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Cities Endorsing
Laing's Instant Hot Water Pumps to Help Conserve Resources
Cities around the country are
increasingly requiring the installation of instant hot water
pumps systems for new and existing construction. As a
result, Laing's innovative collection of instant hot water
recirculation pumps has been endorsed by a number of cities.
An industry leader, Laing has a complete line of
energy-efficient products that designed to provide
homeowners with instant hot water at every faucet and shower
in their home.
Chula Vista, CA (PRWeb) December 5, 2006 --
In an aggressive move to reach their water conservation
goals, many cities around the country are requiring the use
of hot water recirculation systems in the construction of
new homes. Laing Thermotech's energy-efficient
instant hot water recirculation pumps are being endorsed
as a solution by a number of municipalities and water
districts.
"We are delighted to see the support that our recirculation
pumps are receiving from local city and government
agencies," Laing's CEO, Scott S. Shimer. "Their support
really validates the value our products bring to the
community."
Increasingly, U.S. communities are mandating recirculation
systems to save water and energy. For example, the city of
Fontana, Calif. has modified its plumbing code to require
hot water recirculation on all new construction. The
adjustment resulted because of the city's failure to meet
its water conservation goals using low-flush toilets and
low-flow showerheads -- drawing heavy penalties from the
state. The amendment to the Fontana Plumbing Code appears in
Article IV, Section 8-7 (b) and states:
"(b) UPS Chapter 10, Water Distribution, shall be amended by
adding a sentence to Section 1001 Running Water Required…as
follows:
Section 1001: All dwelling units shall be provided with an
approved recirculating hot water system, and all hot water
piping connected to that system must be insulated with a
minimum of R-3 insulation around the piping material,
throughout the recirculating hot water system."
Likewise, Oceanside, Calif. requires that
hot water recirculation systems be installed in all new
construction. Cambria, Calif. takes it a step further. It
also mandates hot water recirculation pumps for existing
homes and helps cover the cost of the system.
The same trend is also at work elsewhere in the country. The
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas
Fitters now require hot water recirculation systems.
Plumbing codes for Reno/Sparks, Nev. mandate recirculation
on all new construction. And some municipalities and water
districts are in the planning phase of implementing a hot
water recirculation program, including San Diego and
Templeton, Calif.; Peoria and Glendale, Ariz.; San Antonia
and Austin, TX.
Other cities are offering financial incentives to encourage
builders/developers to improve the water efficiency of their
new homes. For instance, builders in Denver can receive an
$85 rebate for installing a domestic hot water recirculation
system. A $100 rebate is given in Albuquerque, N.M;
Goodyear, Ariz.; and El Paso, TX. for the installation of a
Laing Autocirc® system or conventional recirculation system.
"Laing is the recognized leader in hot water circulation
systems, and has received the stamp of approval from many
areas," Shimer said.
Laing created the first practical do-it-yourself
instant hot water circulation system. The company offers
a variety of low-energy-consumption, fractional-horsepower
pumps for residential, solar and industrial use.
Hot water recirculation pumps from Laing are designed to not
only give homeowners instant hot water in their home, but
they help conserve energy and water. In fact, consumers can
save nearly $300 a year using the Autocirc System with an
electric water heater, according to an independent study by
consulting mechanical engineers Edward Saltzberg and
Associates. The system costs less than 10 cents a day to
operate and can save enough energy to pay for itself in less
than two years.
Laing' offers the Autocirc System for retrofit applications
and the UltraCirc®. for new construction. These
user-friendly products are available from local plumbers and
most home improvement stores and can easily be installed by
a plumber or even the homeowner. For more information about
Laing's hot water circulation pumps and other innovative
products, visit our
instant hot water web site.
About Laing Thermotech Inc.
Laing Thermotech Inc. is part of the Laing family of
companies, which originated in Stuttgart, Germany in the
early 1970's with the introduction of unique solar and pump
products. Today, Laing primarily focuses on manufacturing
fractional-horsepower pumps, flow-through heaters, and
hydronic heating components. The company's products are sold
worldwide, with sales and distribution operations in
Germany, Japan and the United States, as well as a
manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities in Hungary.
Laing employs innovative technologies to create product
designs that are reliable, compact, less expensive to
install and operate, and easier to service in the field. The
company holds a large number of registered patents in
consumer, commercial and industrial markets.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Bob Hutslar, National Sales Manager Plumbing & Heating
(615) 575-7466 Ext. 112
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