's a recirculating pump. LINK
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Looks like it turns that circulating pump on/off so that they get "instant" hot water when they take their morning shower without paying to heat the pipes 24/7.



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