Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Pumps and Pump Equipment

The most widespread and familiar pumps are pumping, intended for the abstraction of pure water mostly from wells or boreholes, rarely - from a lake or river. Terms of Use define the structure, whereby the pumping pumps are classified into the surface, submerged and submersible borehole.

Circulation pumps provide constant circulation of water in the heating system.

Drainage pumps are distinguished by its ability to pump contaminated water - with an admixture of sand, silt, wood chips and other debris. They are necessary to eliminate the effects of floods and flooding, any accidents, for pumping polluted water from cellars, basements, ditches and trenches, to work in the drainage systems - are inevitable if the house is in a depression.

Fecal pumps are designed for the most contaminated and aggressive media, and designed for continuous use in sewer systems, simple and reliable. They are supplied with special cutting mechanisms capable of grinding solid fractions.

Naturally, the tougher operating conditions, the greater the reliability required from the Taco 007 pump, so it is more expensive and harder to the device. Some pumps are supplied with sensors and control systems. And most importantly, pumps are distinguished by performance and created pressure, on required for this power and mind power. Most often complicated and expensive pump can replace a simple model, but that's not always.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Taco PC600 Power Port Cards

One can use Taco plug in power port cards with any expandable controls (taco exp controls). It helps in enhancing the total system performance & integration. The expandable relay comes up with the standard 3 power port slots which can accept any cards combination.

If the circulators operations are controlled which are connected to the switching relay, the PC 600 cards would provide an ideal way to save energy, protect system with enhanced comfort level. The nightmare of plug in is simplified as cards can be plugged in any of the provided slots. One can easily customize any of the systems. One does not need to use any of the additional wiring with Taco add on power controls which further enhances the system control & boiler optimization.

Its features are listed below:

  1. It has the solid electronic card.
  2. It can be used with any of the Taco Exp models (expandable relay).
  3. It does not require any wiring.
  4. It is provided with LED lights.
  5. It has fixed as well as adjustable time delays.
  6. It can optimize any of the systems.
  7. It is 100% tested in factory.

The Taco PC600 Power Port Card (Taco PC600, Taco PC605, Taco PC610) helps in maintaining the power to circulator after the priority zone is fulfilled but the boiler does not get fired in this. The circulator gets rid of excess heat by throwing it in the priority zone. This minimizes the standby loss during warmer months. It optimizes the boiler operations when it is used with the boiler reset controls. One can use an adjustable potentiometer to maintain the power supplied to the circulator from 20 sec (seconds) – seven min (minutes). One can also use the Taco PC600 Power Port Card with the boilers that are inbuilt with an integrated reset controls. It enhances the operation of the total system. It is a perfect way to provide energy savings.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

3/4" PEX Tubing w/Oxygen Barrier


The 3/4" PEX Tubing w/Oxygen Barrier has been manufactured as per the highest and best standards such as ASTM F876/F877, CSA B137.5, DIN 4726, NSF 14, SDR 9 etc. This PEX Tubing with Oxygen Barrier has also been certified with nsf-pw for potable water and nsf-rfh for radiant floor type heating systems.


Specifications


The 3/4" PEX Tubing w/Oxygen Barrier comes with UPC listing from the IAPMO and has a minimum radius bend spanning 7 inches. These PEX tubing versions are pressure rated at 100 psi at 180 degree Fahrenheit and have complete warranty provided by the manufacturer spanning almost 25 years, which offers greater confidence and assurance to the consumer in these products.


Compatibility Aspects



The 3/4" PEX Tubing w/Oxygen Barrier is completely compatible with clamp tool ratchet, crimp tools, crimp fittings, crimp rings, cinch clamps or those made of stainless steel, press sleeves of stainless steel, press tool and fittings etc. These 3/4" PEX Tubing w/Oxygen Barrier versions are available in four different variations namely 300 feet lengths available in PEX tubing as well as OxyPex tubing as well as 500 feet length available in PEX tubing and OxyPex tubing materials respectively.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Taco 007

The versatility of the Taco 007 Cast Iron Circulator Pump makes it perfect for usage across a wide range of different applications. The special design of this pump enables the circulator to function smoothly without emitting any kind of noise.


The 007-F5-7IFC Taco comprises several features such as unique construction of cast iron along with flange dimensions of universal nature. The special 00 series of the Taco pumps all come with replaceable cartridges and so the 007-F5-7IFC Taco is no exception. The cartridge is equipped with all requisite movable parts and hence this means that servicing becomes much easier. Whenever a repair is needed on the circulator pump, all that is needed is a replacement of the cartridge instead of having to replace the entire pump. The circulator comes with a very high capacity of output and has a very neat and compact design, which facilitates ease of installation. The efficient and quiet operation coupled with the fact that the Taco 007 Cast Iron Circulator Pump does not consume too much power makes this circulator pump truly versatile and perfect for use in high efficiency areas.


The cartridge inside the Taco 007 Cast Iron Circulator Pump comes with a self lubricating mechanism and this means that the pump will last much longer than average designs. The pump is devoid of any mechanical seal and lends itself to almost zero maintenance. These pumps are completely reliable are widely used in water systems of domestic areas, fan coils of hydro air, hydronic heating purposes, radiant heating, water cooling etc.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Taco 007 Stainless Steel Circulator Pump


Indoor Pump Usage With The Taco 007 Circulator Pump

The main design features of the Taco 007 Stainless Steel Circulator Pump make it highly conducive for usage as indoor pumps. The high performance features as well as diversification in design makes it suitable for usage in a wide array of applications.

Performance Metrics


The 007-SF5 Taco performance has a flow rate ranging between 0 and 23 gallons of water each minute, head ranges between 0 and 10 feet as well as maximum tolerable pressure of around 125 PSI. The temperature of the fluid needs to be within the range of 40 to 240 degree Fahrenheit. The Taco 007 Stainless Steel Circulator Pump is available in flanged connections of ¾, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2 inch measurements.

Motor Information

These pumps come with 1/25 HP when it comes to the 007-F5 series, 115 volts, single phase 60 Hz, rpms of 0.71 and 3250. Both the BF-5 as well as 007-SF5 Taco work with a horsepower of 1/25 along with 60 Hz, 115 volts, 0.76 amps, 3250 rpms and single phase. The kind of motor present on these pumps is referred to as Permanent Split Capacitor Impendance Protected Motor. There are totally 12 models within this range of pumps and amongst all the 00 series, the Taco 007 Stainless Steel Circulator Pump happens to be the most diversified in nature. It is largely used in light commercial and large residential areas. The brand Taco is highly respected within the industry and with so many exclusive features you can expect plenty of high performance and durability from these pumps.

Monday, April 19, 2010


PEX Tubing, in general, better wall up against the wall. Forever. Now, success is guaranteed: a drop of a drop of water from the "street" PVC will accumulate in the ceiling between floors and one day break through to the downstairs neighbors. In the best case - in the form of swollen plaster in the bathroom. Drench all the floors (as is done in New York valiant firefighters while extinguishing the fire) you are unlikely to succeed, but the local popularity you will undoubtedly get anywhere.

Varieties of Radiant Heating

The popularity of these heating systems is constantly growing. For example, in Sweden 90% of newly built houses equipped with a heating system with Radiant Heating, in Finland - 50%.

There are two main types of warm floor: water and electric. Air floors, because of their exotic and expensive, will not be discussed. And water, and a PEX tubing warm floor one thing in common - a low temperature heater (the temperature of the floor surface rarely exceeds 30-32 ° C), very large area. Usually the whole floor area radiates heat.

However, if the room is planned to install furniture or equipment that will not move, then the warm floor beneath them is not done. The design of such floors is as follows. First is dirt or concrete base, then - a layer of warmth and waterproofing. Insulation laid on top of concrete screed with fuel elements: pipes of hot water or electric radiant heating. You may ask: "Why do you complicate things, when you can just hang on the walls of the battery?". Answers - for comfort.

The author has personally experienced something almost heavenly bliss, which provides such a system. Being in the house where the only heating was warm floors, I was surprised that the air temperature in the room did not exceed 18-19 ° C. In the yard - minus 24 ° C, and a general sense - all the comforts. The house shed a soft, pleasant warmth. Arrogant cat was not to banish from the tiled floor, where the animal warmed after a walk down the street.

The explanation can be found on the plot of temperature distribution depending on the height of the room. Everyone knows that under the traditional heating system (radiators and convectors) heated air rises and cools down, fall down. Therefore, the ceiling is hot, at the floor level is cool, but at the height of the head temperature is somewhere around 22-24 ° C.

A different picture emerges in the room if the heat source - the floor. There is also the warm air rises to the top. But there are significant differences: the temperature of batteries or convectors high - +70 ° C, with the temperature gradient is large enough, loud and the air velocity in the resulting convective flow. Inevitably drafts, because the size of radiators or convectors are limited, and the air is heated, rises strongly over the radiator and goes elsewhere. Thus, in the room formed by a constant and steady current of air, which moves together with the dust, pet hair and other household pollution. You have not asked ourselves, where so much dust in the closet?


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Friday, April 16, 2010

Repair your plumbing valve

Because is plumbing valve normally open, then in order to avoid leakage, seal must be sufficiently tightly packed. If you found a leak, tighten the compression nut slightly to seal the stuffing. If the nut is wrapped all the way, and compression gland packing does not work, have to add padding. You do not need to override the water in the pipe before the valve. It is only to observe certain precautions.

Tighten the flywheel until it stops. Open the valve and check valve closure. Holding the flywheel in place, fully unscrew the cap nut. Remove the flywheel, leaving a fixed stock. Remove the cap nut and remove the sleeve seal. In the gap between the shell and put the rod seal. Entwine their stock and rammed a screwdriver. Do not forget that the gap still has to fit sleeve, so that the nut could grab a few threads of threads Corps.

Analyzing the valve, remember that you can not remove the sleeve, if water is not blocked, otherwise the water pressure in the valve can squeeze seal, and the water hit through the gap.

When fully twisted rod water continues to flow through the valve (the valve does not hold water). Several times the open-close valve. Caught between a saddle and pad particles must leave the water. If the valve is still holding back the water will have to dismantle. To do this, close the valve to enter the apartment, or the valve on the risers, if the breakdown in it.

Decomposing the iron gate to help heat the head with a blowtorch or gas burner. If your apartment has cast iron valves, stock up well in advance of a new head shell assembly with a rod, because after several years of operation of a steel rod is usually fused, rusting, cast-iron head case. A durable cast iron valves with brass rods.

The valve has a "floating" landing on the rod with ball joint. The defect can be partial destruction of the wall reducing mechanism valve Such failure requires replacement of the valve stem.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Everywhere required pump of a kind


Seeking comfort level in the urban suburban life, will inevitably have to develop the work of engineering systems, including cold and hot water, heating, sewer. And everywhere the pump requires a particular type.



The most widespread and familiar pumps are pumping, intended for the abstraction of pure water mostly from wells or boreholes, rarely - from a lake or river. Terms of Use define the structure, whereby the pumping pumps are classified into the surface, submerged and submerged wells.

Circulation pumps provide constant circulation of water in the heating system.

Taco pumps are distinguished by its ability to pump contaminated water - with an admixture of sand, silt, wood chips and other debris. They are necessary to eliminate the effects of floods and flooding, any accidents, for pumping polluted water from cellars, basements, ditches and trenches, to work in the drainage systems - are inevitable if the house is in a depression.

Fecal pumps are designed for the most contaminated and aggressive media, and designed for continuous use in sewer systems, simple and reliable. They are supplied with special cutting mechanisms capable of grinding solid fractions.

Naturally, the tougher operating conditions, the greater the reliability required from the pump, so it is more expensive and harder to the device. Some pumps are supplied with sensors and control systems. And most importantly, pumps are distinguished by performance and created pressure, on required for this power and mind power. Most often complicated and expensive pump can replace a simple model, but that's not always.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Gas water heaters ARISTON Series SGA

Gas water heater ARISTON Series SGA - steel tank, pezorozzhig, variations of fuel gauge rods, magnesium anode, the ability to connect to the system.


Gas water heater ARISTON Series SGA - reliable, economical, easy-to-use appliance for your home hot water, including at several points indiscriminately. The heater works on the trunk or liquefied gas, even at low pressure, without connecting to the mains. Gas consumption is low compared with the column.

Such an instrument would provide a constant water temperature regardless of flow rate and even at low pressure and water temperature at the inlet.


All Tankless Water Heaters TAKAGI fully adapted for use in Canada, are the minimum requirements for water pressure and gas, and equipped with multi-level protection system. This system monitors the malfunction, consisting of the flame failure, overheating of the heat exchanger, the absence of sufficient thrust chimney or the reverse thrust. If necessary, the system disables the unit from the gas line and translates it inoperable, preventing emergency situations.
TAKAGI there is a professional and customer service network, so buying tankless water heater TAKAGI, you get the maximum comfort, convenience and reliable operation of the column for years!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Steel radiators KERMI

Steel radiators KERMI

Company KERMI (Germany) for 40 years, holds a leading position in Europe for the production of heating appliances. The most popular steel radiators, which accounted for 95% of all sold in Europe heaters.

Steel panel radiators have special properties not possessed by other types:

* They are designed to work in modern energy-saving automated closed heating systems;
* Made of cold rolled steel of thickness 1.25 mm;
* Have one-, two-and three-row design with convection fins and without them;
* The range of nominal power and constructive solutions allow you to set radiators in rooms with different desired temperature at any desired location.


Found that the most comfortable warmth we receive when using the spectrum at low temperatures in the heating systems. Become the norm coolant temperature 60-75 ° C, because at low temperatures is greatly simplified system management and administration, saving fuel, electricity, saving costs. In contrast, steel radiators, such as autopsy, where at lower water temperatures in the supply pipeline should significantly increase the size of the radiator, and the coil under these conditions generally do not work, high-quality steel radiators KERMI feeling well. It is also important that the radiators can be installed in the system, assembled from steel, copper, plastic and metal pipes, in single-and double-tube closed system with diaphragm expansion tank.

Why steel radiators are most effective? It would seem, cast iron radiator, although cumbersome, but warms reliable. In fact, to cast iron radiators give as much heat as steel and, through it must pass seven times more water and that its temperature for the cast-iron radiator should be above about 20 ° C. This, in turn, will require more consumption of electricity, gas or diesel fuel.

Steel radiators are good its energy efficiency, especially for the cottages. For example, one heating system in a private house, designed for heating of cast iron radiators, replacing them will be able to heat the steel is two to three more homes is another significant paper savings.

Today KERMI offers a wide range of panel radiators and towel rails. Also produced steel tubular radiators. This is the most quality type radiators, which has an original design, which distinguishes them from the total number, in addition, these radiators are the most recessed.

By nomenclature number of radiators are models with profiled (Profil) and smooth (Plan) surface. Their mounting height - 300 to 900 mm Length - from 400 to 3000 mm, which makes it easy to choose the desired heat sink.

In addition, the choice of heating panels (from 1 to 3) for each radiator and, accordingly, the change of power with the same size, significantly increases the number of choices radiator.

Company KERMI designed and implemented into serial production of the so-called model-type valve Rrofil V and Plan V, differing not only a way of summing up the coolant (or bottom of the wall), but also assembled into the presence of the thermostatic valve. Additionally, you can set up automatic thermostatic heads.

KERMI offers radiators 12. This Ultra-compact row radiators with a heat output 25% higher than the radiators 11. With a mounting depth of only 64 mm, they do not require the device niche and provide a high thermal capacity.

A special type of Ultra-hygienic radiators manufactured specifically for industries with high requirements for cleanliness.

One of the most important and beautiful components of the production program KERMI - heated towel rails - heating devices with the function of design elements.

Exquisite decoration, various colors, fits perfectly into any room design and absolutely champion indicators of heating power, the ability to supply a version with an electric heater and a wide range from the basic model Basis to elite models Credo-techno, KermiVisto - all this will satisfy the most demanding customers .

Energy efficiency trends in the development of boilers

Energy efficiency trends in the development of boilers

Modernization of equipment, especially heating, aims to also take into account the public interest. Questions of cost and resource management are increasingly addressed at various levels. Developed various programs for "sustainable energy". They emphasize the state as a whole and each person in particular on the benefits of the introduction of more sophisticated equipment. Especially in the part of which is aimed at reducing energy consumption and environmental pollution. One way of moving towards a peaceful coexistence with nature is determined by the formation of information-oriented lifestyles.

In order for energy efficiency equipment shall be considered not only as a way to save money, but as a method of careful and rational use of resources at the state level are special projects. These documents are developed, on the one hand, to encourage manufacturers to use advanced technologies in energy consumption, on the other - raise awareness among consumers. In Europe, the operational directive 92/42/EES on demand efficiency for new hot-water boilers using liquid or gaseous fuels. According to the document, for they introduce a special mark showing the efficiency of the device match accepted standards. Equipment with the highest estimate of the effectiveness marked by four stars.

In the matter of saving as a separate item stands out the possibility of using alternative sources of energy. Many countries are actively using wind and sun, even when individual building. For example, at an exhibition contest "Solar Decathlon in Washington, was among the other submitted to the house, provide energy not only themselves, but also a small electric car. Many manufacturers of heating equipment take into account such a high popularity of alternative resources for modernization and provide an opportunity to use the boiler with a solar collector.

Environmental contamination is not equally urgent than energy. Emissions of nitrogen oxide formed during combustion of gas, toxic. In connection with this concern of various public organizations influenced the adoption of more stringent standards on emissions into the atmosphere. This in turn boosts the production to use technologies that minimize emissions of toxic components. Products in accordance with the volume of unwanted emissions are assigned to classes of security.

The modern experience of designing new boilers Specificity of heating equipment is the need for its installation and periodic maintenance. Therefore, serious producers in the process of developing a new product take into account both the needs of customers and specialists suppliers and assembly companies. In this connection, when designing a manufacturer tries to provide for improvements that would have made it a product suitable for professional work.

Primarily these changes relate to design features. Using the boiler starts with the installation, the simplicity of which is an important advantage in the eyes of a specialist. For example, all new line of boilers ARISTON built on a single platform that allows much easier installation and maintenance. There is also a new range of hydraulic connections to the wall and the chimney connection. In the interest of service technicians in the design of such methods are used placement of all components of the boiler (access from the front for most of them), which allow for viewing with minimal effort and time. As is known, except for the audit of the burner and control of flue gas should be a periodic recharge of the coolant. In boilers of new generation provides a solenoid valve recharge and built-in semi-automatic recharge, which makes this procedure easy and safe.

The issue of reliability in the design of giving one of the utmost importance. There was a major part in the process workers are assembling and service organizations, because they, when confronted in his work with the most urgent problems, suggest the main causes of breakdowns. Experts carrying out the installation, are interested in the longevity of the equipment not less than the users themselves. After all, frequent crashes of the recommended equipment they affect not only the credibility of the manufacturer, but also the reputation of the installer. According to Gabriele Montesi, "taking into account the climatic and other features of Russia can say: if the boiler works well here, so they will easily run everywhere. Therefore, any comments and suggestions of Russian specialists considered a priority, especially since it is a very qualified people. " Focusing on the received valuable information on the production technology was promptly carried correction (for example, added new protections against frosting smoke removal systems).

However, if it fails in the boiler, the main task specialist - correctly install its cause. However, this part of the renovation would address himself boiler, if it is equipped with modern diagnostic system. For example, the LCD display reflected an error code with an explanation, and in Russian. The system self-test also allows you to save the latest information about the fault required for the analysis of the equipment.

System GPRS, through which the user can control the boiler at a distance, makes it possible to establish a permanent electronic link with the service center. Such a system (E @ SY) has already been introduced in several Russian regions, in particular, in the Belgorod region.

As a result, upgrading the heating equipment has set itself targets not only the market, but also public. The effect of the development and introduction of new methods in the boilers to customers is reflected in increased comfort and the possibility of an individual approach to heating their homes, as well as savings in energy. Professionals distinguish features that are important to install and maintain. And for society, these changes - small but nevertheless a step towards environmental protection and energy-efficient use of resource potential.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Taco Pumps Installation Tips

The pump should always be installed with the shaft, oriented horizontally, the motor terminal box should not be in the bottom position. The pump motor should not be isolated (requires contact with atmospheric air to cool the windings), and it is important that the drainage hole in the flange of the pump was clogged. The direction of flow through the pump housing indicated by the arrow. If the pump is mounted in a vertical pipe, the flow must be directed upwards. If a stream goes down, then release the air valve should be mounted at the highest point on the suction line of the pump.

3-phase pump Taco Electrical connection:

Pumps shall be connected in accordance with existing regulations. If you use a regular starter, overload protection must be installed in accordance with rated current (NT), as indicated on the label (Note: NT varies with selectable speed).

Thermal overload protection built into the windings of the majority of electric motors. When the connection is made through contactor TACO 007 (see instrument control of this guide) overload protection automatically set regardless of the selected rate. For detail of the existing schemes of electric connections, please refer to page 15.

Release the air and the direction of rotation of the rotor:
Before starting the pump to remove air through vyvertyvaniya tube, located in the center of the badge on the motor housing. When the tube is removed, should be checked direction of rotation of the motor. Rotation must be counterclockwise, as shown by the arrow on the label. When the dual single-hull pump mounted in a horizontal pipe, the air from the upper pump must be removed through the tube on the pump casing

Preparations for the first launch:

* The system must be thoroughly rinsed from the particles remaining after soldering or welding, steel wool, plaster and other foreign particles that may be in the pipeline
* Ensure the correct alignment of the pipeline and it is secured on both sides of the pump
* We recommend installing valves on each side of the pump
* To prevent the accumulation of suspended particles in the pump, do not install the pump at the lowest point of the system

Integral Flow Checking Feature In Taco 00R Cast Iron Circulator Pump

The brand new Taco 00R Cast Iron Circulator Pump has a high speed designed Radiant Pump as well as integral flow regulation mechanism. This pump has been specifically designed towards head and flow requirements for the current systems of radiant heating mechanisms.

Switching Capability


The special switching capability of the 00R-MSF1-IFC Taco is meant to provide fine control in terms of tuning for perfect match with assorted collections of various tube diameters and run lengths. The Taco 00R Cast Iron Circulator Pump has a three speed action that acts as direct replacement for Grundfos 3-Speed UPS 15-58. The pump delivers the greatest amount of starting torque within its own class as well as delivers high flow and removable IFC or Integral Flow Check to prevent flow of gravity, minimize costs of installation as well as enhance overall pump performances.

Exclusive Features


The Taco 00R Cast Iron Circulator Pump comes with exclusive features such as a unique three-speed switch mechanism, universal flange of 4 bolts, highest initial torque and performance within its class, ability to fine tune it as per the requires system requirements. The 00R-MSF1-IFC Taco also comes with an assorted collection of applications, cartridge design of removable mechanism, efficient and quiet operations as well as its own self lubricating mechanism. The heavy duty type of construction enables this pump to last longer with a good deal of durability in design incorporated as well. The flanged construction with cast iron provides added ruggedness and durability.


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