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The plumbing system consists of several components that are standard equipment in most homes along with some that are not so standard and are related to the home's solar nature and the unique contest requirements. This system will provide water needed for everyday use in the home and will recycle as much water as possible. This system has two parts --- supply and drainage.

A major concern in designing this system was to use the smallest amount of energy possible in heating water and transporting it to its destination. Extra attention was paid to the insulation of these pipes. Parasitic losses through piping can add up over the course of a 24-hour period. Urethane insulation with an R-10 rating was used to minimize losses. The system balances innovative design with all pertinent code requirements and IRS 2000 mandates as established by the US. Department of Energy.