Oiling a 3-piece Taco 110 circulator

speedbird

Hi, two questions about my Taco 110 circulator:

Instructions say: "Re-oil pump and motor annually with SAE No. 30 oil."

1. Ok but does it come pre-oiled? Meaning I would start oiling next year, not right now.
2. I've read I have to oil in 3 spots, but I only see 1 port, located on the bracket assembly?

Also, it's confusing that the label says motor is permanently lubricated. Any guidance is appreciated, just a homeowner trying to make sure this thing is happy. Attached a few pics of pump. Thank you.

delcrossv

If there are no oil ports on the motor, it's permanently lubed so you can skip that.

I'd bet the pump was not pre-lubed so there's no downside (aside form some possible dripping) to adding some

Joe Mattiello

yes, motors used to be wicking type lubrication which was one of the reasons Taco recommended horizontal installation only. However, motors now are equipped with permanent lubricants for motor, which explains why motor does not have oil ports.

Bracket assembly does require a couple drops of oil a year for trouble free operation.
if you have additional information you can contact Taco tech support at 401-942-8000

speedbird

Thanks to you both. Any recommendation on where I can get a little can of SAE 30 oil, maybe with a little spout?

Read about the Zoom Spout.

delcrossv

Zoom spout is fine. Try Amazon.