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The Pump Products Guide to Winter-Proofing Your Home
October 6, 2014Nothing can ruin a winter getaway quicker than returning home to a burst water pipe. Both PVC and copper pipes can burst under the pressure of freezing water. Even a hairline crack in a pipe can leak hundreds of gallons of water a day once the ice thaws and water begins coursing through the pipes. If you plan to be away from your home for more than 24 hours this winter, winterize it before you go. Pump Products staff have put together this list of simple precautions you can take to protect your home and yard from cold weather damage. (more…)
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Pump Products Spotlight Review: Taco Variable Speed Delta-T Circulator Pumps
September 8, 2014At Pump Products we are always on the lookout for pumps that combine reliability, efficiency, durability and easy maintenance in an affordable unit. Taco's Variable Speed Delta-T Circulator Pump is an example of a pump that hits every point and scores bonus points for versatile design -- a quality more and more customers are looking for as they strive to rein in home maintenance and utility costs. Taco Variable Speed Delta-T Circulator Pumps can be used in heating and cooling loops, radiant heating, hot water circulation, and indirect heating. They combine a microprocessor based variable speed controller with Taco's 00 cartridge circulator design. The unique replaceable cartridge contains all of the pump's moving parts and allows for easy servicing in the field. (more…)