In need of instant hot water in our home, because of draught waste apprx 17,000 gal of water. On www.hotwater lobster.com, was introduced to a product new to me. It requires minimal installation, which is said to take about 10 minutes. Would appreciate comments.

The easiest and least expensive way to have a hot water recirculation system is to install a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve which sells for $179.95.

SAVE WATER! The Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve provides faster hot water which also saves, water, time and money. How Long does it take for hot water to get to your faucet or shower? A lot of precious water is wasted down the drain while waiting for hot water. Even worse is the cost to heat the cold replacement water, which enters your house at ground temperature.

HOW IT WORKS! When the water in your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve cools below the user adjustable temperature (45-150 degrees F), the thermal materials within the Hot Water Lobster control valve contract, and silently open the valve. Thermal convection within your hot water tank naturally circulates the cooled water through your existing cold water pipes and back to the hot water tank for reheating. Your existing hot water tank now uses less energy reheating warm water instead of cold ground temperature water. When fresh hot water enters your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve, the valve automatically closes. This maintains hot water at the control valve without wasting water or energy. Turn on your faucet or shower and you get instant hot water. When you mount the Hot Water Lobster instant hot water control valve in the fixture furthest from your hot water tank (as shown in the installation diagram) all other fixtures in your house will also have faster hot water.

NO ELECTRICITY NECESSARY! The Hot Water Lobster is all mechanical and designed to provide an
electricity free solution to maintain hot water at the tap. This makes installation a snap (in less than 10 minutes). Other hot water solutions require the use of electricity and pumps that make installation difficult and the pumps are often noisy.

MORE HOT WATER! Adds as much as 10% more capacity to your current hot water system (by
keeping the water in your hot water pipes hot!).

KEEP PIPES FROM FREEZING! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve automatically allows
water in your pipes to circulate when the control valve cools below the set temperature-even when your electricity goes out.

REDUCES CONDENSATION! The Hot Water Lobster instant hot water valve reduces condensation on
pipes and toilets.

MAINTENANCE FREE! The Hot Water Lobster has a solid brass valve body with an adjustable thermal controlled mechanical stainless steel valve stem enclosed in a mounting box.

EASY INSTALLATION! The Hot Water Lobster comes complete with mounting box, 4 sets of 12'
flexible water lines and brass fitting. All pre-assembled and tested for an easy 10 minutes installation

Beware: The Hot Water Lobster may or may not work with your house water system and it certainly doesl not provide "instant hot water" the way a recirculating pump will -- despite their advertising claims. Be sure you determine whether or not the Lobster works for you within 30 days of purchase ($179) or you own it forever. They do not disclose that many house water systems have idiosyncrasies which will interfere with the ideal functioning of the Hot Water Lobster. They will always blame the non-functioning Lobster on your house water system and its problems. If it sounds too good to be true...etc.