What it delivers
The VORTPUMP HWRPK01ZL Hot Water Recirculation Pump is a hot water recirculation pump.
It cuts the wait at distant fixtures by keeping hot water moving in the line; tankless heaters have a minimum flow, so follow the heater maker's recirculation instructions.
Use a timer or on-demand control so the heater isn't firing to keep the loop hot all day, and insulate the hot line to the far fixture.
Other listed details: material: 304 Stainless Steel; model: HWRPK01ZL.
The listing gives dimensions of 5.12 in (L) x 4.84 in (W) x 4.57 in (H) and a weight of 8 lb.
Warranty, per the listing: 3-Year Warranty by VORTPUMP, Please ensure you are purchasing from VORTPUMP to get this 3-Year Warranty. Other sellers may not offer the same coverage.
Right unit for this house?
Install it when
- Long waits for hot water
- Owners who flush their own heater
Look at another unit when
- Heaters whose manual calls for a different method
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Recirculation pump
Trade-offs
- Match it to your heater's fittings
Install limits
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own. Flow at a rise is our estimate from the input; gas, venting and electrical work needs a licensed professional.
Rated performance
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | HWRPK01ZL | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 5.12"L x 4.84"W x 4.57"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 8 lb | Retailer |
| Voltage | 115 V | Retailer |
| Warranty | 3-Year Warranty by VORTPUMP, Please ensure you are purchasing from VORTPUMP to get this 3-Year Warranty. Other sellers may not offer the same coverage. | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A sensible recirculation pump for long waits for hot water.
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