PumpExpress - Blog » circulator pumps http://www.pumpexpress.com/blog Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:23:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Bell & Gossett Circulators Put the Competition on the Hot Seat http://www.pumpexpress.com/blog/bell-gossett-circulators-put-the-competition-on-the-hot-seat/ http://www.pumpexpress.com/blog/bell-gossett-circulators-put-the-competition-on-the-hot-seat/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:56:32 +0000 admin http://www.pumpexpress.com/blog/?p=864 The most difficult part of staying at a new hotel or another person’s house is often trying to figure out how the shower works. Which handle is which? Can that even be considered a handle? How do I work this thing? It shouldn’t feel like rocket science but sometimes it does. You try to figure it out until you inevitably get blasted in the face with ice-cold freezing water. A couple of indistinguishable cuss words later you finally figure out to get that glorious hot water on. The unsung hero behind this sizzling reprieve? That would be a circulator pump.

Circulator pumps play a key role in supplying heat.  A Water Circulator Pump works by pumping or circulating water in a loop or closed circuit. Flow of hot water is pumped to taps while colder water is pushed down towards a boiler.The process by which these pumps work does not expend a lot of energy therefore they also don’t require much energy to operate. The pumps only need enough energy to propel the water forward.

Common applications suited for Water Circulator Pumps include producing heating, cooling and hot water recirculation in residential and commercial buildings. Though they are most commonly used for circulating water in a hydronic cooling or heating system.

If you’re in the market for a new circulator pump, you’re probably asking yourself which brand you can rely on. Enter Bell & Gossett.

Bell & Gossett is a leading manufacturer of pumps, valves, heat exchangers and accessories for plumbing, wastewater and HVAC applications. Bell & Gossett pumps are unmatched in both ability and durability. Bell and Gossett circulator pumps are suitable for hydronic heating and cooling, multi-stage zoning and general industrial service applications. A Bell & Gossett pump is also engineered for quiet operation and designed for easy repairs.

Let’s take a brief look at one of Bell & Gossett’s most popular models: the Bell & Gossett Model 2 NFI of the 2″ series.

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This pump features oil lubricated sleeve bearings, a carbon/ceramic seal and a noise dampening spring coupler. The motor is designed specifically for quiet operation and is built with thermal protection and drip-proof construction. The motor is nonover-loading at any point on the pump curve. The 2 NFI is capable of 75 GPM and a total dynamic head of 10′. This pump is nonsubmersible and for indoor use only.

Other features & benefits include:

• 115 Volts, 60 Hz, 1 Phase
• Cast iron body construction
• Maximum working pressure: 125 psi
• Maximum operating temperature with standard seal: 225ºF

If this model doesnt suit your application, B&G has a wide ranging line of other circulator pumps (both in-line and 1-3 speed) that is sure to meet your needs.

When you’re looking for a new Bell & Gossett Circulator Pump, Bell & Gossett Parts, or Bell & Gossett Accessories, look no further than PumpExpress.com. We specialize in pumps, and we’re among the largest online dealers for Bell & Gossett pumps, one of the world’s top pump brands. You can also give our talented customer service pros a call at (800) 429-0800 and they’ll be sure to help you find what you’re looking for.

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