100+ Simple Ways You Can Save Water!

(not listed in any particular order)

#1 Install an eco-friendly temperature controlled Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve which provides faster hot water to all your plumbing fixtures (so water is not wasted down the drain waiting for water to run hot at your faucet or shower). You can save hot water with this hot water recirculating valve (an average household can save up to 17,000 gallons per year, and it also saves energy costs).

#2 When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.

#3 Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.

#4 Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.

#5 Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

#6 Choose shrubs and groundcovers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.

#7 Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumps.

#8 Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time.

#9 Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is more plentiful.

#10 For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.

#11 Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.

#12 Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.

#13 Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.

#14 Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and saves water, time and money.

#15 Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time.

#16 If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model.

#17 Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.

#18 If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.

#19 We’re more likely to notice leaks indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks.

#20 If you have an automatic refilling device, check your pool periodically for leaks.

#21 Check the root zone of your lawn or garden for moisture before watering using a spade or trowel. If it’s still moist two inches under the soil surface, you still have enough water.

#22 When buying new appliances, consider those that offer cycle and load size adjustments. They’re more water and energy efficient.

#23 Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.

#24 Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.

#25 Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped.

#26 When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.

#27 Use sprinklers for large areas of grass. Water small patches by hand to avoid waste.

#28 Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

#29 When running a bath, plug the tub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.

#30 Walkways and patios provide space that doesn’t ever need to be watered. These useful “rooms” can also add value to your property.

#31 Collect water from your roof to water your garden.

#32 Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.

#33 Rather than following a set watering schedule, check for soil moisture two to three inches below the surface before watering.

#34 Install a rain sensor on your irrigation controller so your system won’t run when it’s raining.

#35 Don’t use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.

#36 Use drip irrigation for shrubs and trees to apply water directly to the roots where it’s needed.

#37 Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It’s simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a week.

#38 Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and ground covers appropriate to your site and region.

#39 When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.

#40 Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.

#41 Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the sprinkler heads in good shape.

#42 Before you lather up, trade up your current shower head to a water-efficient shower head which helps reduce water consumption by up to 40%. Water-conserving shower heads are inexpensive, easy to install, and can save a family of four up to 17,000 gallons of water a year.

#43 Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.

#44 Don’t water your lawn on windy days when most of the water blows away or evaporates.

#45 Water your plants deeply but less frequently to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance.

#46 Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save water and prevent damage to your home.

#47 To decrease water from being wasted on sloping lawns, apply water for five minutes and then repeat two to three times.

#48 Group plants with the same watering needs together to avoid overwatering some while underwatering others.

#49 Use a layer of organic material on the surface of your planting beds to minimize weed growth that competes for water.

#50 Use a minimum amount of organic or slow release fertilizer to promote a healthy and drought tolerant landscape.

#51 Trickling or cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation than those spraying water into the air.

#52 Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.

#53 Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.

#54 Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.

#55 Use a rain gauge, or empty tuna can, to track rainfall on your lawn. Then reduce your watering accordingly.

#56 Encourage your school system and local government to develop and promote water conservation among children and adults.

#57 Learn how to shut off your automatic watering system in case it malfunctions or you get an unexpected rain.

#58 Set a kitchen timer when watering your lawn or garden to remind you when to stop. A running hose can discharge up to 10 gallons a minute.

#59 If your toilet flapper doesn’t close after flushing, replace it.

#60 Make sure there are water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.

#61 Next time you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low water use plant for year-round landscape color and save up to 550 gallons each year.

#62 Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don’t have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.

#63 Use a grease pencil to mark the water level of your pool at the skimmer. Check the mark 24 hours later to see if you have a leak.

#64 If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.

#65 Use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. If the top two to three inches of soil are dry it’s time to water.

#66 If installing a lawn, select a turf mix or blend that matches your climate and site conditions.

#67 When you save water, you save money on your utility bills too. Saving water is easy for everyone to do.

#68 When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your lawn needs it the most.

#69 Make sure your swimming pools, fountains, and ponds are equipped with recirculating pumps.

#70 Bathe your young children together.

#71 Consult with your local nursery for information on plant selection and placement for optimum outdoor water savings.

#72 Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.

#73 Insulate hot water pipes for more immediate hot water at the faucet and for energy savings.

#74 Wash your car on the lawn, and you’ll water your lawn at the same time.

#75 Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.

#76 Direct water from rain gutters and HVAC systems toward water-loving plants in the landscape for automatic water savings.

#77 Make suggestions to your employer about ways to save water and money at work.

#78 Support projects that use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and industrial uses.

#79 Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You’ll save up to 100 gallons every time.

#80 Share water conservation tips with friends and neighbors.

#81 If your toilet was installed before 1992, reduce the amount of water used for each flush by inserting a displacement device in the tank.

#82 Setting cooling systems and water softeners for a minimum number of refills saves both water and chemicals, plus more on utility bills.

#83 Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.

#84 Leave lower branches on trees and shrubs and allow leaf litter to accumulate on the soil. This keeps the soil cooler and reduces evaporation.

#85 Report broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or your water provider.

#86 Let your lawn go dormant during the summer. Dormant grass only needs to be watered every three weeks or less if it rains.

#87 Plant with finished compost to add water-holding and nutrient-rich organic matter to the soil.

#88 Use sprinklers that deliver big drops of water close to the ground. Smaller water drops and mist often evaporate before they hit the ground.

#89 Listen for dripping faucets and running toilets. Fixing a leak can save 300 gallons a month or more.

#90 Water only when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.

#91 One more way to get eight glasses of water a day is to re-use the water left over from cooked or steamed foods to start a scrumptious and nutritious soup.

#92 Adjust your watering schedule each month to match seasonal weather conditions and landscape requirements.

#93 Turn off the water while you wash your hair to save up to 150 gallons a month.

#94 Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.

#95 When shopping for a new clothes washer, compare resource savings among Energy Star models. Some of these can save up to 20 gallons per load, and energy too.

#96 Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it.

#97 Aerate your lawn at least once a year so water can reach the roots rather than run off the surface.

#98 When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink basin or a large container and rinse when all of the dishes have been soaped and scrubbed.

#99 Catch water in an empty tuna can to measure sprinkler output. One inch of water on one square foot of grass equals two-thirds of a gallon of water.

#100 Turn off the water while you shave and save up to 300 gallons a month.

#101 When you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the drain. Use it to water your trees or shrubs.

#102 If you accidentally drop ice cubes when filling your glass from the freezer, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.

#103 To save water and time, consider washing your face or brushing your teeth while in the shower.

#104 While staying in a hotel or even at home, consider reusing your towels.

#105 When backflushing your pool, consider using the water on your landscaping.

#106 For hanging baskets, planters and pots, place ice cubes under the moss or dirt to give your plants a cool drink of water and help eliminate water overflow.

#107 Throw trimmings and peelings from fruits and vegetables into your yard compost to prevent using the garbage disposal.

#108 When you have ice left in your cup from a take-out restaurant, don’t throw it in the trash, dump it on a plant.

#109 Have your plumber re-route your gray water to trees and gardens rather than letting it run into the sewer line. Check with your city codes, and if it isn’t allowed in your area, start a movement to get that changed.

#110 Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up or runs. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants.

#111 When you are washing your hands, don’t let the water run while you lather.

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HOW CAN WE GET FASTER HOT WATER?

Gone are the days of running our faucets at “full blast”. Now flowing water is costing us serious money. Water has become much more valuable, and all kinds of devices are being implemented to conserve water and conserve energy. These days all fixtures have flow restrictors, showers reduced to 2 gallons per minute and the bathroom sinks to about ¾ gallon per minute.

Years ago it was common in expensive homes to find hot water circulating systems that provided the home owner with instant hot water at any fixture in the house. The plumber would run the hot water piping in a loop from the water heater outlet to a fixture and from that fixture to the next and so on until he reached the last fixture. From the last fixture he would run a pipe back to the inlet of the water heater where a pump and check valve were located.

The pipe from the last fixture back to the water heater is known as a dedicated return line. A check valve located between the return line and the water heater inlet kept water from being drawn backwards through the return line when a fixture was in use. A pump located at the water heater would circulate the hot water through the piping, allowing hot water to always be ready at all the faucets. That way when ever a hot water tap was turned on there would be instant hot water. An additional benefit of instant hot water is the conservation of water. You don’t run thousands of gallons per year of water down the drain waiting for hot water to arrive.

Instant water is wonderful, but the cost of installing a dedicated return line is expensive. This type of dedicated return line also does not work well with tankless water heaters, which are becoming very popular. The problem is that tankless water heaters are turned on when water flows through them. Since the circulating system continuously circulates the hot water, the water heater would be on all of the time. That just wouldn’t work out very well. It’s unfortunate since tankless water heaters take a little longer than storage heaters to deliver your hot water.

Considering the high cost of plumbing a dedicated return line and the increasing costs of both energy and water these days, there are now recirculating systems that you can install yourself (without a dedicated return line-these systems use the cold water piping as the return line). To save hot water and save energy these hot water recirculating systems can have three types of controls: “Timer” controlled (which only provide hot water at certain times of the day and require electrical connections to operate the pump), “Demand” controlled (which require the user to push a button near the pump before hot water will be provided and require electrical connections to operate the pump) and “Temperature” controlled (which allow hot water to circulate only when the water temperature drops below the adjustable temperature setting, is all mechanical and requires no electrical connections).

Use of these systems can save a typical family of four up to about 17,000 gallons of water per year, and because the warm water is recirculating to your water heater (instead of cold ground temperature water), you also save heating energy.

By installing a recirculating hot water system you will not only have the convenience of faster hot water, but you will be saving a whole lot of water and energy-reducing your carbon footprint.

For more information about eco-friendly hot water recirculating systems, visit: www.hotwaterlobster.com

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Now Your Existing Water Heater Can Provide Instant Hot Water

Typically, when you turn the hot water faucet on you wait and wait. And then after a couple of minutes hot water finally emerges from your faucet. Meanwhile all that precious water is wasted running down the drain. This process is repeated for countless showers, baths, dishes, laundry and other daily tasks all across the country every day. The average household wastes around 40-50 gallons a day or about 16,000 gallons of water a year! This wasted water also results in increased sewerage bills (which are based on water consumption).

If only you had a “point of use” water heater at every faucet that would provide you with almost instant hot water whenever you wanted. But that’s not practical.

Well there’s a way to get one of the main benefits of a “point of use” water heater, almost instant hot water out of your faucets for less than $200.00. How? By using a temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve. This innovative little device allows faster hot water to be delivered to your faucet without having to wait for the water to run hot, while saving water and energy.

Reasons to install an eco-friendly Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve:

  • Saves thousands of gallons of water by not running it down the drain!
  • Get your hot water faster from your current water heater!
  • Save time, energy and money.
  • Eco-friendly…live a more “green” lifestyle.
  • Prevents pipe freezing.
  • Only $179.99! (Plus Shipping & Handling)
  • 30-day MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
  • 10-Year WARRANTY
  • Brass Valve with Stainless Steel Stem.
  • Easy installation! (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections required).
  • Shipped completely assembled with flexible water lines.
  • Works with or without a dedicated hot water return line.
  • When you turn on your faucet you’ve got instant hot water!
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What’s New In Hot Water Recirculation Systems?

Modern homes come equipped with a hot and cold water system. Most hot water heaters have a tank of water that they keep hot so that there will be hot water available for use. The problem is that when the hot water is left in the pipes, it cools. This is why your hot water faucet or shower has to run the cooled water out of the pipes before hot water arrives. This not only wastes water down the drain, it also wastes energy required to heat the cold (ground temperature) water that replaces the water hot water in your tank type water heater.

Hot water recirculation is designed to get around the problem of having to wait for hot water, which causes the average household to waste over 17,000 gallons of water every year as it runs down the drain. Water recirculation systems keep a constant supply of hot water in the pipes, circulating the water back to the water heater so that when the hot water faucet is turned on, it’s actual hot water that comes out. There are currently two methods for installing a recirculation system, and though one is more expensive than the other, both work equally well.

One type of hot water recirculation uses a dedicated line. This means that there is a pipe in the plumbing systems whose express purpose is to take water from the regular pipes back to the water heater so that the water can be reheated. This type of system is usually expensive, especially if the house is already built and has to be retrofit.

The other type of hot water recirculation uses your existing cold water line as a return line to take water back to the water heater so that the water can be reheated. This type of system is much less expensive and is a great “Do It Yourself” project.

Installing a new innovative eco-friendly and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” is a breeze (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy, these hot water recirculating systems have a temperature-controlled valve that allows the consumer to easily adjust the temperature to meet their particular needs. There is no water waste as it reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides faster hot water to all your faucets and showers for better water conservation.

Reasons to install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve:

  • Saves thousands of gallons of water by not running it down the drain!
  • Get your hot water faster from your current water heater!
  • Save time, energy and money while living a more “green” lifestyle.
  • Eco-Friendly.
  • Aids in preventing pipe freeze.
  • Only $179.99! (Plus Shipping & Handling).
  • 30-day MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
  • 10-Year WARRANTY
  • Brass Valve with Stainless Steel Stem.
  • Easy installation! (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections required).
  • Shipped completely assembled with flexible water lines.
  • Works with or without a dedicated hot water return line.
  • When you turn on your faucet you’ve got instant hot water!
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The Wait Is Over – Instant Hot Water Will Wait For You!

Every homeowner gets frustrated waiting for hot water…but how many people stop to think what happens to the 2-3 gallons of water that runs down the drain while waiting for hot water to arrive at the faucet or shower?

Those precious gallons of water are wasted down the drain. An average household can save up to 17,000 gallons of fresh water by simply recirculating it back to the water heater for reheating instead of letting it run down the drain. Think of the water wasted in a 300-home subdivision, a community, a city…millions and millions of gallons of fresh water wasted each year.

In a region where water conservation issues are rising in importance with a rapidly expanding population, and a record economic expansion that has consumers looking for comfort, Hot Water Re-circulation systems are a good solution to this problem.

In typical plumbing, water is supplied from the water heater through the pipes to the tap. Once the tap is shut off, the water remaining in the pipes cools. The next time hot water is required; the cooled water must be replaced by fresh hot water in your hot water pipe.

Innovative new technology brings a hot water re-circulation system for instant hot water that saves water, saves energy, prevents pipe freezing, is convenient to use and easy to install (not requiring pipe cutting or electrical wiring). This system is typically used on retrofits but may also be installed on new construction. It consists of an eco-friendly temperature controlled thermal convection powered hot water re-circulation valve installed under the plumbing fixture farthest from the water heater. The Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve contains a sensor, which opens the valve only when the water temperature drops below the adjustable temperature setting.

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Save Water In Your Bathroom and Shower The Easy Way!

■Install water efficient showerheads to save up to 6,000 gallons of water per person each year.

■Use a bucket to collect water while waiting for the shower to get hot or Install innovative eco-friendly and patented technology known as the Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot water Valve Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve (simple installation: no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy, these Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot water Valve hot water recirculating systems are temperature-controlled and are easily adjustable to meet your particular temperature needs. There is no water waste and it also reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation. The average family can waste over 17,000 gallons of fresh water each year while it runs down the drain as you wait for hot water to arrive (according to G.A.M.A. statistics).

■Take shorter showers. Limit time spent in the shower to soap up, wash down, and rinse off. Shorter showers save on energy costs associated with heating water

■Use a shower timer. Choose from a manual 4-minute egg timer or a more sophisticated electronic timer that either attaches to the shower wall or showerhead, or is wired into the wall during construction.

■Use a bucket to collect water while waiting for the shower to get hot

■Shave your legs before taking a shower. Use running shower water to rinse off.

■Insulate hot water pipes. This avoids wasting water while waiting for hot water to flow through and saves energy.

■Consider an instantaneous water heater if your existing water heater is located some distance to the bathroom. Talk to a plumber first to make sure it will work adequately with your 3-star showerhead.

■Make sure your hot water system thermostat is not set too high. Adding cold water to reduce the temperature of very hot water is wasteful.

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Saving Water = Saving the Future!

Water efficiency is the long-term ethic of saving water resources through the employment of water-saving technologies and activities. Using water efficiently will help ensure supplies for future generations.

Across the country, our growing population is putting stress on available water supplies. Between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population nearly doubled while the public demand for water more than tripled! Americans now use an average of 100 gallons of water each day—enough to fill 1,600 drinking glasses! This increased demand has put additional stress on water supplies and distribution systems, threatening both human health and the environment.

There’s a reason that water has become a national priority. A recent government survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional, or statewide water shortages. But by using water more efficiently, we can help preserve water supplies for future generations, save money, and protect the environment.

One way to help save the average family over 17,000 gallons of fresh water each year is to use a hot water recirculating system to send cooled water (from your hot water pipe) back to your water heater for reheating instead of running it down the drain (while waiting for hot water to arrive at your faucet or shower).

Simply install innovative eco-friendly and patented technology known as the Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot water Valve (is a breeze to install-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy, these eco-friendly hot water recirculating systems are temperature-controlled and are easily adjustable to meet your particular temperature needs. There is no water waste and it also reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water

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Saving Water = Saving the Future!

Every homeowner gets frustrated waiting for hot water…but how many people stop to think what happens to the 2-3 gallons of water that runs down the drain while waiting for hot water to arrive at the faucet or shower?

Those precious gallons of water are wasted down the drain. An average household can save up to 17,000 gallons of fresh water by simply recirculating it back to the water heater for reheating instead of letting it run down the drain. Think of the water wasted in a 300-home subdivision, a community, a city…millions and millions of gallons of fresh water wasted each year.

In a region where water conservation issues are rising in importance with a rapidly expanding population, and a record economic expansion that has consumers looking for comfort, Hot Water Re-circulation systems are a good solution to this problem.

In typical plumbing, water is supplied from the water heater through the pipes to the tap. Once the tap is shut off, the water remaining in the pipes cools. The next time hot water is required; the cooled water must be replaced by fresh hot water in your hot water pipe.

Innovative new technology brings a hot water re-circulation system for instant hot water that saves water, saves energy, prevents pipe freezing, is convenient to use and easy to install (not requiring pipe cutting or electrical wiring). This system is typically used on retrofits but may also be installed on new construction. It consists of an eco-friendly temperature controlled thermal convection powered hot water re-circulation valve installed under the plumbing fixture farthest from the water heater. The Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve contains a sensor, which opens the valve only when the water temperature drops below the adjustable temperature setting.

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Hot Water Recirculation Is Water Conservation!

Waiting for hot water is a common problem: turn on the faucet or shower for hot water, then wait for the water to slowly run from cool to hot. With a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve in place, there’s no more waiting for hot water!

The average family can waste over 17,000 gallons of fresh water each year while it runs down the drain as you wait for hot water to arrive (according to G.A.M.A. statistics).

Without a recirculation system, every time you wait for hot water to arrive: That 2-3 gallons of water from your water heater (that runs down the drain) is replaced by COLD (ground temperature) water, requiring your water heater to use additional energy to heat the cold water.

Simply install innovative eco-friendly and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy these systems are temperature-controlled and are easily adjustable to meet your particular temperature needs. There is no water waste and it also reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides faster hot water to your faucets and showers for better water conservation.

Reasons to install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve:

  • Saves thousands of gallons of water by not running it down the drain!
  • Get your hot water faster from your current water heater!
  • Save time, energy and money while living a more “green” lifestyle.
  • Eco-friendly.
  • Aids in preventing pipe freeze.
  • Only $179.99! (Plus Shipping & Handling)
  • 30-day MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
  • 10-Year WARRANTY
  • Brass Valve with Stainless Steel Stem.
  • Easy installation! (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections required).
  • Shipped completely assembled with flexible water lines.
  • Works with or without a dedicated hot water return line.
  • When you turn on your faucet you’ve got instant hot water!
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How To Prevent Pipe Freezing!

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of having a water pipe freeze and burst, you know first hand about what a devastating impact it can have on your home. The broken pipe itself is actually relatively minor, but the damage caused by the leaking water running through your walls and ceiling can mean a major reconstruction project, requiring replacing drywall, ceilings and maybe even furniture and appliances. Here are some ways to make sure you never have to go through that hassle.

1. Plan ahead and figure out which pipes could potentially freeze. Water pipes running through unheated crawl spaces and pipes running through walls to the outside are prime candidates for freezing.

2. Turn off the water supply lines running to your outside taps before the cold weather arrives. There is usually a shut off valve in the water supply line close to where it goes through the outside wall. Once the water is shut off inside, go outside and open the outside taps as well. This will drain any water remaining in the pipe or in the tap, so there’s nothing to freeze.

3. Check any pipes that run close to outside walls. Put some insulation between the pipe and the wall to help keep the cold away from the pipe.

4. Insulate any pipes that run through unheated crawl spaces. Wrap them with insulation and tape or put preformed pipe sleeve insulation along the pipes, then tape the sleeves in place.

5. Install electrical heating tape (available at home stores) on any pipes that run through areas that get really cold, like garages.

6. Letting a faucet drip during extreme cold weather can prevent a pipe from bursting. A small flow of water helps prevent pipe freezing. Opening a faucet will provide relief from the excessive pressure that builds between the faucet and the ice blockage when freezing occurs. If there is no excessive water pressure, there is no burst pipe, even if the water inside the pipe were to freeze. However, a dripping faucet wastes water and wastes energy.

7. OR, the best solution to prevent your pipes from freezing is to simply install innovative eco-friendly and patented technology known as a “temperature controlled hot water recirculating valve” (is a breeze-no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections). It uses your existing water pipes and the thermal convection generated by your water heater to circulate the water back to your water heater for reheating (not requiring a pump or any electricity). To save hot water and save energy these hot water recirculation systems are temperature-controlled and are easily adjustable to meet your particular temperature needs. There is no water waste and it also reduces the energy required to heat your water while it provides faster hot water to your faucets and showers.

Reasons to install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve:

  • Saves thousands of gallons of water by not running it down the drain!
  • Get your hot water faster from your current water heater!
  • Save time, save energy and save money
  • Eco-friendly – live a more “green” lifestyle.
  • Prevents pipe freezing.
  • Only $179.99! (Plus Shipping & Handling)
  • 30-day MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
  • 10-Year WARRANTY
  • Brass Valve with Stainless Steel Stem.
  • Easy installation! (no pipe cutting, soldering or electrical connections required).
  • Shipped completely assembled with flexible water lines.
  • Works with or without a dedicated hot water return line.
  • Keeps water
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