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"00" Pumps    

The Taco "00" Series of Cartridge Circulator is designed for use in hydronic heating systems, chilled fresh water systems, and domestic water systems.  The "00" Circulator can be used in the typical residential & commercial  hydronic heating system, radiant in-floor/panel hydronic heating systems, solar systems, to Add a Zone Additions, Zoning With Circulators, and potable water systems.  The "00" Circulators are available in cast iron or bronze construction with flanged connections, or bronze construction with sweat connections.  The Unique Replaceable Cartridge contains all the moving parts, and allows the circulator to be serviced instead of replacing the entire unit.  The Quieter, Direct Drive cartridge type "00" Series Circulator is Self Lubricating, contains No Mechanical Seal, and requires No Maintenance. Available in sizes from 003 to 0014, with flows up to 45 GPM, and heads to 35' TDH can handle any situation.  This Compact, Low Power Consumption design is ideal for high efficiency jobs.

 

1400 Series Pumps

Taco 1400 Series High Capacity Circulators are specifically designed for quiet, efficient, dependable operation in a wide range of medium to high flow/head hydronic heating, chilled water cooling and hot water recirculation applications. The space saving, close-coupled, maintenance free motor with permanently lubricated, sealed-for-life bearings, Nu-Tride® coated solid steel shaft, Noryl® impeller and durable, carbon/silicon-carbide mechanical seal provide unmatched reliability. Available in Cast Iron or Bronze construction.

 

 

Taco Red Baron Circulators

Designed to efficiently circulate heated or chilled water in residential or light commercial Hydronic Systems.  These circulators may also be used for zoning large installations and are available in bronze construction for domestic hot water applications.

  • Proven Performance - The Red Baron Circulators are backed by over 55 year of Taco Experience in design and manufacture of standard circulators.  Millions of 110's are in service -  the 110 Red Baron is Taco's most popular residential mechanical seal type circulator.

  • Dependable, Quite Operation - The Red Barons offer quiet dependable pumping power and long lasting performance.

  • Resilient mounted, split phase motor with built-in overload protection is equipped with sleeve bearings for quiet operation.

  • One piece dynamically balanced impeller

  • Stainless steel shaft

  • Rugged bronze sleeve bearing

  • Two piece carbon/ceramic seal assembly

  • Durable one piece spring coupling

  • Every circulator is operated before shipment

  • Available in all bronze construction

  • Standard cast iron flanges 3/4", 1", 1-1/4" & 1-1/2"

  • Shut-off flanges assure ease of service - available in 3/4", 1" & 1-1/4"

121-138 In-Line Pumps

Designed to efficiently circulate heated or chilled water in large residential and commercial Hydronic or Solar Systems.  Ideal for Primary-Secondary systems, as well as parallel pumping designs.  Available in bronze construction for fresh water service.

 

Zone Controls

Taco Switching Relays combine clearly labeled PC board layouts with advanced features that allow for total system customization.  Whether using basic priority switching, plug-in PowerPort cards of add-on power controls, the job is made easy.   External indicator lights provide instant diagnostic feedback, making a snap of service calls or new installation start-ups.  A green light indicates power is connected.  When the thermostat calls for heat, both the appropriate circulator and red indicating light is energized.  All switching relays are UL listed, use standard "ice cube" replaceable relays and are compatible with conventional and programmable thermostats.  For those larger jobs, the switching relays can be expanded up to 20 zones with priority.  Taco Switching Relays are available in one, two, three, four and six zones.  

 

Taco Zone Valve Controls work with two-, three- or four-wire zone valves.   Fully fuse protected, it also includes and isolated end switch and built in priority switch.  The contractor friendly PC board layout eliminates the problems caused by incorrect wiring and the "unfinished" look of conventional zone valve installations.  The sturdy screw connections add additional reliability, while the external indicator lights provide instant diagnostic feedback, reducing installation time.  All Taco Zone Valve Controls are UL listed and available in three, four, five and six zones.  The indicator lights show full functionality of the products wired to the Zone Valve Control.  The green light indicates power is connected.  When the thermostat calls for heat, both the appropriate zone valve and yellow indicating light is energized.  When the zone valve is fully open, the end switch relay and red indicating light are energized.

 

PowerPort Cards

The PC700 series of Power Controls can be used in conjunction with any Taco expandable relay unit (-EXP model). There are no complex wiring diagrams, simply plug the interface cable directly into the expandable relay and then attach the supplied sensor; That’s it. By controlling the supply water temperature based on the outdoor temperature, the heat lost from the building is matched by the heat input to the building. Firing cycles of the boiler are also optimized to increase comfort and provide energy savings. The ease-of-installation combined with full diagnostic capabilities makes it simple to upgrade any system. Taco Power Controls can be used in parallel with the PC600 series of Power Port Cards to further enhance total system operation.

The PC600 series of PowerPort Cards can be used in conjunction with any Taco expandable relay unit. Each Taco expandable relay (-EXP model) comes standard with three PowerPort slots to accept any combination of cards. By controlling the operation of the circulators attached to the switching relay, the PC600 cards are an ideal way to provide energy savings, system protection and an increased comfort level. With no additional wiring, the PC600 cards can also be used in parallel with the Taco Add-on Power Controls to add even greater system control and boiler optimization. Mix and match the cards and controls to upgrade any system.

 

Zone Pumps

The Taco Priority Zoning Circulator combines the reliability of the "00" Circulator with the convenience and efficiency of a PC board mounted switching relay package.  Each Zoning Circulator has low and high voltage terminal strips for ease of electrical hookup as well as built-in priority switch.  The priority switch allows the installer to choose the zone that requires the most attention, and when activated, only that Circulator can be used in conjunction with other Circulators of Zone Valves.  Ideally used for indirect hot water heaters, adding another zone, zoning with Circulators and for prioritizing under-sized zones.  Available in a full range of sizes from 003 through 0014 to match your specific system requirements.

I Series Valves

Taco iSeries Mixing Valves provide precise and cost-effective temperature control for your heating systems, the flexibility of zone-to-zone control, plus built-in boiler protection. 
  • Available in 2-way, 3-way or 4-way injection configurations
  • For either outdoor reset control or fixed water supply temperature applications
  • Protects boiler against flue gas condensation

Features:

  • Operates Off Constant Power or Relay End Switch
  • Ball Valve Design, High Cv
  • Manual Operation Button
  • Solid-State Microprocessor Design
  • Easy, One-Hand Actuator Removal
  • Multi-Status LED Indicator Light

 

Electric Zone Valves

Ever since reliable electric zone valves were developed many years ago, they have been by far the most widely used device for zoning a system. They eliminate the need for a Flo-Chek valve and relays, and simplify the piping.  Their compactness permits great flexibility of location in the system. This and the silent operation of the Taco valves having heat motor type operators permits installation in or near rooms where noiseless operation is desired, such as bedrooms.  A single circulator in the system can supply from two to many zone valves. 

A Taco Electric Thermostat is used to sense the temperature in each zone and control operation of the zone valve for the zone.  The valve may be located within the zoned space or at any convenient location in the pipe loop for the zone.  In a series loop system, usually the valves are placed at the discharge side of the boiler.   In a two-pipe system, the valves are placed at the radiation unit supply or return.

Heat Motor Valves    ESP Valves

 

Mixing Valves

The 5000 Series Mixing Valve is a dual purpose mixing or diverting valve. It is ASSE 1017 approved, providing shut-off reliability on either a hot or cold water supply failure. The high flow and low head loss characteristics make the 5000 Series ideal for domestic water, radiant applications, installations with large variations in flow rate and supply conditions, and installations requiring tightly controlled water temperature. The valve’s unique design and advanced thermostatic element ensures a stable mixed water temperature throughout the extended 85° - 150° F range. The 5000 Series provides fail-safe security and ultimate performance in a mixing valve.

Feed Valves

Taco Pressure Reducing Valves are used to automatically feed water to a hot water heating system whenever pressure in the system drops below the pressure setting in the valve. They feature fast fill rates, an exclusive fast fill lever lock, built-in check to prevent emptying the system if incoming pressure fails, union connections with tailpiece standard and the pressure setting adjustment separated from the fast fill lever for easy, fast adjustment. Available for systems in a pressure range from 10 to 25 PSI.

Boiler Feed    3350 PRV

 

Geothermal Valves

Created especially to eliminate noisy water hammer. The Taco GT Whisper Guard operates in a totally different way from fast-acting solenoids. How? It closes slowly and no water hammer occurs. The unique end-switch design permits control of the heat pump by the valve. This allows movement of cold water into the coil before the heat pump actually starts. The bronze body and corrosion resistant internal parts provide for long, trouble-free service. The Taco GT Whisper Guard is available with 3/4” thread (5101-G2), 1” thread (557-G2), or 3/4” sweat (556-G2).

Thermostats/Transformers

The Taco thermostat has an adjustable heat anticipator and temperature range from 50° F to 90° F, and requires a 24 Volt, two-wire circuit

The Taco transformer reduces line voltage to low voltage when used in conjunction with Taco Zone Valves.

Venturi Fittings

Taco Venturi fittings are designed to divert water flow from a given zone to the by-pass loop. The flow from the zone is partially diverted through the by-pass and then returned back into the zone. The Venturi Fitting creates a differential pressure that make some of the flow want to divert through the by-pass and back to the zone. The Taco Venturi Fitting can be used in up-feed or down-feed applications. The typical application for the Taco Venturi Fitting is to divert heated water through kickspace heaters, convectors, radiators, or base board. The Venturi is ideal for retro-fit applications where more radiation needs to be added to a existing job.

Flo-Checks

Taco Flo-Cheks have dependably stopped gravity circulation in forced hot water heating systems for over 40 years. Flo-Cheks open automatically when the circulator starts running. They feature a thumb screw to manually open the valve, and are available in a cast iron universal body and a bronze sweat in-line configuration. A unique, re-designed weighted check on the 221 and 222 models features an enhanced seating and quieter operation on high flow systems.

WAGS Valve

WAGS stands for Water And Gas Safety valve. The WAGS valve is designed to shut off the water supply (plus gas supply for gas-fired heaters) in the event of a water leak from a hot water heater, thus minimizing water damage and possible gas leakage. The valve can be installed on all styles of water heaters. The valve is fully mechanical and requires no external power supply.
Your water heater will eventually fail and leak! Most water heaters fail within 7-10 years. That’s about 5 million tank failures EVERY year. Without a WAGS valve, a leaking tank keeps refilling and leaking. The WAGS prevents disastrous floods and untold damage to your property.
The WAGS sits in a drip pan under the water heater and is activated when leaking water accumulates to a level of ¾" in the pan. Once activated the valve shuts off the water and gas supply, indicated by a red pop-up tab.

 

Suction Diffusers

The Taco "SD" Series Suction Diffuser has numerous features built into one unit that provides the optimum flow and protection for the pump. The Suction Diffuser is available in cast iron or fabricated steel construction (consult Taco Fabricated Steel Suction Diffuser Submittal Data Sheet for information concerning the large fabricated steel units). The Cast iron units consist of 15 models, and are available in sizes from 2" X 1-1/2" through 10" X 8".

 

1600 Series Pumps

The Taco 1600 Series In-Line Pump is available in 15 models ranging in size from 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" to 2" X 2". These pumps range in performance capacity from 10 GPM to 235 GPM with head capacities up to 68 feet. In addition, Taco is the leading source for Water Lubricated Circulators, Hydronic Specialties, Captive Air Tanks, Heat Transfer Products, Flow Measurement and Control Products and much more. The heart of the "1600" Series pump is the replaceable permanently lubricated bearing cartridge. The exclusive "1600" cool bearing cartridge design isolates the bearing from the effects of system temperatures to greatly extend bearing life. In addition, standardization of the bearing cartridge means that a single bearing cartridge can be used to service the entire product line.

1900 Series Pumps

The Taco 1900 Series In-Line Pump is available in 5 models ranging in size from 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" to 2" X 2". These pumps range in performance capacity from 10 GPM to 235 GPM with head capacities up to 68'. This Series of pumps is a Direct Coupled Version of the Popular & Reliable 1600 Series In-Line Circulators.

Vertical In-Line Pumps

Taco Vertical Inline Pumps meet the latest standards for hydraulic performance and dimensional characteristics.  Taco expands its hydraulic coverage to flows up to 2500 GPM at heads up to 300’ TDH.  Taco’s extensive line of vertical inline pumps are designed for optimum performance and ease of installation.  Each pump we sell is backed by Taco’s reputation for quality and dependability, and engineered for years of trouble-free service.  Taco vertical inline pumps require no isolation pads. Their simplified in-the-line design saves you time and money.  Should a service call or maintenance ever be required, our pumps pull out from the back.  There’s no need to disconnect the pump from the piping system to work on it.  Each vertical inline pump features Taco’s close coupled design for improved alignment and increased seal life.  Lower installed cost because of the way we’ve engineered our pumps, they require less time to install, and require no special tools or hardware.  We provide either Direct or Split Coupled configuration to improve serviceability on large horsepower pumps.  What’s more, the seal can be serviced without removing the motor.

 

 

CI Series Pumps

CI Series Pumps meet the latest standards for hydraulic performance and dimensional characteristics.  Parts standardization and interchangeability for the CI Pump line results in reduced parts inventories and lower costs for multiple pump installations.  An easy-to-replace, slip-on shaft sleeve facilitates seal maintenance in the field and lowers maintenance costs.  The exclusive dry shaft design protects the pump shaft by eliminating contact between the shaft and the circulating fluid. CI Pumps also feature seal flush line taps, allowing the installation of a filter to protect the seal from non-condensable particles present in the system.  In addition, pressure tappings on suction and discharge flanges promote easy verification of pump performance.  Flows range up to 2700 GPM at heads up to 300’ TDH.

 

FI Series Pumps

FI Series Pumps meet the latest standards for hydraulic performance and dimensional characteristics. Parts standardization and interchangeability for the FI Pump line results in reduced parts inventories and lower costs for multiple pump installations.  An easy-to-replace, slip-on shaft sleeve facilitates seal maintenance in the field and lowers maintenance costs.  The exclusive dry shaft design protects the pump shaft by eliminating contact between the shaft and the circulating fluid.  FI Pumps also feature seal flush line taps, allowing the installation of a filter to protect the seal from non-condensable particles present in open systems.  In addition, pressure tappings on the suction and discharge flanges promote easy verification of pump performance.  All FI Pumps are provided with the unique Taco Space Base to minimize misalignment and facilitate maintenance.  The guide rail design of the space base allows the pump and motor to be easily slid in and out of place for servicing.  The space base eliminates the need for expensive spacer couplings which complicate the alignment process.  The space base also provides ample open space for easy grouting.  Flows range up to 2700 GPM at heads up to 300’ TDH.

 

"TA" Series Pump

The "TA" Series Split Case Pump model represents a major advance in pump design. By utilizing a new modular construction technique, pump performance from 60 GPM up to 6,000 GPM is available from just three basic bearing and shaft modules.

Modular construction results in:

  • Multiple seal and construction options for application flexibility.

  • Simplified maintenance.

  • Design flexibility to accommodate future performance needs.

  • Maximum operating pressure of 300 PSI. The rugged, heavy-duty casing design allows higher working pressures.

  • Quick access for service and maintenance. The top half of the casing is easily removed to allow service of rotating unit without disturbing piping system.

  • Low NPSH requirements and increased efficiency. The impeller is specifically designed to assure minimum NPSH and maximum pump efficiency as well as stable performance throughout the operating range.

  • Compact arrangement increases seal and bearing life. The mechanical seal option reduces the shaft length and minimizes shaft deflection, thereby increasing both seal and bearing life.

  • Balanced axial loads for maximum bearing life. The double suction design virtually eliminates axial thrust and reduces bearing loading. The bearings are heavy-duty type, grease lubricated.

  • No need to replace casing if wear rings require service. The case wear rings are separate from the case itself and are replaceable.

Extra heavy construction of the pump casing provides greater structural integrity and reduces the risk of distortion. The pump feet are cast integrally with the bottom half of the volute casing and extended to provide support to the inserts which carry the pump bearings.

With the top half of the casing removed, the complete pump rotating assembly can be withdrawn without disturbing the piping system. Pump inlet and outlet flanges are cast in the bottom half casing. Flanges and casing are tapped and plugged for gauge and priming connections. An air release valve and flushing connections are provided in the upper casing. The top and bottom half casings are aligned by dowels, sealed by a gasket and bolted together.

 

The impeller is generally of the double-entry type with Francis vanes, keyed to the shaft and locked in position. The impeller hubs are designed to accommodate impeller wear rings, if required. Impellers are balanced dynamically and hydraulically. Passage ways are smoothed for maximum efficiency.

 

 

Straight and U-Tube Heat Exchangers

Taco Straight Tube and U-tube heat exchangers, used extensively in commercial heating and cooling applications, are available in steel, stainless steel, copper, monel, cupronickel, or titanium, standard 2 and 4 pass head designs, and 4 to 30 inch or larger diameters in lengths of up to ten feet or more.  To meet the demands of our customers, Taco brings advanced technology to the shop floor: tube to tubesheet welding, 100% or spot radiography helium leak testing and other NDE methods.

 

Tank Heating Units

Taco builds and ships its TA and TB line of immersion tank heating units to a number of OEMs around the U.S. and Canada, with highly competitive lead times.  The tank's U-tube bundle allows for thermal expansion and contraction of the heating element, and is available in the following configurations: copper tube bundle with steel tube plate, fabricated steel collar, cast iron (4"-10" diameter) or fabricated steel channel head (12" and larger). Available in 2 or 4 pass construction and double wall construction, standard units come in 4 inch to 30 inch diameters, and up to ten feet long, providing a rated working pressure of 150 psi at 375° Fahrenheit. Custom designed units are also available to meet larger applications, higher working pressures, and higher temperature demands

Air Controls

Taco Air Separators separate and remove air from heating, industrial, and commercial process water systems applications. 2" and 2 1/2" sizes are furnished with threaded connections. Larger sizes are supplied with flanged connections. Victaulic connections are available up through 1". The units are sized to your system's requirements, and provide maximum flows to 10,000 gallons per minute. All are constructed of steel or stainless steel to ASME code, and feature separate top fittings for connection to the system's expansion tank and air vent.

Vortech Air Separators

The Taco Vortech Air Separator(TM) is designed to provide an enhanced level of air removal in hydronic heating, cooling or combination systems. Air is quickly and effectively separated and vented through a factory installed Taco 418 3/4" Hy-Vent

4900 Series

The high efficiency Taco 4900 Series Air Separator uses patented PALL ring technology to clear the system of microbubbles, sand, dirt and rust to save money, energy and component wear. PALL rings are used in the processing industry to mix gases with, or separate gases from, liquids. Series 4900-A models clean the system of free air and microbubbles. Series 4900-AD models remove both air and dirt from the hydronic system. All models are built to Section VIII of the ASME code.
 

Tanks

Taco tanks are manufactured to the ASME Code for HVAC and industrial code applications. Available in steel, monel, stainless steel, everdur, and clad metals, each tank is sized to your specifications. From the smallest CX-15 diaphragm tank to the 10,000 liter CA, each is pressure-rated for your application.

Potable Water Expansion Tanks

To meet the growing requirements for expansion capability with backflow prevention in potable water systems, Taco engineers developed the potable water expansion tank as one member of our expansion tank product line. Each tank is ASME designed and constructed with FDA approved materials. A wide range of standard sizes is available, and each utilizes a unique field replaceable butyl bladder to make servicing fast and easy.

Flow Measurement

The Flow Measurement & Balance Category is comprised of products necessary to measure the flow precisely in a Hydronic System and balance the flow among various branch circuits in the system. Products included in this category are the Accu-Flo balance valve, the Sentinel Flow Measuring System and the Plus-One Multi-Purpose Valve.

Accu-Flo Balance Valves

The Taco Accu-Flo Balancing Valve combines superior engineering and design, precision machining and 100% factory testing to ensure the highest quality fixed port Venturi balancing valve on the market today.

Multi-Purpose Valves

“Plus Two” Multi-Purpose Valve
Available in Sizes 1-1/2" through 10", the Taco Multi-Purpose Valve combines a shut-off valve, balancing valve, check valve and metering valve within one body and offers savings in space, hardware cost and labor.

 

Pro-Fit Parts

To serve the needs of both contractors and wholesalers for quality replacement parts, Taco has introduced its new Pro-Fit™ family of replacement parts, specifically designed and built to fit both Bell & Gossett and Armstrong pumps.

The new Pro-Fit line includes a total of 37 high quality parts. These parts include motors, bearing assemblies, a universal seal kit, heavy duty couplers and impellers. All are guaranteed to fit all Bell & Gossett and Armstrong pumps with fractional HP motors up to 3/4HP.

“There’s a huge installation base of residential and light commercial B&G and Armstrong pumps out there that Taco intends to tap with our Pro-Fit line of replacement parts,” says Tom Lawrence, Taco’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.

“Pro-Fit parts are of the highest quality and durability, all American made. With the Pro-Fit line we can now offer installers and stocking wholesalers a consolidated and simplified family of parts. That means less parts to stock, and less parts to carry around,” says Lawrence.

Maintenance-Free Motors Pro-Fit motors are supplied to Taco by Baldor and include 11 models ranging from 1/12HP up to 3/4HP. Their permanently lubricated, ball bearing construction make Pro-Fit replacement motors maintenance-free. All Pro-Fit motors come with rigid steel mounting cradles with resilient motor mounts for easy alignment of motor and pump shaft.

Heavy-Duty Bearing Assemblies Five heavy-duty Pro-Fit bearing assemblies replace all Bell& Gossett and Armstrong seal/bearing assemblies, reducing the number of SKUs that wholesalers have to stock. For example, Pro-Fit model number BRG-B-100 replaces six different Bell & Gossett bearing assemblies. Universal bearing assemblies are bronze-fitted with S/S faceplates for use on open or closed systems. Their rugged die-cast aluminum construction ensures proper alignment with the motor shaft for longer bearing life.

Replaceable Bearing Cartridge Kit Pro-Fit bearing assemblies are designed with one universal replaceable bearing cartridge. This allows one cartridge kit to be used to service every Pro-Fit bearing assembly, simplifying parts inventory for contractors.

A Universal Seal Kit Pro-Fit offers one universal seal kit to fit all models with _” pump shaft. Ceramic and carbon surfaces are designed for extended wear and long life.

Heavy-Duty Couplers Two Pro-Fit heavy duty coupler models eliminate the multiple Bell & Gossett and Armstrong coupler inventory. With reinforced eyelets, durable springs and rugged die cast construction for a long operational life, the Pro-Fit spring coupler fits up to 14 B&G and Armstrong pump models.

Durable Impellers Ten Noryl® Pro-Fit impellers replace all Bell & Gossett and Armstrong pumps through 3/4HP models and are designed to match original performance curves. Pro-Fit impellers can be used for both closed or open systems, cast iron or bronze pumps, reducing parts inventory up to 50%.

Taco has a full series of informational literature available at wholesalers nationwide to introduce the Pro-Fit line of replacement parts. Contractors and wholesalers will appreciate the easy cross-reference charts that Taco provides showing individual Pro-Fit part numbers cross-referenced to both Bell & Gossett and Armstrong matched parts.

TacoNet Software

Taco, Inc. has issued a seventh version of its popular product selection and specifying software program, TacoNet®. 

Version 7.0 contains more than 5,600 product CAD drawings and its enhanced compatibility includes Windows95/NT/ME and XP operating platforms.

TacoNet’s core information centers on three of Taco’s major product lines: pumps, heat exchangers and expansion tanks. Version 7.0 comes with several important new additions to better assist specifying engineers in product selection: pump selections can now be calculated for fluids other than water; updated expansion tank and heat exchanger information includes new models and additional sizes, and variable speed pump performance curves can now be calculated.

Feedback from the field was the impetus behind the addition of a Head Loss Estimator to version 7.0’s Pump Selection Program. The Head Loss Estimator allows the user to determine system head loss when fluids – especially coolants such as ethylene and propylene glycol – are used. The result is an accurate means of correcting for head loss in a piping system that requires fluids other than, or in addition to, water.

Variable speed pumps are increasingly in demand to help boost system efficiency and TacoNet 7.0 comes with the ability to generate performance curves for these pumps. The software can specify specific design operating speeds based on maximum and minimum speeds as well as respond to a prompt to show various other speeds.

Taco has expanded its heat exchanger product category and TacoNet 7.0 includes new models as well as the addition of a brazed plate heat exchanger selection module. Expansion tank additions to the Taco inventory now include information and submittal data sheets for Taco’s new CBX and CA tanks. Look for them under TacoNet’s Expansion Tank Selection Program.

TacoNet 7.0 also comes with an advanced update button to keep users up to date on the latest changes and additions. Through a direct Internet link, the TacoNet server will regularly compare the latest updates with the user’s and install them automatically.

“Behind every change and improvement to TacoNet is a mission to make our program the most complete and easy-to-use software selection and specifying product available,” says Tim Smith, Taco’s marketing director and a guiding hand in TacoNet development since its inception over a decade ago. Changes and additions reflect the needs of the marketplace and the perspective of the thousands of registered users who work with TacoNet on a regular basis.

Load Match

LoadMatch is Taco’s innovative single-pipe system for both heating and cooling system applications. LoadMatch provides better comfort than all-air systems as well as conventional two-pipe hydronic systems. In doing so, it eliminates the need for most balancing valves and expensive, energy-consuming control valves by replacing them with small, energy-efficient Taco LoadMatch circulators. The circulators direct water to where it needs to go, as opposed to forcing the water through the system’s piping loop.

LoadMatch delivers better comfort and total control, and saves energy and money that would otherwise be spent on piping, fittings and control and balancing valves. System savings with LoadMatch can typically save up to 30 % of the system’s life cycle costs.

LoadMatch piping systems have been specified and installed throughout the U.S. and Canada since the late 1990’s in both new buildings and in retrofit projects. Facilities include hospitals and hotels, office buildings and apartment complexes.

 

HS2 Software

HS2 software enables consulting-specifying engineers to design hydronic systems with the use of a powerful Windows®-based software package made available exclusively through Taco.

HS2 allows designers to cut system design in half, eliminate calculation errors and make system changes in minutes.

The HS2 software was developed by the Van Boerum & Frank Associates design firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah. “It really works the way an engineer thinks,” says Ben Davis, project engineer and the lead individual behind the HS2 software’s development. Davis describes the software as “intuitive” from the design engineer’s perspective, employing symbols in a schematic layout that look just like the actual equipment being specified.

The challenge to develop a software design program started at Van Boerum & Frank about ten years ago, according to Davis, who felt that there had to be a “better way” of HVAC system design than elongated spreadsheets. When a prototype software package was at last ready to be shown industry manufacturers by the time of the 2000 AHR Expo in Dallas, Van Boerum & Frank discovered that only Taco was interested in taking a closer look at it.

By the time of the next AHR Expo, in Atlanta in 2001, Taco informed the firm’s software marketing arm – HVAC Solution, Inc. – that “You’ve really got something here. We’d like to build upon this,” Davis relates.

That led to Taco becoming the exclusive licensee of the hydronic version of the software. The software became a perfect match for LoadMatch, as all LoadMatch equipment parts were integrated into the software’s program. “LoadMatch and HS2 came together at just the right time,” says Davis.

 

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