Water Heater Recirculating Pump Jumper

COMMENTARY

• Rosie expresses his frustration about the need for Daylight Savings Time

E-MAIL

• Judy in Marana, AZ has a tankless water heater equipped with a Grundfos recirculating pump. Yet she still experiences 3-5 minutes for hot water at some fixtures. Her plumber said its unavoidable
• Discussion of the proper installation and troubleshooting method for recirculating pumps. Key points include
  • Identify the fixture farthest from the water heater by timing the arrival of hot water
  • Install the Grundfos circulating pump’s jumper at this fixture
  • A jumper allows the pump to push cool water back to the cold water line until hot water comes out

Weekly To Do: Ready To Buy A Home

CALLER (not aired)

• Has a septic tank with 2 dry wells, 27 feet and 12 feet long. Last time she had it pumped, it filled up quickly. Two companies said either get a whole new system or another dry well. Few more questions are needed about activity in the home
• Importance of septic systems in Arizona’s non-municipal areas due to lack of infrastructure

CALLER

• Rental property owner experiencing a persistent sewer smell in the master bathroom. Despite attempts to eliminate the odor using bleach, foam cleansers, and smoke testing, the problem persists. Rosie explains an inexpensive fix that should solve the problem by extending the bathroom vent pipe

RESOURCE

• Weekly To Do: Are Your Ready To Buy A Home: Preparation steps to purchasing a home when you’re ready

Arizona Staycation

COMMENTARY

• Discussion of the latest Staycation to Tucson with a basket of Arizona goodies to enjoy
• Sign up for the next Staycation including your Sanderson Ford car rental for the weekend
• Takeaways from today’s broadcast

GOODIE BASKET MENTIONS

• Fairytale Brownies
• Purely Sedona Artesian Spring Water
• Roger Naylor’s Signed Book ‘Arizona Route 66 Road Trip’
• Arizona State Park Passes
• $250 Gift Card For Food & Fuel