In this week's episode of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan replaces an old standard water heater ...
	with a new waterless hot water tank.
	He also shows how easy it is to install a hot water disperser to give you instant hot water for your favorite beverages.
	Ryan shares tips on how the proper showerhead can save water, ...
	and he finishes the show with instructions on installing insulation on your plumbing pipes.

Time: 12 hours over two days.

Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on our Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials for Replacing Water Heater --

Pipe cap
Pipe cap compound
Copper pipe
Copper pipe fittings
Tube cutter
Garden hose
Rotating pipe cutter
Close quarter cutter
Bucket
Pipe wrench
Safety gloves
Utility knife
Rotating pipe cutter
120-grit emery cloth
Wire brush
Channel locks
Screwdriver
Torch
Flux
Pipe clip
Drill
Hammer

Materials for Point of Use Water Heater --

Point of use water heater
Drill
Tube bending spring
Rubber O-ring
Retaining clip
Water filter

Materials for Replacing Showerhead --

Teflon sealing tape
Cloth
Pliers
Bucket
Food coloring
Stopwatch

Materials for Insulating Pipes --

Pipe insulation
Utility knife

	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Having the right low flow showerhead can reduce the amount of water you use while taking a shower by 30 percent. There are a number of different options in showerheads and they range in price from $10-$30. How do you know if your showerhead uses too much water?

   Old showerheads deliver four to five gallons per minute, however, newer regulations set the maximum water flow rates at 2.5 gallons per minute.

   To see if your showerhead is using too much water you need a bucket (marked with lines showing one gallon, etc.), stopwatch and food coloring to help you see the water. Just place a few drips of food coloring into the bucket. Take your showerhead and set the stopwatch when you turn the water on (figure A). If, after 20 seconds, you have more than 1 gallon of water in the bucket, you need to replace your showerhead.

2. Remove the old showerhead and apply Teflon sealing tape before installing a new showerhead.

   Expert Tip: When you put the new showerhead on, wrap a cloth around the fitting so that you don't damage the chrome with the pliers (figure B).

In the final segment, our host shares some tips on insulating your pipes.

RESOURCES:

Tankless Water Heater
Brand name: SETS System, Inc.
Where available: Visit the SETS System website, link below.
Model #: 220
SETS System, Inc.
6900 N. W. 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33166
Toll-free: 877-649-8589
Website: http://www.buytankless.com/

Point-of-Use Water Heater
Brand name: SETS System, Inc.
Model #: 110
See contact information, above.

Instant Hot Water Dispenser
Brand name: In-Sink-Erator
Model #: HC-1100SN
Color: Satin Nickel
Where available: Visit the In-Sink-Erator website, link below.
In-Sink-Erator
4700 21st St.
Racine, WI 53406
Toll-free: 800-558-5700
Fax: 262-554-3639
Website: http://www.insinkerator.com/

Filtration System
Brand name: In-Sink-Erator
Model #: F-201
Where available: Visit the In-Sink-Erator website, link above.
See contact information, above.

GUESTS:

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Suite 250
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-323-8876
Fax: 763-323-8935
Email: shane@autumnriver.biz

SETS Systems, Inc.
6900 N.W. 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33166
Phone: 305-863-9420