Don, the recirc pump sends cold water in the line back to the water heater. I think it will solve your problem. I thought about my situation for years before installing the pump. Back around 10 years ago, there was a guy on the internet called Dan Holligian. One of his experts showed how to install one of these step by step. I recorded the video on tape and went on line a printed out the steps but never installed it until this year. Right now, I'm looking on line to see if Dan Holligan is there and can't find the link. Anyway, Amazon sells them but maybe cheaper on eBay. Read the reviews before you buy and take some negative commits with a grain of salt. Some comments are just not true. Here's the link for Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Laing-LHB08100092-AutoCirc-Recirculation-Timer/dp/B0046MDAK0
However, I did not pay that much for mine. I think I paid $40 bucks on eBay back in 2007. Again, mine works perfect!