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circulator orientation

aktom
aktom Member Posts: 4
in THE MAIN WALL
what is the best way to orient a circulator on a horizontal pipe run? I believe I read where shafts sould always be horizontal.
thanks for any replies

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  • kevin coppinger_10
    kevin coppinger_10 Member Posts: 1
    true story....

    although...you can go vertical if and only if the system pressure is ABOVE 20 psi....kpc
  • J.C.A._3
    J.C.A._3 Member Posts: 2,980
    Yep!

    Motors horizontal and electrical box/connections on top.If this seems to be a problem, almost all waterlubed circulators on the market can be disconnected from the pump housing(4 screws/allenheads) and turned 180°. This will get the electrical connection on top.Keep in mind...they will ONLY turn 180°, not 90°!

    P.S. For all to see.....If you ever change a motor on a Grundfos 15-42/58 and have to junk it, SAVE THE SCREWS.

    I was in a bind a few months back. The screw on my Sawzall rounded out.(what are the chances?He He He.)Lo and behold, the screw from a Grundfos motor fit exactly! They are also made of a much higher grade metal than the 50 cent replacement from the hardware store. Us Yankees find things in a mysterious way but it works! (see, you all thought you wouldn't learn something today, but dammit, you did!) Chris
  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    Why not 90° Chris?

    The Grundfos Super Brute 15-58s I use will allow a 90° motor position. as long as the cover to the electricail clears.

    Good score on the allen heads for the sawzall! I'm pretty sure the Grundfos screws are metric. I know metric allen wrenches fit better than US sizes.

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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    Why not 90° Chris?

    I've turned 15-58 Super Bruted 1/4 turn.

    Good tip on the allen screws. I'm pretty sure the Grundfos screws are metric. The metric allen wrenches fit better the US sizes.

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  • Maine Ken
    Maine Ken Member Posts: 531


    The instruction sheet for the BruteII calls for the terminal box on one side or the other w/ the conduit entry facing down. The allen screws are 4mm. From the sheet "the pump must be installed w/ the motor shaft positioned horizontally. Under no circumstances should the pump be installed with the shaft vertical or where the shaftfalls below the horizontal plane."

    For what its worth!!!

    Ken
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