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Installing the Taco 007e Circulator
Webstone 1/2" Expansion Tank Isolator w/ Waste (Male x Female) on expansion tank
Taco 007e Circulator installed with with Webstone rotating flanges (the rotating flanges came in very handy!)
A Caleffi Air Separator was installed in front of the circulator in this photo. Note: Link is for a sweated fitting just to illustrate, but this is a threaded version.
This air separator is capable of automatically removing all air present in the system down to the micro-bubble level.
From the Caleffi website, "The pump can be directly after the air separator."
This replaces the old air scoop type that was on the old WM, that may have required "18 inches" of separation between the scoop and a 90° elbow.
A Caleffi Air Separator was installed in front of the circulator in this photo. Note: Link is for a sweated fitting just to illustrate, but this is a threaded version.
This air separator is capable of automatically removing all air present in the system down to the micro-bubble level.
From the Caleffi website, "The pump can be directly after the air separator."
This replaces the old air scoop type that was on the old WM, that may have required "18 inches" of separation between the scoop and a 90° elbow.
At room temperature (around 70°F), five gallons of water weighs about 41.6 lbs, and add the weight of the tank (around 7-8 lbs!) What could possibly go wrong? These tanks and/or their installation is always perfect!
Also, there was no room to have the tank closer (directly below the air separator) because of height restraints of the existing plumbing, and it would make servicing the equipment more difficult.
This photo may look like the tank is further from the boiler than it is. There is about 2 inches of separation, and more of course, from the bottom of the air separator (18" to the elbow before the tank valve).
As previously noted, this install is morphing, and in an upcoming photo, you will see the tank supported among other changes.
Also, there was no room to have the tank closer (directly below the air separator) because of height restraints of the existing plumbing, and it would make servicing the equipment more difficult.
This photo may look like the tank is further from the boiler than it is. There is about 2 inches of separation, and more of course, from the bottom of the air separator (18" to the elbow before the tank valve).
As previously noted, this install is morphing, and in an upcoming photo, you will see the tank supported among other changes.
This Amtrol Expansion Tank was installed slightly away from the boiler. I don't like the "typical" install where this potential 5 gals of water is dangling over the electronic controls and/or flame inside of the boiler!
...and the air separator and the expansion tank...
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Installing the Taco 007e Circulator
...and the air separator and the expansion tank...
Planning and measuring for the installation of the Taco 007e circulator ("pump")
and the Webstone 1" Threaded Isolator Flange w/ Drain & Rotating Flange
and the Webstone 1" Threaded Isolator Flange w/ Drain & Rotating Flange
Planning and measuring for the installation of the Taco 007e circulator ("pump")
and the Webstone 1" Threaded Isolator Flange w/ Drain & Rotating Flange
and the Webstone 1" Threaded Isolator Flange w/ Drain & Rotating Flange
Taco 007e Circulator installed with with Webstone rotating flanges (the rotating flanges came in very handy!)
A Caleffi Air Separator was installed in front of the circulator in this photo. Note: Link is for a sweated fitting just to illustrate, but this is a threaded version.
This air separator is capable of automatically removing all air present in the system down to the micro-bubble level.
From the Caleffi website, "The pump can be directly after the air separator."
This replaces the old air scoop type that was on the old WM, that may have required "18 inches" of separation between the scoop and a 90° elbow.
A Caleffi Air Separator was installed in front of the circulator in this photo. Note: Link is for a sweated fitting just to illustrate, but this is a threaded version.
This air separator is capable of automatically removing all air present in the system down to the micro-bubble level.
From the Caleffi website, "The pump can be directly after the air separator."
This replaces the old air scoop type that was on the old WM, that may have required "18 inches" of separation between the scoop and a 90° elbow.
At room temperature (around 70°F), five gallons of water weighs about 41.6lb, and add the weight of the tank (around 7-8 lbs!) What could possibly go wrong? These tanks and/or their installation is always perfect!
Also, there was no room to have the tank closer (directly below the air separator) because of height restraints of the existing plumbing, and it would make servicing the equipment more difficult.
This photo may look like the tank is further from the boiler than it is. There is about 2 inches of separation, and more of course, from the bottom of the air separator (18" to the elbow before the tank valve).
As previously noted, this install is morphing, and in an upcoming photo, you will see the tank supported among other changes.
Also, there was no room to have the tank closer (directly below the air separator) because of height restraints of the existing plumbing, and it would make servicing the equipment more difficult.
This photo may look like the tank is further from the boiler than it is. There is about 2 inches of separation, and more of course, from the bottom of the air separator (18" to the elbow before the tank valve).
As previously noted, this install is morphing, and in an upcoming photo, you will see the tank supported among other changes.
Webstone 1/2" Expansion Tank Isolator w/ Waste (Male x Female) on expansion tank
This Amtrol Expansion Tank was installed slightly away from the boiler. I don't like the "typical" install where this potential 5 gals of water is dangling over the electronic controls and/or flame inside of the boiler!
WARNING :This article is for educational purposes; I am just relating my personal experiences. I believe the information given to be accurate, but should not be used as an instructional manual. You should follow the manufacturer's directions and comply with all local codes. Your level of expertise and educational credentials/certifications may vary. When you are not confident, why not let a professional HVAC person do the installation?
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©2023
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You can hover over any link to see if it is an Amazon link, if this matters, or a link to a page on this website or to a reference page, e.g., Smithsonian Institution, bookmark on this website, etc.
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