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Did you know that the average household spends 18 days out of a year waiting for cold water to turn hot When most people turn on their shower or their sink faucet they have to wait for cold water to turn hot. While doing so, they waste power and water; In fact, the average household wastes 12,000 gallons per annum waiting for cold water to turn hot, not to mention time-No more! Taco’s On-Command technology allows you to have hot water at your finger tips without the wait, but with the added benefits of saving money and eliminating waste. This is accomplished by a small and quiet Taco recirculating pump that is attached to your hot and cold water lines. When it is active cold water gets circulated back to the water heater through the cold water line, which would otherwise be common water run-off while waiting for hot water. Instead, “Instantly, the pump circulates hot water from the water heater and returns the cooled water back through the cold water line,” according to Taco. (more…)

It’s time to talk turkey. And wreaths. And Christmas presents. Ready or not, the holidays are just a few weeks away. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or spending quality time with your nearest and dearest, you’ll want to stay comfortable and keep energy costs down. Pump Products staff suggest you check off a few basic home maintenance tasks before you start celebrating: Check Your Furnace Inspect and tune up your furnace now to ensure it is running smoothly when your guests arrive. Change the oil filter, clean dust and oil from the burner motor, check the master switch and electrical cable and, if someone asks you what you want for Christmas, a Suntech Oil Burner Pump would be a good suggestion as some models can reduce oil consumption up to 20%. (more…)

Preparing for a houseful of guests this holiday season Nothing says you care like a faucet full of warm water. A recirculating pump will ensure that warmed water is immediately available to your friends and family at every outlet in your home. The rest of the year, it will reduce your water bill by up to 10%. At Pump Products we carry hot water recirculators in a variety of styles by leading manufacturers including Laing, Armstrong, Grundfos, Wilo & Bell & Gossett. (more…)

A hot water recirculating pump rushes warmed water through a piping system from a water heater, ensuring that hot water is always available at the consumption point, be it for a morning shower or evening dishes. Because they are made for use with potable water,  recirculating pumps are made of lead-free, corrosion-resistant materials such as brass and stainless steel.  Recirculating Pump Animation Video courtesy of Xylem Recirculators can be installed near a water heater or near a point of use fixture. They are available in timer-driven and "on-demand" designs. Dedicated Return Line Systems Water heater-based recirculator installations are generally found in buildings with dedicated return line systems where hot water pipes branch out from a main supply line to individual fixtures. This is a system common to new buildings. A recirculator pump can be sized for this type of system using the following formula: Water flow     qc= Φ/ΔT x 4200
 qc = the circulating water flow [m3/s] Φ = heat loss from the circulation system [kW] ΔT = the water cooling, normally 5°C determined at the farthest consumption point [°C]. Our team of application engineers is available to assist you in sizing a recirculating pump for your system. Point of Use Systems In buildings without dedicated hot water return lines, recirculator pumps can be installed at a point of use fixture, such as a kitchen or bathroom faucet, making hot water available to that fixture very quickly. Timer Driven Systems A timer driven hot water recirculator can be set to run during periods of peak hot water usage. During these times, a homeowner can set the pump to run and maintain hot water through the pipes. The pump can be timed to shut off when demand dwindles. This type of system minimizes energy usage and produces hotter water due to the pre-heating of pipes by recirculated hot water. On Demand Systems On demand systems are user-activated pumps that rush hot water from the water heater to the hot water side of the point-of-use fixture and send cold water into the cold water side. They can be activated with the push of a button or with an optional wireless remote transmitter/receiver. This type of pump is energy efficient because it only runs when needed and minimizes construction costs as it makes return line installation unnecessary. If you would like to eliminate waiting for hot water and want to minimize water waste, a reciculator may be right right for you. Pump Product application engineers are standing by to provide sizing assistance, price quotes and to answer any questions you may have regarding hot water recirculating pumps by leading manufacturers including Armstrong, Bell & Gossett, Grundfos and Taco. Call our Toll Free Number 1-800-429-0800.