my water heater is in the attic. during the winter one of the pipes froze. a plumber suggested installing a?

Question

autocirc pump under one of the sinks. a good idea? no room anywhere else for water heater and all pipes and water heater are insulated.

Answer 1

The best solution is to build a room around the heater if possible
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Insulate the walls and roof. Make sure that there is at least a 4 inch air space between the insulation and the underside of the roof. This is requires for attic ventilation. Be sure to have a doorway large enough to remove the water heater.

Make an opening in the floor to the room below and install a floor vent in the water room and a ceiling vent in the room below.

Check local building regulations and codes.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

that is a very good idea ..the autocirc pumps keep water flowing thus preventing the freezing..plus get your hot water to the faucet much quicker saving you energy at the same time. Could also look at installing heat tape on the incoming line to the heater

Answer 3

This could be put on a timer connected to a thermostatic control and keep the water circulating when the temp drops or, all the time. The water would be there at the tap and hot at all times. It might save you some misery and time later on.

Answer 4

When tank is in high level of elevation you don't need to install any kind of pump . only you need is good insular in both line cold and hot ,If you experience frozen pipe insulate with fome and fiberglass aluminum cover also use thermal blanket to cover water heather ,For sure you're not see that problem again.

Answer 5

I doubt if I can improve on MARSH, however there are other options. You can have an infra-red heater bulb directed at the area connected to a frostat.which activates when the temperature drops to zero C