Taco 112 B14 1/3 HP 3450 RPM Bronze Circulator Review

Taco has a long line of Circulator Pumps; the Taco 112 B14 1/3 HP 3450 RPM Bronze Circulator has some impressive features. This style of pump is designed to efficiently and effectively circulate heated water or chilled water with a residential, solar and commercial hydronic systems. These pumps are perfect as secondary systems for your application. Some of the features of the Taco 112 B14 1/3 HP 3450 RPM Bronze Circulator are the strong and durable motor that is built to last; it has a resilient mounted split phase motor with a factory installed overload protection and a sleeve bearing that will provide a quieter operation.

The pumps’ construction is a single piece non-ferrous impeller with stainless steel shaft and a tough bronze sleeve bearing. It comes with a two-piece carbon and ceramic seal assembly and a one-piece spring coupling. Each pump before being released by Taco is factory tested before being shipped out. The Taco 112 B14 Bronze Circulator is used as a water heating application with bronze construction. The horsepower is 1/3 and a RPM of 3450. The electrical requirements are 115 volts, 60 h and single phase.

The maximum working temperature recommended by Taco is 240 degrees and the Head Range is from 0 to 22 feet. The Flow Rate is from 0 to 34 Gallons per minute. This pump is flange connected with connection sizes available in ¾”, 1”, 1-1/4” and 1-1/2 inch. Taco offers a One Year Warranty on all pumps. For any application that the Taco 112 B14 1/3 HP 3450 RPM Bronze Circulator
is being used on the maximum manufactured recommended working pressure is 125 psi. The maximum water temperature for this pump cannot exceed 240 degrees Fahrenheit.

Taco recommends that the Bronze Circulator Pumps be used either in an open or fresh water system and potable water system as well. Installation on these pumps is easy due to their design; all circulator pumps have to be mounted in a horizontal position. When performing the installation keep your eye on the casing, the casing has arrows located on the front, which will tell you which direction the flow is. Since the casing is a rotating casing to rotate you have to remove the casing bolts, then rotate the casing and replace the bolts but make sure that the gasket is situated properly before you start tightening the bolts.

There are no special tools needed for installation, Taco does recommend that you use a licensed electrician to do all of your electrical work, this will help ensure that you are getting the pump installed properly and you won’t void your warranty by installing the pump incorrectly. Be sure to read the entire install and warranty manuals before attempting an install. You can find the Taco 112 B14 1/3 HP 3450 RPM Bronze Circulator and other Taco products in your local home improvement and plumbing supply locations. Shop around for the best prices for one of the best circulator pump in the industry.