How to Replace a Circulator Pump on a Boiler

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  • @SilverCymbal
    @SilverCymbal  6 років тому +5

    😀 If you enjoyed this video please *SUBSCRIBE* and *LIKE* . It *really helps* keep my channel going Taco Pump: amzn.to/3fnWfoM

  • @CameronAudet
    @CameronAudet 3 роки тому +8

    4am and need to change my pump. This is by far the best video in helping educate me on what I’m up against today .

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  3 роки тому

      Glad it could help. Good luck with your replacement.

  • @gr0ove
    @gr0ove 6 років тому +18

    This was one of the best how to videos I've seen and I've watched thousands. You are a great teacher and explain every detail because you know the skill level varies in your audience and it's much appreciated.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  6 років тому +1

      Thank you very much for the kind words, and for watching my videos. I really appreciate it. Best of luck with your project. Best wishes to you.

    • @ericm5393
      @ericm5393 3 роки тому

      I Agree !

  • @coreysgmail7261
    @coreysgmail7261 4 роки тому +10

    Great video, nicely done for a homeowner handyman like myself.
    I like when people do videos slowly explain things and don’t cut

  • @prepper101
    @prepper101 Місяць тому

    It's always easy when your working on a newer system...but very good information 👍

  • @danmccurry3810
    @danmccurry3810 2 роки тому +1

    I can appreciate this detailed pump replacement clip living up in north America. A more suitable name for your informative video would be something like: Circulator pump replacement made easy.
    My circulator pump started making noise so I purchased the replacement. Your tips will make it a cake walk!
    #circulatorpump #boilerpump #heatingpump #pumpreplace

  • @daybeedoh
    @daybeedoh 4 роки тому +6

    This was an excellent video! Very clear instruction to every step. I replaced my circulator pump with this same model and it went very well, Thank you for saving me hundreds of bucks!!

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  4 роки тому

      So glad it helped! and thank you for the kind comment.

  • @marcberm
    @marcberm 3 роки тому +3

    LOVE Wago lever nuts. I particularly like the newer, smaller ones made of clear plastic. They more than meet all sorts of stringent specs, and people who feel like the only way is to mangle their conductors together with traditional wirenuts are just not correct. The Wagos even come in varieties spec'd for industrial and hazardous applications. While I don't use them exclusively, I use them wherever there are clear benefits like tying in new work to old wiring in my 1950's house.

  • @CaptainHenry02
    @CaptainHenry02 4 роки тому +1

    He spoke the real English. Thanks

  • @ricocarlos8291
    @ricocarlos8291 Рік тому +3

    After replacing a pump, a expansion tank or any other component, does it need to purge the air out? I didn't see it in this video, I'm wondering. BTW great video, I understood every step of the video, great teacher for newbies like me, thanks for the effort man.

  • @bimil8724
    @bimil8724 4 роки тому +37

    First off he should have disconnected wiring before he removed pump and connected wiring to new pump, then he could have swapped it on immediately instead of being dripped on.

    • @worldview730
      @worldview730 Рік тому

      Did he cut the power to the pumps first by shutting off the boiler? If so then this would kill any risk to the connections.

    • @peytonlabarbera6337
      @peytonlabarbera6337 Рік тому +1

      Point being is to not have the water drip as long as it did. So yes either way would work since he cut the power but in general it’s just cleaner work if you detach the wiring to the circulator pump before removing the pump.

  • @sanuboy77
    @sanuboy77 7 місяців тому

    Used your video and changed out a B & G to a tako in my sister house. Great job 👏 thnx

  • @ptyptypty3
    @ptyptypty3 3 роки тому +2

    wow, very nicely DONE!! Excellent Video!! You had pure explanations and the video was Clear and Brightly Lit !!! Your video is how all other videos should be made!! Thank you!

  • @williamdyckman9704
    @williamdyckman9704 2 роки тому

    Excellent video on replacing the circulator pump!

  • @kenzito6753
    @kenzito6753 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for making this video! Well done!

  • @sdeligiannis
    @sdeligiannis 7 місяців тому

    you really using the greek flag towel for this bro! :)

  • @TheJedc43
    @TheJedc43 2 роки тому +1

    great video.. must of been a pain to tighten that screw for the electrical plate LOL.. I do understand that you needed to get the pump on first because the shut off valve was leaking a bit and that's why you went with that order of operation.

  • @ThePrimarySecondary
    @ThePrimarySecondary 5 років тому +2

    6:20 It should be noted, make sure that wrench is larger than the pipe below :-)
    Good video, topic well explained and quality is very nice.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  5 років тому

      Thank you very much I appreciate that.

    • @ThePrimarySecondary
      @ThePrimarySecondary 5 років тому +2

      @@SilverCymbal Thanks for sharing.
      I agree with Taco's recommendation regarding gaskets and I think those flat gaskets people often add at the flanges are not only unnecessary, but can make the seal worse with time.

  • @patcupolo9274
    @patcupolo9274 5 років тому +1

    Love your love of technology, as I believe you know, been out of field 6 years, this pump is new to me, we used taco oo7s with red b&g red gaskets to the old monsters

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  5 років тому

      I remember all those gaskets. I guess they worked for many years so I cam't fault them much but I really do like these new EDM pumps. But they are very sensitive to dirty water so it needs to be pretty clean to keep functioning well.

    • @nickoli9889
      @nickoli9889 4 роки тому

      Tech is great and all, but this pump looks brand new and already needs replacing. Have a series 100 B&G on my boiler - thing is like 60 years old and has only ever needed consumables replaced

  • @TuKLe-sf5dl
    @TuKLe-sf5dl 3 роки тому +2

    Perfect teaching

  • @kommoncents0000
    @kommoncents0000 2 роки тому +4

    Is it possible to have a weak circulator pump, or do they either work or not work? It's hard to tell because one would get some heat due to gravity effect.

  • @justinsurpless4137
    @justinsurpless4137 4 місяці тому

    Very helpful and informative, thanks!

  • @johnjohn-ne8fw
    @johnjohn-ne8fw 11 днів тому

    Nicely done!

  • @tommason4702
    @tommason4702 2 роки тому

    People, if you want warm water coming out fast at the faucet, simply make the loop without installing the pump. Pump is not necessary at all. Once the full loop is made in the warm water line, warm water will circulate through the warm water pipe by convection effect where hot water expands in the heater and forces the water to move through the loop to colder region and back into the heater and continue the cycle. I had a water pump installed but failed and I took it out and bypassed it and I still get nice hot water very quickly better than ever before with no headache to deal with failing pump or timer. Pump and timer are expensive and difficult to maintain and absolutely not needed in most residential use. If you do not believe me, try first before you take the trouble of installing one.

  • @bslturtle
    @bslturtle 2 роки тому +1

    You did not bleed the system. Was that left out or do you rely on the auto bleeder. Not an attack, I want to replace a circulater and bleeding is the part that makes me hesitant.

  • @ecooke21
    @ecooke21 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this! Great video!

  • @worldview730
    @worldview730 Рік тому

    Good video, Great pump, excellent presentation, if I had saw this video before I brought the 007-F5, I would have got this one , it's what it says, universal, ( in all aspects) .

  • @jgarcia1650
    @jgarcia1650 9 місяців тому

    Nice a video bless you and your family

  • @chenglo8999
    @chenglo8999 Рік тому

    Wish my bolts n flanges were as clean as yours and that i had shut offs!!!

  • @paulmcroberts2059
    @paulmcroberts2059 3 роки тому

    Nice work boots. Safety First!!

  • @bysykler4959
    @bysykler4959 7 місяців тому

    Pro Tip:
    Disconnect electrical BEFORE removing old pump. then reconnect electrical AFTER installing new pump.
    So much easier.....

  • @JackmanFlicks
    @JackmanFlicks 6 років тому +2

    Outstanding ! Great info & video quality !

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  6 років тому

      Thank you very much - If you would please *Thumbs Up* the video and *Subscribe* for more great videos

  • @walterschilling4512
    @walterschilling4512 Рік тому

    Top Notch Install !

  • @karamabdelmasih203
    @karamabdelmasih203 Рік тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @ypcharly
    @ypcharly Рік тому

    Hi There, thx for the posting this. How do you configure the wire for the second pump

  • @nolinharley1550
    @nolinharley1550 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, thank you!!!

  • @jseaver5357
    @jseaver5357 Рік тому

    Great video, thank you. I had a question. If the pipe fitting is fine, and not leaking but the pup is making noise, what do you think of leaving the fitting and just replacing the motor section of the Tyco pump? Is it worth it to just leave it, or would it be silly to not take the time to replace the pipe fitting and seals, etc?

  • @stevencannon6541
    @stevencannon6541 Рік тому

    EXCELLENT VIDEO

  • @ip5232
    @ip5232 Рік тому

    Quick question ,if the pump is located on top as hight as the water heater, is it necessary to pry the tank as well? Of course shouting of the incoming water as only one shut off is available.
    Thanks

  • @stephenalibozek1058
    @stephenalibozek1058 3 роки тому +1

    Good job thank you 👍👍

  • @dankod69
    @dankod69 Рік тому

    Thank you! 🙌🏽 fixed 😊

  • @charleschristian6711
    @charleschristian6711 2 роки тому

    Very nice video however you didn't show how to drain the water out of your boiler which you had mentioned you was going to do because I don't have shut off valves.

  • @gobrowns2163
    @gobrowns2163 6 років тому +1

    great detailed video! Since you cannot tell whether the pump is running effectively, how can you tell if you have a bad pump? Any advise you can provide is greatly apreciated.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  6 років тому +2

      Thank you very much. With the original pump the only way you can really tell is to listen to the pump and get close to it. If it sounds rattly or noisy its probably bad or going bad. The other way is to see how it is working, meaning if it runs your heating zone and it feels that the pipes get hot quickly when it is on then it is probably good. I don't like the waste money but they are not terribly expensive and if yours is 10+ years old it is good insurance to change it out but that is up to you. For me losing heat is really bad so I am OK to spend a little more upfront to keep the components newer. I hope this helps. Also please click thumbs up on the and vieo to subscribe to my channel for new videos! Best wishes.

    • @gobrowns2163
      @gobrowns2163 6 років тому

      Thanks for your immediate response. I'm here in Ohio and we are currently experiencing single digit temps. My pipes froze a couple of days ago even though the boiler operated normally. I suspect the pump went bad because the majority of the pipes separated from the elbow joints. I gave you a thumbs up and just subscribed. thanks!

  • @kevinchavis8540
    @kevinchavis8540 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @TrueStrategicEyes
    @TrueStrategicEyes 2 роки тому

    Would have loved to know what size wrench

  • @bimil8724
    @bimil8724 4 роки тому +2

    The electrical connector is good for that application, however not good for high amp applications.

    • @bslturtle
      @bslturtle 2 роки тому

      They do have ratings. I saw a video last year where a guy tested his Wago connectors. I think the connector was rated around 30 amps. It worked up to about 90 A or so before it began to deform. Not bad. If I remember right, it did not begin to heat until after 50A and the wire did loose it's insulation before the Wago began to deform.
      Look it up. Was interesting. I had my doubts too.

  • @ParabellumX
    @ParabellumX Рік тому

    Are you able to change out that top shut-off valve, if you wanted?

  • @Mikegee63
    @Mikegee63 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the very detailed video! I'm considering changing one of my circulator pumps from a B+G nrf-22 to a Taco 0010 because I have about 70 feet of aluminum baseboards with 3/4 inch pex and the baseboards at the end of the loop are really getting that hot. I was thinking that I might need a stronger pump. I think the taco might be a little shorter in height. Can this be done without having the make height adjustments to the copper piping. I'm trying to make this a DIY job after watching this video.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  5 років тому +2

      You can double check the specs on their sites but normally the circulator pumps are exactly the same heights so that they can be swapped out easily. When I switched my 007 to the VT ECM pump both from Tacom as shown in the video the height is identical. Hope that helps.

    • @Mikegee63
      @Mikegee63 5 років тому

      @@SilverCymbal okay. I thought that since I was switching brands it might be different. Thanks.

    • @dannyduncan7407
      @dannyduncan7407 2 роки тому

      Craigslist

  • @greenzdueville5440
    @greenzdueville5440 Рік тому

    Good stuff, word to the wise from a plumber there is ABSOLUTELY such a thing is too tight you tighten them too much and those flanges will snap right off and you'll be spending extra money to get a new circulator... not fun LOL

  • @tedd7028
    @tedd7028 2 роки тому +1

    I noticed you installed the new pump in the reverse direction as the old one.
    Any problems with that?

    • @danmccurry3810
      @danmccurry3810 2 роки тому

      the flow arrow direction should be the same way, if not you may have to turn the pump 180 deg

  • @TheTrock121
    @TheTrock121 Рік тому

    I"m installing a new boiler and I thought that the Taco Circulating Pump was hooked up on the hot water feed on the old system. Should I install it on the cold water return so that it isn't fighting gravity as much? It doesn't seem to like being on the hot water feed.

  • @genuineimpulse9134
    @genuineimpulse9134 9 місяців тому

    Did it turn out that the newer version lasted?

  • @fireman032180
    @fireman032180 Рік тому

    I wonder what the power savings is by changing from the 007 to the new one?

  • @rickygill6738
    @rickygill6738 6 років тому +1

    Nice video very helpful thanks

  • @rgershberg
    @rgershberg 5 років тому +1

    helpful video. thank you. two questions. first. I want to be sure that in addition to the flow direction being correct, the check valve needs to go on the outflow side, correct? Second when turning off the electric to the boiler and pump, will the pilot need to be re lit after turning back on? thanks again!!

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  5 років тому +1

      Depending on which pump you buy the position of the valve may be different but in almost every design he valve will physically only fit in one spot so just follow your manual and when installing it, it will fill snug but will fit properly. Pilots vary, on an oil system there is no pilot to re-light but assuming your gas you may have a pilot that will require re-lighting.

    • @rgershberg
      @rgershberg 5 років тому

      thanks. 1 more question- I just opened the old grundfos pump to disconnect the wires and there is a third, ground wire. the the grundfos had a third quick connect hole for the ground but not the taco 007. what do I do with the ground??@@SilverCymbal

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  5 років тому +1

      @@rgershberg Most Taco's do not use a ground wire and state they are "double insulated" and don't require it. From what you have described I would cap it if it was my system but you could have other things going on so speaking with an electrician or contacting Taco would be the best idea to be sure before working on it. You can also post that question on www.heatinghelp.com they are excellent for specific questions and fast.

  • @bibiishmael1262
    @bibiishmael1262 3 роки тому

    Can I use this kind of pump off a steam boiler system to circulate the water for the baseboard in the basement?

  • @JasonTylerRicci
    @JasonTylerRicci 2 роки тому

    Anyone know if the water flowing from the tank to the cartridge circulator (and then to 3 zone circulators for baseboard heating) should be slow? When I crack my Taco circulator open, very little (and dirty) water comes out. When should water be flowing more rapidly? When there's a demand for hot water? Noob question but I'm now trying to fully understand my boiler system

  • @jcespi5629
    @jcespi5629 2 роки тому

    Is there a need to do any type of bleed ?

  • @patcupolo9274
    @patcupolo9274 5 років тому +1

    Like I said about tech stuff, I guessed you would use wagos , after your comment about wire nuts. Tried finding them at Lowe’s or Home Depot, they just had cheep looking knock offs.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  5 років тому

      The ones I have seen there are bad news. I bought my Wagos from Amazon. I really love them.

  • @stephenlatassa9019
    @stephenlatassa9019 3 роки тому

    My old pump did not have the check valve in it. Do I install the check valve in the new one?

  • @amazingVT777
    @amazingVT777 Рік тому

    Hi, do i need to shut off electricity when connecting those wires?

  • @mattvaitkunas8319
    @mattvaitkunas8319 3 роки тому +1

    Kids screaming in background.
    UA-cam: [MUSIC]
    LMAO

  • @aaronsilver1975
    @aaronsilver1975 4 роки тому +1

    Nevermind, I hit my pump with a wrench and it started working. Maybe it was stuck with sediment because I am on well water? It doesnt make any noise but it gets really hot.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  4 роки тому

      Just be careful that cane sometimes work but it usually doesn't last. These pumps are under $100 and can last 10-20 years. You might want to plan a replacement before it goes on you again if its more than 10 years old.

    • @aaronsilver1975
      @aaronsilver1975 4 роки тому

      Silver Cymbal 12 years since I have been here, furnace installed in 1996. I have a replacement, it is red the old one is blue. Hopefully the specs are the same. Maybe it was the check valve that was stuck, not the impeller and hitting it worked.

    • @richardhoner7842
      @richardhoner7842 2 роки тому

      @@SilverCymbal Wouldn't they last longer if they were on the return side of the system close to the boiler? In this setup it looks like the circulator sits in hot water 24/7.

  • @rrs26a
    @rrs26a 8 місяців тому

    Because it was leaking past the shut off, why wouldn't you install the new pump with o-rings and bolts and then do the wiring?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  8 місяців тому

      That's fine, the power was off but you can do it whichever way was more comfortable for you

  • @97marqedman
    @97marqedman 6 років тому +1

    I’m thinking about upgrading from my old Bumblebee to a new Viridian. I have an old converted gravity system with a Burnham ESC boiler...the bumblebee has been great but it’s a bit noisy (has been since new - kind of a mechanical/electrical buzz that resonates throughout the system). Anyway - how do you like the Viridian?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  6 років тому

      I really love the Virdian VT2218. Since the Viridian varies it's it's operating speed and is rarely on hight it's noise is inaudible throughout the house. For me that was an extra benefit. Easy to install. Only mistake I made was that I should have flushed my system first, just with water. I had a lot of build up which is not good for ECM. Thank you for watching, please subscribe to me as well as I will have a lot more videos in the near future.

  • @wendylemus7091
    @wendylemus7091 3 роки тому +1

    Do you need to do something to get air out of the lines when you finish?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  3 роки тому

      It depends, if you dont have to drain much out you might be ok, otherwise yes you may need to bleed it. Sorry I wish I had a more exact answer

  • @joekind1
    @joekind1 4 роки тому +1

    Do the pumps have a Replaceable Cartridge?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  4 роки тому +1

      They do but it's usually not a good idea. They price the cartridges at about 80% of the pump price and the other issue is that corrosion is usually bad. So when you try to change the inside it won't really work. Most plumbers never do it, and my experience has been it isn't worth it.

  • @67lhw74
    @67lhw74 2 роки тому

    Any info on how that pump is working?

  • @NathanThePrezPretlow
    @NathanThePrezPretlow 5 років тому

    @t question is this will the newer rubber old ring work with the old flange that's on my boiler or do I need to install a regular flange gasket? Question 2# Whats the prefer nipple to connect to the flange to the boiler brass or galvanize pipe?

  • @ccarbonara314
    @ccarbonara314 3 роки тому

    He mentioned something about air and it didn’t get picked up by the video. Do you have to worry about air. I heard of you don’t address it gets noisey.

  • @ptech88
    @ptech88 7 місяців тому

    Someone was thinking putting in those isolation flanges

  • @johntube2525
    @johntube2525 6 років тому

    I can usually feel the vibration of my circulation pump pumping. but I am not sure if it is running or not. slight vibration, but doesn't seem like it is vibrating like it used to?
    Problem is the pressure relief valve is now leaking and the pressure gauge on the side of the boiler says 30 psi. I did try purging air from the 6 zone system,, one zone at a time, until no bubbles what so ever. I also purged the air from the boiler until no bubbles from a garden hose stuck in a 5 gallon bucket. When I did that the pressure went down to 12 psi like it should with a 12 psi regulator on the water source.. I then fired up the boiler, with just one zone calling for heat, One thermostat open and the zone valve was open also, and kept feeling of the circulator pump and still could not tell if it was running or not. The pressure came back up to 30 psi and the temperature to 180 and then the system shut down with a small but steady stream of water from the pressure relief valve.
    Do you think the pressure built up to 30 psi is because the circulator pump is not running and is bad?

    • @lxc3909
      @lxc3909 4 роки тому

      I realize this is an old question, but it sounds like a faulty expansion tank.

  • @exhippie56
    @exhippie56 4 роки тому

    I have 3 thermostats on my pump too.
    how do I wire those?

  • @gino007able
    @gino007able 4 роки тому

    I had a pump that was over 40 years and the I used wd-40 for about 15 days ( did the replacement during the summer), 3 out of the 4 came off one with vice grips, the last one I had to use a sawzall and a metal blade on the pump side, I cut the bolt and the nut clean off, (dirty harry) lo, be careful, legal disclaimer, if you use the sawzall and get hurt I am not responsible for any injuries.

  • @jh20060101
    @jh20060101 10 місяців тому

    Lol, why don’t you unwiring first before you move the pump?

  • @jrscott5827
    @jrscott5827 Рік тому +1

    Nothing about air purge,🧐🧐🧐

  • @zlh
    @zlh 4 роки тому

    What's up with the other Delta t circulator next to it? Is that just a different circulation loop?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  4 роки тому

      Yes one is for domestic hot water with an indirect tank and the other circulator does all heating zones in the house.

  • @lynnenash5209
    @lynnenash5209 3 роки тому

    No lubrication required on O-rings?

  • @gilbertpardo8211
    @gilbertpardo8211 2 місяці тому

    I would've disconnected the electric to the pump first.

  • @gyver471
    @gyver471 4 роки тому

    It’s weird why don’t you have a pipe hanger so when you remove it the pipe won’t fall down. Also next time do the electrical first that way you won’t have water dripping on the electrical wires.

  • @josephcolley5781
    @josephcolley5781 5 років тому

    how can I tell if my circulator pump on heating system boiler is working?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  5 років тому

      Check out my other video in my plumbing and heating section on my channel on oil heat basics. It takes you through many of the components.

  • @birdjohnson736
    @birdjohnson736 4 роки тому

    I was do is removed wire then remove pumps

  • @aaronsilver1975
    @aaronsilver1975 4 роки тому

    I have one shut off on top..why wouldnt they put 2?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  4 роки тому

      Might just be to isolate the house so you can do service and you wont have to rain as much water without one at all. Better if you have them on both sides but this is NIOT usually this way unless you specifically ask. Good installers do it but that's good ones.

  • @VinicioAlmonte
    @VinicioAlmonte 6 років тому

    Hi what size wrench do you need for the bolts

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  6 років тому +1

      They can vary but most often they are 5/8" and the other 11/16". So you need two wrenches or an adjustable. Thank you for watching the video.

    • @VinicioAlmonte
      @VinicioAlmonte 6 років тому

      Thanks

    • @VinicioAlmonte
      @VinicioAlmonte 6 років тому

      I successfully changed my pump for the first time . Thanks for the video.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  6 років тому

      That's awesome. Glad it helped! Heat is a good thing especially with the weather we have right now!

  • @paulwhite4685
    @paulwhite4685 Рік тому

    No good to me in U.K. entirely different set-up!

  • @37Kilo2
    @37Kilo2 2 роки тому

    $190 for a new IFC. We were quoted $560 for installing a new one. Now, I understand that these places need to make money, and pay their employees, but in this instance I'm gonna have to tackle it myself.

  • @todosube
    @todosube 2 роки тому

    Boiler system is brand new yet he says this bolt have been on for long time… WTF
    000 rust my man.. I can tell u never been on field

  • @marceloabila9365
    @marceloabila9365 4 роки тому

    Bro your next project is replace this valves man pain on the neck, do the work right

  • @rileywelch4350
    @rileywelch4350 4 роки тому

    I think u need a new shutoff

  • @andrewroche6328
    @andrewroche6328 2 роки тому

    Homeowner special