| Hot Water Demand Systems | | | | angle stops under the sink to "T" into the piping. |
| The S-02T Series D’MAND® System is a | | | | This is because the pump does not develop |
| "Demand" type hot water delivery system, | | | | enough pressure to overcome the pressure drop |
| meaning that the hot water does not get pumped | | | | that would occur in the small openings in fixture |
| to your fixtures unless you "demand" it by | | | | supply hoses. |
| pushing a button or activating the system in some | | | | The prices listed are from Metlund's website. |
| other way. | | | | Metlund D’mand S-02T-PF Kit retails for |
| The pump is located at a fixture such as under | | | | about $797.50, and comes with flanges, two |
| the bathroom sink or under the kitchen sink. | | | | copper “T” compression fittings, and two |
| Typically you would want to locate it at the end | | | | stainless steel flex-lines for easy installation. |
| of a main hot water run that supplies other | | | | Metlund D’mand S-02T-PF-R Kit ($852.55) |
| fixtures as well so you can use one pump for | | | | Same as S-02T-PF plus one remote control |
| several fixtures. It depends of course, on how | | | | package. |
| your home was plumbed. | | | | |
| When the pump senses a sudden increase in | | | | The Chilipepper Model CP6000 Demand Hot Water |
| temperature it knows the hot water is arriving | | | | Pump |
| and it shuts off so the hot water does not get | | | | The CP6000 is also a demand system very |
| into the cold water line. The Metlund pumps turn | | | | similar to the Metlund D'mand System. The |
| off when they sense a 3° increase in | | | | major differences include a much more powerful |
| temperature. Now you have hot water instantly | | | | motor...1/3 horsepower, a much higher maximum |
| at the fixture and anywhere else plumbed off the | | | | pump pressure...50 PSI, and an adjustable shut off |
| main line. | | | | sensing temperature. The range is 3° to 12°, |
| According to Metlund, the S-02T models are | | | | which allows you to fine tune the "hotness" of the |
| designed for use in large homes or commercial | | | | delivered water when the pump shuts off. |
| buildings where the distance from the water | | | | The high rpm powerful motor makes enough |
| heater to the farthest fixture is greater than 100 | | | | noise that you can hear it run. Since you can hear |
| feet. They are compatible with tankless water | | | | it run you can hear it shut off and you then know |
| heaters. | | | | it's time to turn on the hot water. |
| The pump has a maximum pressure of about 13 | | | | Connection to the plumbing is done with the same |
| PSI and a 1/8 horsepower motor. | | | | type of supply hoses as most of today's |
| The S-02T model weighs 16 lbs. Dimensions are | | | | homes. The water supply to the house does not |
| 16" wide, 9" deep, and 6½" tall. The motor used | | | | need to be turned off. You just shut off the |
| for the S-02T is a Taco Model 0011 Circulator | | | | angle stops under the sink, connect up the hoses, |
| pump. | | | | and turn the valves back on. |
| Installation of the S-02T requires full 1/2" plumbing | | | | The CP6000 weighs 5 pounds, Dimensions are 6" |
| connections, normally requiring the removal of the | | | | wide, 8-1/4" deep, and 3-7/8" tall.. |