circulation pump

jwjojo

We have a steam boiler with a loop and a taco 007 circulation pump. We have gone through 2 pumps in a short period of time. Taco says the pump is not good for steam boilers, which is true! I was told to get the bronze colored pump because they can withstand the heat and steam. I was hoping someone could tell me which one to purchase. Thank you in advance. Joana

Zman

The Bronze 007 has been discontinued I would think the stainless model would be a good replacement.
One of the Steam or Taco folks that visit the site could probably confirm.
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Taco-007-SF5-007-Stainless-Steel-Circulator-1-25-HP-15054000-p

Derheatmeister

Even if you use a Stainless circ if you are using this on the Condensate return line you should install a devise such as the Fernox TF 1 prior to the Circulating pump so that the circ is not subject to ferrous materials and sludge.

Dave H_2

As said before, the stainless 007 would be best for your system. Cleaning the water is never a bad idea and also make sure the circulator is as low to the ground (if not lower) as you can get it. Even better if a heat exchanger is used and the circ is on the heating side of the heat exchanger.

Dave H.

pecmsg

jwjojo said:

We have a steam boiler with a loop and a taco 007 circulation pump. We have gone through 2 pumps in a short period of time. Taco says the pump is not good for steam boilers, which is true! I was told to get the bronze colored pump because they can withstand the heat and steam. I was hoping someone could tell me which one to purchase. Thank you in advance. Joana

Why is there a circulator on there in the 1st place?

Zman

pecmsg said:

Why is there a circulator on there in the 1st place?

I had assumed a hot water baseboard loop. Not sure why it matters...

pecmsg

Zman said:

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pecmsg said:

Why is there a circulator on there in the 1st place?

I had assumed a hot water baseboard loop. Not sure why it matters...

That/s what we need to know and it does matter.