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Grundfos recirculation systems
Grundfos UP series

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Replacement crossover valve
Clip-on thermostat control
UP circulator timer

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watts recirculation systems
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Replacement crossover valve
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Install/ maintenance tips
grundfos super brute
Grundfos UP series
Grundfos circulation pump for baseboard heating or water heater recirculation
Requires flange set
Use for whole house... install on 3/4" pipe or 1"

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Load calculation for pump:
1 horsepower = 756 watts.
1/25 Hp motor = 30.6 watts  
30.6 watts divided by 120 volts = .255 amp
Laing recirculation systems
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Grundfos 24-hour analog timers for UP and UP15 models
Analog pin-type with 15 minute on-off intervals. Repeats same each day. Reset after power outage
Choose timer: Saves money, schedules 'instant' hot at faucet. Move slide switch to timer and system runs specific times of day. Timer helps prevent short-cycle, or continual on-off throughout day.

Choose Thermostat operation: Hot water available at all times. Move slide switch to ON.
Pump runs whenever temperature inside pipe drops below 85-90°F and run until temperature reaches 95-100°. Some pumps have variable thermostats and some have higher setting.
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Analog pin-type with 15 minute on-off intervals. Repeats same each day.
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Crossover valve
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Crossover valve
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Troubleshoot valve page 3-4
Example illustrations
Applies to Taco, Grundfos and Watts. Does not apply to Laing
Install under sink. When pump is ON, crossover valve opens and lets hot water circulate back to water heater through cold water line so immediate hot water is available at faucet. When you turn on cold water at the faucet, the crossover valve closes, allowing cold water to enter the faucet. However you wait longer for full cold water.
When temperature at crossove valve reaches 95°F, the valve shuts off hot water entering cold water line.
Air Vent
Purpose of air vent to vent air in line caused by pump. Circulation pumps often create bubbles in the water line. Air bubbles cause noise and cause pump to stop functioning ... the impeller turns but no water moves.
Installing air vent at highest point in recirculation loop will vent air bubbles... pump last longer.
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grundfos thermostat
Use with UP series pump and timer
grundfos thermostat
Grundfos UP sereis
Clip on thermostat control/ Aquastat
120 volt thermostat-switch clips onto water line
Lets you control pump or any 120 volt circuit based on temperature of water pipe.
Continuous operation: The electric cost varies .... pump is usually 1/16 Hp, or 47 watts = 138 Kwh per year = $14-18 for 1 year operation.
The pump does not harm anything if left ON ... except shorten lifespan of product so you would need to calculate replacement cost... or use clip on thermostat, ... you would splice the thermostat into the recirculation pump cord on the black Hot wire that goes to pump.
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3/4" 595444 ON at 85°/ OFF at 105°
1/2" 595656 ON at 105°/ OFF at 115°
3/4" 595657 ON at 105°/ OFF at 115°

Local YMCA hot tub = temperature 105°/ Typical shower-bath = 110°F
24 hour programmable timer for UP series pumps
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Clip on thermostat manual
UP series specification sheet
System illustrations
Hot water recirculation system
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Laing Pump OFF
Typical installation at faucet.
System with timer turned off.
Cold water available immediately, but wait for hot water.
Water- savings estimate: put empty gallon can under tub spout and see how much water is wasted waiting for hot water.
Use water for plants.
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Laing recirculation systems
Re-circulation system
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Laing Pump ON

Hot water available, but wait for cold water.

Timer saves energy compared with recirculation system that runs full time.
Autocirc uses timer, but also turns off when temperature reaches 95°, and turns on when water temperature drops to 85°.
Reset timer after power outage.

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Grundfor recirculation system installation Grundfos UP series is installed in upright position on hot pipe
Which pipe is Hot? 1) Usually the cold line has shut off valve. 2) Top of tank also has H and C markings. 3) Turn on Hot faucet for few moments and use hand to check which pipe feels hot.
Pump installed sideways will not work,
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Installation manual with photog
recirculating system Recirculating system
Pump installed at tank

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Direct return/ probably saves money
Does not use cold water line
Requires dedicated return line connecting to water heater drain port
Saves money since water is not wasted waiting for cold to arrive

Direct return connects to water heater drain port.

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Tankless recirculation
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Best design
Tankless recirculation with direct return line

Water must circulate through small water heater to ensure enough hot water in recirculation loop. Reason: small pump might not activate tankless burner or element.

Add check valves as shown.

System can have faucets that are not connected to recirculation loop as shown with faucet on right side.

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Keep Water Heater Temperature Below 140ºF (60ºC): Can cause early water heater failure and pump failure
High temperatures cause calcium and magnesium to come out of solution and create solids. These solids can damage pump and reduce water heater efficiency.
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Temperature needed to kill bacterial 140ºF
Control pump remotely
WeMo Control pump with cell phone using WeMo
Plugs into 120volt outlet
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Skylink estimate 1/3 Hp
Grundfos pump is 1/25 Hp
120V 60 Hz/ 10 watt miminum/ 1500 watt
Operate as ON-OFF or Countdown device/ Up to 500 feet
15 minute - 60 minute countdown
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How to install recirculation system
Off delay timer for recirculation system
Off delay timer for recirculation system
Push either button to activate delay timer sequence
Another wiring example using push button -or- ST01 programmable timer to start delay
Operate recirculation system remotely from 1-2-3+ different locations
How it works: Do NOT connect voltage to bell wire going to push buttons. Lighted doorbell button does not work... must be unlighted. The push buttons receive no voltage or power... do not connect to power source.
Connect 120volt Hot and Neutral wires to delay timer base as illustrated.
Plug timer into base. Choose delay time from .05 seconds to 999 seconds
Push doorbell button. Activates timer.
Timer turns ON and begins countdown.
Pump turns ON and turns OFF when countdown stops.
Delay timer rated 1/3 Hp.... recirculation pump rated 1/25 Hp

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Operate recirculation system remotely from different location
AH3 off-delay timer
Flip switch and load turns on until delay period expires
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Remote control countdown timer
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