| Material: | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Amperage: | 0.8 |
| Application: | Heating |
| Voltage: | 115V |
| Max Pressure (PSI): | 150 |
| Type: | Pump |
| Horse Power: | 1/25 |
| Connection Size: | 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" |
| Flow Range (GPM): | 0-22 |
| Max Flow (GPM): | 22 |
| Head Range (ft.): | 0-15 |
| Max Head (Ft): | 15 |
| Hertz: | 60 |
| Phase: | 1 |
| RPM: | 2940 |
| Max Temp (F): | 240°F |
| Connection Type: | Flanged x Flanged |
| Warranty: | 3 Year |
Yes, it is. You will need model NBF-22 ( http://www.pexsupply.com/Bell-Gossett-103252-1-25-HP-NBF-22-Bronze-Circulator-Pump-8640000-p ).
The manufacturer does not offer replacement starter capacitors.
It is okay for water to be in the cartridge (it must be there for the pump to function properly). It would only be a problem if water gets into the motor casing section of the cartridge. Other possible causes of pump lock-up are air penetration, stuck ball-bearings, clogs, or using a cast iron pump in an open system.
Bell & Gossett still produces the LR-20 pump ( http://www.pexsupply.com/Bell-Gossett-106507-1-20-HP-LR-20-WR-Little-Red-Pump-5605000-p ). The NRF-22 pump can be used in lieu of the LR-20, as the hydraulics are similar. The construction and operation of the pumps are different. The NRF-22 is a wet rotor pump - meaning that the system fluid is circulated around the rotor (through the motor) and lubricates the bearings. The LR-20 is a dry motor design using a mechanical seal. Both pumps work great in clean systems. If the system is dirty with particles in the fluid, a pump with a mechanical seal (LR-20) is better suited.
The selection of the appropriate pump is based on the GPM (gallons per minute) and head pressure of the system.
The 92 watt rating is the constant. This is a single speed pump so as soon as it turns on it will be running on that 92 watt the whole time.
92 Watts is full load, but either way, I would not want to have them running continuously and unnecessarily, wasting electricity. From the NRF-22 spec sheet: "Self-cleaning particle shield protects the shaft and bearings from system start-up debris"
Circulator pumps should run only when the thermostat(s) call for heat, and they will not be damaged by sitting idle when they are not needed. Get a different plumber. This one doesn't understand how hydronic heating systems work. He can't do simple math, either. The pump will consume 92 watts when it's running. Period. 92 watts * 24 hours/day * 30 days/month = 66,240 watt-hours/month = 66kwh/month. If you're paying 15 cents per kwh, it's costing you TEN dollars a month PER PUMP to keep them running 24x7. If they run only when needed for heat, figure maybe one-fourth that much.
Taco, Bell & Gossett and Grundfos all have comparable pumps within a close price range. If you have an open system, which most outdoor boilers are, you are going to require a stainless steel or bronze pump. A cast iron pump in that application will corrode and rust and fail within the year.