Smart Variable Speed Centrifugal Pumps: Part 2 (Base Mounted)

RL DeppmannMonday Morning Minutes, Selection and Specification, Inline Pumps, Codes and Standards, Energy, Motors, Pumps, ECM, ECM, Variable Speed, Speed

Larger centrifugal pumps with horsepower over five are a great place to save energy in HVAC and plumbing systems. Historically, these larger pumps were typically …

Smart Variable Speed Centrifugal Pumps: Part 1 (Line Mounted)

RL DeppmannSpeed, Selection and Specification, Monday Morning Minutes, Inline Pumps, Codes and Standards, Energy, Pumps, ECM, ECM, Variable Speed

This week and next we will talk about centrifugal pumps with the variable speed technology built into them. These pumps are called “Smart pumps.” Why …

B & G ecocirc e3 with ECM Technology (Electronically Commutated Motor)

Norm HallMonday Morning Minutes, Pumps, ECM, Selection and Specification, Inline Pumps

Bell and Gossett’s ecocirc pumps were introduced over the last few weeks. We promised to explain how the ECM technology provides more efficiency than standard induction motors. Let’s talk about the difference between a standard induction motor vs. a permanent magnet motor. With an induction motor, stator windings are arranged around the rotor so that when they’re energized, they create a rotating magnetic field.

NEW PRODUCT: Energy Efficient Ecocirc 19-14 Auto & Vario Heat Circulators

RL DeppmannMonday Morning Minutes, Announcements, Pumps, ECM, Selection and Specification, Inline Pumps

We are very pleased to announce the addition of the new ecocirc 19-14 heating circulators to our line of energy efficient products. As with the rest of the ecocirc line, this new offering also utilizes Electronically Commutated/Permanent Magnet motors, which by design are more efficient than permanent split capacitor induction motors. This technology also offers more flexibility than standard motors allowing us to add features via software logic rather than hardware that would otherwise add cost.