Watercycles�6�4 - Drain Water Heat Recovery
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In the News
- Watercycles nominations "Energy-efficient product turning heads" Leaderpost, Regina
- Minister of Enviroment acknowledges Watercycles as an effective method to reduce energy costs
- Saskatchewan Energy Star Homes (New home construction)
- SaskEnerGuide for Houses now includes a rebate for drain waste heat recovery
- Watercycles�6�4 Sod Turning CTV News (Video)
- SaskBusiness magazine published article in the Nov/Dec 06 edition
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What is drain water heat recovery?
Drain water heat recovery (DWHR) is the practice of recovering the thermal energy we throw away down our drain particularly during a shower.�0�2 The Watercycle is a water to water heat exchanger designed for use with drain water.�0�2
Water is the most expensive natural element to heat and carries a significant amount of energy.Any hot water that goes down the drain carries away energy with it. That's typically 80¨C90% of the energy used to heat water in a home. Drain water (or greywater) heat recovery systems capture this energy to preheat cold water entering the water heater or going to other water fixtures.
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How does Drain Water Heat Recovery Work?
Drain water heat recovery technology works well with all types of water heaters, especially with demand and solar water heaters. Also, drain-water heat exchangers can recover heat from the hot water used in showers, bathtubs, sinks, dishwashers, and clothes washers.
Water enters the home between 5-12�0�2C and is heated to 50�0�2C in the hot water tank. Showerhead temperature is approximately 41�0�2C and this water is flushed down the drain at 37�0�2C.
This energy can be brought back into your home to substantially reduce hot water heating costs. The Watercycle�6�4 is a drain waste heat exchanger which will heat water coming into your home by 12�0�2C using the energy from water being flushed down the drain.
Watercycles�6�4 Energy Recovery Inc. is a prize winning company selected to provide the drain waste heat exchanger for the drain in the Factor 9 home currently being built in Regina, SK.
Watercycle�6�4 Benefits
- The Watercycle saves money on hot water heating
- The Watercycle extends the life of your hot water heater
- The Watercycle ensures pre-heated water is entering the tankless hot water heater
- The Watercycle increases the efficiency of geo-thermal system and extends the days a solar system can provide hot water 100% without back-up
- Watercycles reduces carbon emissions
- The Watercycle is 100% recyclable
Watercycles�6�4 Warranty
Click here to view our warrantyCode Compliance
DWHR double-walled heat exchangers meet the Uniform Plumbing Code, Section 603.3.4; 1995 CABO (Council of American Building Officials) One and Two Family Dwelling Code, Section 3402.3.1; 1998 ICC (International Code Council) One and Two Family Dwelling Code, Section 3402.4.2.1; and the 2000 and 2003 ICC International Residential Code, Section P2902.4.2 - Heat Exchangers.
