CIRCULATOR PUMP REPLACEMENT

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Brimfield

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I have an outdoor wood boiler. After 8 years the Taco 009 circulator died. I am looking to find an energy efficient replacement. The height it has to pump is around 14 feet, boiler to the basement. I use a heat exchanger so I don't need to pump up three stories. I'm just trying to lower the electric bill some. Anyone know of a good pump for this?
 
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So the Taco 009 is 1/8 hp and draws up to 1.4 Amps at 115 volts or approximately 160 watts.
To use less energy you would need a smaller motor.
Grunfos has some as small as 1/15 hp.
This link has several different pumps that could be considered;
Circulator Pumps

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Unless you pay a super high per KWH rate, I don't see how 160 watts intermittent running would impact you electric bill all that much. The Taco I have is a 3 speed model and I usually run it on low.
 
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The circulator is not intermittent unfortunately, this is on a outdoor wood boiler circulating 24/7 . It adds up over time, so now that I need to change it I'm looking at the options for a more efficient one.

So the Taco 009 is 1/8 hp and draws up to 1.4 Amps at 115 volts or approximately 160 watts.
To use less energy you would need a smaller motor.
Grunfos has some as small as 1/15 hp.
This link has several different pumps that could be considered;
Circulator Pumps

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Thanks for the link and info, good place to start.
 
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+1 on the Grundfos.

Since you are running a loop, it really isn't up 14', it is about how many gpm that you need/want. Faster will equilibrium the temperatures sooner, but may be less efficient, depending on your heat exchangers.

All the best,

Peter
 
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Not sure they will work for your application you would need to check the pump specs but we replaced Taco 007 (and a different model) & are now using the Taco Viridian pumps on our radiant system... super quiet & efficient pump... the ones we have max out at .54 AMPS / .44 Watts
 
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Well I found it Taco Viridian 1816 variable speed 4-44 watts. I even got a cartridge to rebuild it when it goes. I got lucky that it died late march and not in February at - 5* , prime time for my OWB to break down. For now I'll fix it and shut down for the season.
 

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