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Customer reviews for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
The Watts Plastic Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer provides instant hot water at your faucet or shower, eliminating water waste caused by waiting for water to heat up. The unique pump design offers quiet, maintenance-free operation and includes a programmable timer that activates the pump only when you need it.
Overall rating:
(52 reviews) 52
Rating breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
35
4 stars
10
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
5
45 out of 52(87%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
Review 1 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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It does what they claim
,PostedFebruary 5, 2012
DIYWalt
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Ease of installation
4
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
3
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5
I have had this installed in my home for about a year. My morning shower is now hot in 10 sec rather than a minute and a half. I think the price is a bit high; if this were $125, I would give it 5 stars. Installation: no problem for an experienced do-it-yourselfer.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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This product is easy to install and has great features
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
justme
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Great to have hot water when you need it with out wasting water waiting for it to get hot to do dishes or shower. Saves on your water usage. You don't run out of hot water taking a shower. Takes less than an hour to install and can be installed with out professional help. LOVE IT!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Second one I've purchased
,PostedJanuary 30, 2012
RJHill
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
If you're tired of waiting for the warm water this is for you. I have installed this item twice in both homes I've live in over the past seven years. It saved water without raising my power bill. The pump comes with one sensor, but normally it will take a second sensor to keep the entire house system working properly. That means a second sensor kit purchase which cost around fifty dollars. I highly recommend this product if you are tired of waiting a couple minutes for the warm water to arrive at the faucet.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Great product and easy to install.
,PostedJanuary 10, 2012
apextony
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Ease of installation
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
4
/
5
I installed one of these on my house a few years ago and installed this one at my parents' house in Dec 2011. They are very happy with this product and wonder now just how much water they have been wasting over the years without it!
No additional trips to Home Depot were needed to install this product...everything you will normally need is included. The pump itself is actually a very high quality german made one I'm familiar with from many years in the aquarium hobby.
The price has gone up quite a bit since I first installed mine which is the only reason I gave it less than highest rating for value. I still think it's worth it even at the higher price.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
Overall rating
So Far, So Good
,PostedJanuary 4, 2012
BillRM
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
Ease of installation
4
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5
Quality
4
/
5
Value
4
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5
Installed it today. For an amateur, allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours for installation. About 30 minutes of that will be prep time in reading instructions, understanding how the system works, and locating optimum installation locations, etc. The only tools I needed were a crescent wrench and a pair of vise-grip pliers. - I have a plumbing manifold system, with five hot water branches. Ideally, I should put one of the sensors at each branch end, but I'm settling for one in the master bath under a lavatory for now. I may add more later.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Works good
,PostedJanuary 4, 2012
Ed15
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
4
/
5
Nice to have the warm water fast, saves on water, very easy to program timer, easy to install on water heater.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Don't recommend
,PostedDecember 30, 2011
mj65
I have had 2 of these installed...both worked for about 1-2 months and then both burned out.....They need to make them more robust or something.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Works well and easy to install
,PostedDecember 28, 2011
Will
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 month
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Once I understood that the pump and valve went at different points in the hot water system (pump goes at the water heater and the plastic valve at the farthest point in the hot/cold water system) the install was much easier.
Make sure you read the manual first. The timer setting is easy - if you've read the directions. Typical for most men, I didn't bother and just fiddled with the timer. It would have saved me a few minutes to read the instructions.
Watch that you have a 120 volt outlet near the pump. If you do, insure you put the pump close enough to reach with the cord.
The people at HD were helpful. I needed some help with the right plumbing fittings. I got the "Shark" brand connectors. They needed no soldering. They do cost a bit more, but they were easy to install. Make sure you get some Teflon tape for the threaded fittings on the pump.
Watch that you have a 120 volt outlet near the pump. If you do, insure you put the pump close enough to reach with the cord.
The people at HD were helpful. I needed some help with the right plumbing fittings. I got the "Shark" brand connectors. They needed no soldering. They do cost a bit more, but they were easy to install. Make sure you get some Teflon tape for the threaded fittings on the pump.
So far, we're happy and would recommend this pump. The pump comes on just before we get up and goes off at bedtime. No more wasted water or washing hands with 50 degree water! Our home is Flagstaff and the cold water (in the winter) is 45 to 50 degrees.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
Overall rating
Easy to install
,PostedDecember 19, 2011
syswayne
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 week
Great product and easy to install. I am 72 years old and I installed buy myself. Long way from my master bedroom, bathroom and it works perfect. Hope it last a long time.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
Overall rating
Works Well
,PostedDecember 13, 2011
BH28
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:3 months
Ease of installation
5
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Easy to install, and works as designed. We have warm/hot water in seconds vs, what used to take 5 minutes.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Only lasted 1 1/2 years
,PostedDecember 10, 2011
Waterboy
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
1
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5
Value
1
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5
It worked absolutely great for a while. With our distance between the water heater and the kitchen, it could take almost 2 minutes for the water to get up to temp. When the pump did work, the water was always hot. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more if they could build it to last longer.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Works great but too much warm water in cold line.
,PostedDecember 6, 2011
Viper
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
Ease of installation
4
/
5
Quality
5
/
5
Value
2
/
5
This product works well! Hot water is available instantly when the pump is turned on. The only problem I have with it is that the cooled water in the hot water line is pumped back to the hot water heater through the cold water line. So whenever you turn on the cold water, it is usually warm!!! This is a problem! You will waste just as much cold water in flushing the line as you will save in waiting for hot water without the pump. I decided to take this product back for a refund.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Everything necessary is included
,PostedNovember 29, 2011
Easy to install. Timer directions could be written clearer, but after you figure it out, it is easy to program. This will be a water saver in our house. It is a long way from the water heater to the shower so we waste a lot of water just waiting for the hot water to arrive. Those days are over.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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HOT HOT WATER
,PostedNovember 28, 2011
LAYZER
Ease of installation
3
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I had several sinks and 2 showers that took almost 5 minutes to get the water hot. When I installed this, It literally takes no more than 5 seconds per faucett
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
Overall rating
Product does not perform as advertised
,PostedNovember 8, 2011
Shorty
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
/
5
I had to rate this product poor because it did not perform as advertised. My plumber said it is not suitable to my house plumbing configuration. It saved little time it getting hot water to distant fixtures.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Been amazing for 2 years now!
,PostedNovember 4, 2011
hershpersh
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
/
5
We installed this recirc pump 2 years ago and it still works flawlessly around the clock. This is truly instant hot water- such a water saver since there is no more waiting for the shower, tub, or sink water to get up to temp. Wouldn't live without one now!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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So far so good!
,PostedNovember 1, 2011
MaxJ
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
Ease of installation
5
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5
Quality
3
/
5
Value
3
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5
I was looking for a point of use water heater when a salesperson ask if they could help me. After a short discussion he led me to this system. It was real easy to install, took less than an hour. The manufacturer claims it takes only 5 cents a day to run it, but it doesn't say if that is electricity to run the pump or to keep the water warm. I find it hard to believe either one can be accomplished for 5 cents a day, but I'm going to find out and come back later and add a comment about my utility bill for gas and electric. After one week I am very happy with the system and would recommend it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Hose Failure after 4 Years
,PostedJuly 16, 2011
This pump is great. Unfortunately, the hot water hose fails after about 4 years. It was installed exactly according to the directions, and the temperature was well below the maximum listed. This put 2 inches of water in my basement. If you use the pump, use different hoses.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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-2points
3out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Simple, cost effective, easy to install.
,PostedJune 25, 2011
Anonymous
from Austin TX
Wow... I've had this for almost two months now and love it!! I installed it when I had to replace my water heater but wish I had done it sooner since it was soooo simple to install.
We used to wait around 2 minutes every morning for hot water (even for the 2nd person to take a shower if more than a 10 minutes passed since the 1st shower) and now it is 2 seconds. We have instant hot water on all of the faucets except for in the kitchen during the time the pump is set to come on. This is due to a branch in the hot water line.
I waited to post a review until I got my next gas bill to make sure this wasn't costing me a fortune for me to basically heat the concrete slab while it was on, and there isn't any significant change in my gas bill. It could be that the energy savings of the new water heater offset the energy needed to keep the lines hot. We run it everyday for 2 hours in the morning.
We'll probably be buying another passive sensor to install under the kitchen sink and have the pump come on in the evenings.
CONS: A little pricey and the cost of a 2nd passive sensor, if you need it, is pretty expensive.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Hot Water Re-Circulating Pump with Timer
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Hot water!
,PostedFebruary 10, 2011
Instead of running ten gallons of water we now have instant hot water in our bathroom. It would be great if HD would stock the under sink switch so I could add it to one other place in the house. The important thing to remember is that the all timer tabs must be pressed down for the entire period you want hot water when you use the timer. Although I did have a plumber install the pump it was really a simple install by using a flexible connector on the output side.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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