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
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. A point-of-use system is a system that you install where you are going to use it -- like the kitchen for instant hot water for soups and beverages, etc. It doesn't replace the regular water heater and the faucet won't replace your normal faucet. Most tanks will heat the water up to 200 degrees and it provides up to 60 cups of hot water per hour.

2. You could drill a new hole in the sink to install the instant hot water dispenser or, if you don't use the sprayer, you could remove and place the faucet for the dispenser there.

3. Straighten the copper tubing connections on the faucet. Slide a tube bending spring over the tubing (figure A) to straighten it without causing any kinking or damage.

4. Slide on the rubber O-ring which will seal the faucet in place (figure B). A retaining clip will secure the faucet to the sink (figure C).

5. The heating tank mounts on a bracket provided with the unit. You will make three press-on connections -- the cold filtered water with the blue tube, the tank bent pipe with the clear tube and the hot water outlet (figure D).

6. Connect the filter and then connect the main water supply. Be sure to fill the tank with water before plugging it in.

   Expert Note: Not only does the filter provide purified water for drinking, it prevents build up of sediment and harmful minerals in the heater unit.

   Tip: Not only is the hot water dispenser good for food preparation, you can install a small unit in out buildings, shops or garages anytime you need smaller amounts of hot water at a single point of use.

In the next segment host Paul Ryan will share tips on how the right showerhead can save water.

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