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The 007 and 007e Circulators

Taco celebrates 50 Years of innovation with the 007 circulator

This year marked five decades since the release of the 007 circulator.
April 27, 2025

Taco continues to modernize the 007 circulator to meet changing needs within the industry. 


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Radiant Comfort Report Winter 2024 Edition

Redefining the circulator pump industry through efficiency improvements

DOE minimum efficiency standard set to take effect in 2028.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 24, 2024

Advancements in the plumbing industry are driven by U.S. Department of Energy regulations, with new efficiency standards for fractional horsepower pumps set for 2028. Plumbing & Mechanical's Nicole Krawcke discussed these changes and performance improvements with Becky Henderson from Grundfos Pumps.


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Figure 1. The inside portion of a heating system supplied by a non-pressurized outdoor wood-fired furnace.
The Glitch & The Fix

Installation nightmare — how many problems can you spot?

November 27, 2024

The photo in Figure 1 shows a non-pressurized outdoor wood-fired furnace connected to a floor heating subsystem via two PEX tubes. It includes a cast iron circulator, a thermostatic 3-way valve for mixing, a bypass linking supply and return tubes, and an "expansion zone" for another floor heating circuit. This setup is in a multi-million dollar home. Are there any potential issues with the installation?


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The Glitch & The Fix

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to piping sizes

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 29, 2024

A project needs medium- and low-temperature radiant floor panels. The installer proposes using a mod/con boiler with a 1-inch tempering valve for lower temperatures and plans to pipe the entire system with 1-inch tubing. What potential issues could arise from this design?


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The Glitch & The Fix: Identify the flow problems

September 27, 2024

The two photos below were from the same project. Flow is upward through the vertical pipe in Figure 1. Without any more details being described, can you spot at least two problems in each photo?


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Wilo launches high-efficiency wet-rotor circulator pump

December 15, 2023

The new EC Motor-Driven, high-efficiency, wet-rotor circulator pump for the residential and commercial HVAC market is designed to improve performance and save energy consumption.


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The Glitch & The Fix: Circulator problems

September 28, 2023

Can you diagnose why this glitch is happening, and suggest alternate methods for constructing this portion of the system?


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Logic, technique and proven components are hydronic pro's hallmark

No conventional recipe for this hydronic pro.
March 15, 2023

Many hydronic installers look for ways to differentiate their work, to craft a specific look — maybe even a “brand” — that resonates with customers. For Fernando Lobo, owner of Fairfield, Connecticut-based 1 Call Services, that unique look begins with the raw material list he builds when sizing a boiler replacement, or new boiler install.


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The Glitch + The Fix: Plethora of problems

December 26, 2022

Can you spot at least 5 causes for concern among these three photos? If so, what would you do to correct them?


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Geothermal pipe passages

John Siegenthaler: Geothermal pipe passages

Bringing earth loop piping through poured concrete.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
November 30, 2022

Water-to-water heat pumps, supplied from geothermal earth loops, represent a growing sector of the hydronic heat source market. Most current-generation models can produce water temperatures up to about 125° F, perhaps a little higher if you’re willing to push the compressor operating envelope.


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