Heat Recovery Installation Aids

Tank Tap Adapter

HotSpot has developed and manufactures it's Tank Tap tank adapter that makes it simple to convert any standard hot water tank into a heat recovery tank. The adapter consists of an all-copper coaxial fitting that replaces the 3/4" boiler drain that comes standard on a hot water tank.

The Tank Tap adapter allows you to add ports to the tank by providing additional inlet and outlet ports on any standard hot water tank, so that the normal plumbing at the top of the tank does not have to be disturbed during installation. You can adapt any standard water heater tank into a heat recovery tank for use with a geothermal hot water generator or ECU/heat recovery systems.

•Unique Design

•Utilizes existing Boiler or Water Heater Drain for Inlet and Outlet of HotSpot Unit

•No need to turn off water to property for installation

•No permit needed for installation in most areas

• See sample installation diagram

Air Conditioner Water Heater (ACWH) Extended Installation

The HotSpot Hi-SEER ACWH has the heat recovery system already built into the AC unit. The ACWH includes an installation kit with a 12.5 ft. refrigeration line set to connect the outdoor unit to the indoor fan unit. If needed, the line set can be extended up to 50 ft. HotSpot can provide you with a 25 ft. extension kit(s), see below.

For commercial users, may we also suggest.... whenever you install a heat recovery water heating product in a high usage environment, you can maximize the efficiency and savings and increase your available hot water supply by adding a pre-heat tank. This allows the heat recovery circuit to heat water in a new tank that does not contain it's own heat source. The pre-heat tank sits in front of your existing main hot water tank, and when new water is drawn into the main tank it is already heated, limiting or eliminating the need for the conventional tank heater to operate. See heat recovery pre-heat tank options.