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Description
The patented SmartPlug lets you upgrade any hot water recirculation pump with a power cord to "Smart" operation. Simply connect the SmartPlug to any 110V power outlet then plug the circulator power cord into the SmartPlug. Using a sensor that mounts to the hot water supply pipe, the SmartPlug will learn the daily hot water usage pattern in a home and adjust the circulator run time automatically. Hot water will always be available when needed.
No Programming, Timers or Aquastats Required • Sensor Included
Specifications:
- Input: 120VAC, 50/60HZ, single phase, 6A
- Output: 120VAC, 50/60HZ, Single phase, 1/2 hp (limited to 6 FLA, 36LRA)
- Sensor: NTC Thermistor,10K ohm @ 77°F, B= 3392
- Fuse: 125V, 6A, Medium Acting 5x20 mm glass, Littelfuse® p/n 0233006 mxp
- Ambient Operating Temp: 50-104°F, 10-40°C
The Taco SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control® is designed to upgrade any hot water recirculation system. SmartPlug replaces inefficient timers and aquastats typically used in recirculation systems. It adds intelligence to your system by learning when hot water is used in the home. The pipe-mounted temperature sensor records daily hot water usage patterns during the course of a week. Recorded data is used to automatically run the circulator at the same times the following week. So hot water is always available when it's needed. If the usage pattern changes, the SmartPlug adjusts automatically. — No programming required.
Benefits:
- Easy to install: Upgrades any recirculation pump to "Smart" operation.
- Water conservation: The average residence can save up to 12,000 gallons* of water per year by eliminating the wait for hot water to arrive at fixtures and taps.
- Comfort and convenience: Hot water is available in seconds. No timers or programming required.
- Efficiency: “Smart” setting maximizes hot water comfort and energy savings.
- Reliability: The SmartPlug, when combined with a Taco domestic hot water circulator, provides whisper quiet operation and industry leading electronics for proven performance and dependability.
SmartPlug Control Options / Features:
- “Smart” Mode: When set to "Smart" mode, the SmartPlug monitors and records the home's hot water usage pattern over a 7 day period. The SmartPlug will use the preceding week's usage pattern to automatically cycle the circulator ON, so hot water is always available when it's needed. The recording and repeating process is continuous, week after week.
- “Pulse” Mode: When set to "Pulse" mode, the SmartPlug will continuously cycle the circulator ON for 5 minutes, then OFF for 10 minutes to maintain hot water at all fixtures.
- Vacation Mode: After 36 hours of no hot water usage, the SmartPlug will automatically turn the circulator OFF and remain off until hot water usage is detected.
- Exercise Function: While in vacation mode the SmartPlug will cycle the circulator for 10 seconds every 7 days to prevent any corrosion or scale build up
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Product Reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
This really works
Most Liked Negative Review
1st unit defective`
Tried product, not suited for on-demand with no recirc line
I would buy other product from SupplyHouse.
Great device
Not for everyone
Smart timer, dumb controler
Suited better for small commercial applications
Just a expensive interval timer
1st unit defective`
Great to deal with
This really works
Product Q&A
3 QuestionsQ: Does the smart plug turn on the recirculation pump every time as soon as the sensor detects hot water? (even if it's different from the previous week) How long does it stay on once the hot water demand stops?
Asked by john 8 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffThere are different control options that you can choose; when set to "Smart" mode, the SmartPlug monitors and records the home's hot water usage pattern over a 7 day period. The SmartPlug will use the preceding week's usage pattern to automatically cycle the circulator ON, so hot water is always available when it's needed. The recording and repeating process is continuous, week after week. When set to "Pulse" mode, the SmartPlug will continuously cycle the circulator ON for 5 minutes, then OFF for 10 minutes to maintain hot water at all fixtures. There is also a vacation mode, when after 36 hours of no hot water usage, the smartPlug will automatically turn the circulator OFF and remain off until hot water usage is detected. While in vacation mode the SmartPlug will cycle the circulator for 10 seconds every 7 days to prevent any corrosion or scale build up
Q: What is the temperature setpoint & hysterisis?
Asked by Chuck 9 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffThe Taco SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control does not have temperature set point. It adds intelligence to your system by learning when hot water is used in the home. The pipe-mounted temperature sensor will detect an increase in water temperature and then records daily hot water usage patterns during the course of a week. Hot water is always available when it's needed and if usage patterns change, the SmartPlug adjusts automatically. For more information on its functions, please read into the product overview: http://s3.supplyhouse.com/product_files/Taco-SP115-1-Product-Overview.pdf
Q: can you adjust the return line temperature for the hot water recirculation line, or is it factory set. If so what are the sensors temps ? thanks Glen
Asked by glen 9 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffThe Taco SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control does not have any temperature set point nor does it directly adjust the temperature within the system. Simply connect the SmartPlug to any 110V power outlet then plug the circulator power cord into the SmartPlug. Using a sensor that mounts to the hot water supply pipe, the SmartPlug will record the daily hot water usage pattern in a home and adjust the circulator run time automatically. Hot water will always be available when needed.
The return line temp is determined by the amount of heat loss occurred during the process of your hot water moving through the building and returning to the mechanical room. It will vary from site to site. The temp sensor allows the controller to measure the outgoing water temp which determines when and how long the hot water is turned on for. The controller then sets up the times to run based on prior usage.