Do I need to install this on the cold or the hot side of the pipes?
1290900
You would install this on the main water pipe coming into your home, before it splits for your water heater.
801991
Technically it is for both. I suppose you could just hook up your cold water. Then the position for "cold" would work as needed. When the lever is pushed towards where the warm flow would happen, then nothing would come out is all. Its a nice faucet...love it for this price. Otherwise you might just look at say a R.O. faucet like this one: http://www.theperfectwater.com/Parche-RO-Faucet.html I have it as well and it's nice...however you won't get the flow that you would in a regular sink faucet I'd guess.
756671
I would get one with ONLY cold water supply. That is all we have and we have enjoyed them wihout hot water. Unless you have a Hot water recircling pump in that bathroom, it will probably take too long to get the hot water there anyway. If you are very cold natured, I would get one with dual temps, and have it installed by an expert, or a plumber. You will probably still need the pump unless you are very close to your hot water tank. Enjoy!
1696358
Yes you can install it on either side of your ductwork. I have mine installed exactly opposite of the photo shown for the unit here. While you purchase it, you might as well buy a spare filter for inside, it uses one per season in my area, probably due to hard water. I also hooked my water feed up to the hot water line in my house so that it can work at it's optimum.
189715
There is a doorway between my sink's hot water line and my toilet, so my choice was cold water or not at all. Based on the reviews of people who got a cold-only model and said they were pleased with it, I bought one too. I installed it in January and didn't mind the cold water like I thought I might. If I get one for the other bath, I'll probably get a cold-only model again although that toilet is right next to the sink in that bathroom and would be easy to connect. Also bear in mind that if your water heater is some distance away, you'll have to let the water run several seconds before any that's hot reaches the bathroom anyway. There is a doorway between my sink's hot water line and my toilet, so my choice was cold water or not at all. Based on the reviews of people who got a cold-only model and said they were pleased with it, I bought one too. I installed it in January and didn't mind the cold water like I thought I might. If I get one for the other bath, I'll probably get a cold-only model again although that toilet is right next to the sink in that bathroom and would be easy to connect. Also bear in mind that if your water heater is some distance away, you'll have to let the water run several seconds before any... » Read More There is a doorway between my sink's hot water line and my toilet, so my choice was cold water or not at all. Based on the reviews of people who got a cold-only model and said they were pleased with it, I bought one too. I installed it in January and didn't mind the cold water like I thought I might. If I get one for the other bath, I'll probably get a cold-only model again although that toilet is right next to the sink in that bathroom and would be easy to connect. Also bear in mind that if your water heater is some distance away, you'll have to let the water run several seconds before any that's hot reaches the bathroom anyway. « Show Less
481898
It's cold. The reason I didn't care is because I know that there is no one in my household that is going to stand there and wait 7-10 minutes waiting for hot water to come through the pipes. I suppose you could install a tank-less water heater behind the toilet but that kind of defeats the purpose of having a cost-effective way to wash your hands in a small bathroom. There is a soap tray. That's probably more important than the temperature of the water.
1070458
Most likely it is sediment in the piping. Without seeing the unit, that is a best guess. If the cold side has good pressure and the hot does not, look into this. Of course, do the simple things first like check to see if the valves are all fully open. The valve at the bottom is for a garden hose, like David said that can help, but doubt the sediment in the tank is the problem, more likely pipes have sediment stuck in them. Hope this helps.
1722643
I have not installed the unit I bought most recently but previous unit I have owned would only allow the cold to stay on continuously. I assume the hot is more deliberate, (needing to be held) because of the scald factor.
1050805
You can do either - but the advantage of ducting/exhausting to the exterior is that the noise will be directed outdoors. Also, don't forget that you'll need to provide fresh air intake - again, this can come from indoors or outdoors - but if from the outdoors, you will need to add a compressor heater if the temperature of the intake drops below 40F. This option (the compressor heater) is available on our site as an option when building this cooling unit.
785866
Usually it is a straight run of pipe with a flap on the hood outside so you should be OK hope this is helpful
1592648
I guess it depends on how you define 'cold weather', we have two units that were placed outside from the beginning by our installer and no problem to date, we are in south central Texas. 'hope that helps you, good product
1996922
This just hooks up to your toilets water line so the water is just as cold as if you opened up your cold water valve on your faucet. I've been using this model for the last 5 months and the coldness off the water really hasn't bothered me. I know that there are more expensive models that do hook up to both a hot and cold water lines of your bathroom faucet but I feel that would only be efficient if you had the type of water heater that offers instant hot water.
1320696
For hot water you will probably have to go through the wall, or get extension pipes (what is provided is limited) and feed it to the vanity in the base boards. The other option if you just want to hook up a cold water source is to get a bidget with a heater.Hope that helps.
1455545
It is not waterproof for outside installation. It should be installed on indoor part of pipe.
1862621
Mine is installed on the supply side. I left as much space as possible between it and the ac coil. I spoke to a few HVAC pros and they recommended to keep it on the supply side rather than on the return side using hot water This is a drip design and uses a fair bit of water meaning a lot of extra cost if hot water is used. Additionally the return side is cool air which can't carry as much moisture as warm air can. Install on the supply side with cold water; you'll be fine. My home is 3800 sqft and this unit keeps the set humidity level all winter long with no issue.
1802496
Not really, the intake has a suction pump which you put in a bucket of water. In cold weather you need to run the water through the unit more than once to get it warm enough. Use a bucket and run the water back in to it until it is warm. Then you will get hot water.
2024404
I've seen freezing water burst metal pipe so I don't think I would depend on that part. However, I use this for the plumbing in my fish pond which just came through another nasty winter with no damage to this piping. I believe the reason is that I keep one end of the pipe open during the winter and make sure there is no water in the pipe above the waterline of the pond. This gives the ice room for expansion while the pond is frozen over.