Usually circulator are ‘pushing’ towards the boiler to avoid cavitation. Also in the image above you have a 1-way valve that block the flow if circulator points toward the thank.

Which way does a circulator pump go?

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Should a circulator be on supply or return?





Standard good practice among heating techs is to install the circulator pump on the return side of the loop where cooler temperatures can extend its life.

How do you plumb an indirect water heater?

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How do you circulate water in a heating system?

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Should a circulation pump be on the flow or return?

The best place for the pump(s) is still on the flow side. This keeps the bulk of the system under positive pressure from a combination of the pressure imposed by the system water connection, and then when the pump is running, the pressure provided by the pump.

Does a circulator pump push or pull?





The pump pulls water in through the inlet and pushes it out through the outlet. Typically, there will be an arrow on the casing to identify the direction of flow so you know which is the inlet and outlet.

Which is flow and return on a boiler?

This means the boiler heats up the water it sends around your radiators (called ‘the flow’) to 80°C. The water returns to the boiler after travelling around all your radiators (called ‘the return’) at 60°C, having given off 20°C to the room.

Which way should a central heating pump face?

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How is the water returned from a zone to the boiler?

The pressure differential bypass valve is located between the supply and return headers. It opens as zone valves close. The circulator can keep pumping the same amount of water and any excess hot water is recirculated back to the boiler. What are flow control valves?

How does a circulating pump work on a boiler?



A circulating pump is a water pump that moves hot water around your heating system. The water travels from your boiler through to the pipes that feed your radiators, towel rails, and hot water cylinder. The water then flows back to the boiler to maintain a constant flow of heated water around your home.

How does a boiler circulator work?

The circulator pump contains an electric-powered impeller motor that removes the hot water from the tank to circulate through the pipes to the baseboard heaters or radiators. At the same time, the pump draws in cold water to start the heating cycle. If a circulator pump wears down, it can begin to cause problems.

How do you tell if circulating pump is working?

If the circulator pump is on the RETURN side of the heating piping loop (the usual and better location) then you can feel the pipe at the circulator pump – doesn’t matter which side – in or out flow – since if the pump is running the pipe will get warm, then hot if it is successfully moving hot water out of the boiler …

How do you test a circulator pump on a boiler?



How to check if a central heating pump is working?

  1. Step 1: Find the Pump. …
  2. Step 2: Visibly inspect the pump for damage. …
  3. Step 3: Turn off the power supply. …
  4. Step 4: Loosen the silver plate. …
  5. Step 5: Remove the silver plate. …
  6. Step 6: Check if the pump shaft has seized. …
  7. Step 7: Turn the power back on. …
  8. Step 8: Bleed the system.

Do circulating pumps run continuously?

While the system is capable of running continuously, it doesn’t always do this. Most hot water recirculating pumps come with sensors or timers to regulate operation. Sensors can detect the temperature of the hot water in the pipe, only running the recirculation pump when the temperature drops below a specified level.

Why is my boiler not circulating hot water?

Radiators are partially blocked



CAUSE: Another common cause of hot water radiators not circulating is radiators blocked partially. If this happens, then it will lead to the coolant going through the radiators much more slowly than it should. This will thus result in the radiators not circulating enough or at all.

Why is my circulation pump not working?

Circulator pumps can stop working for several reasons: a blown fuse, bad wiring or a dead motor. Troubleshooting the possible causes in a systematic manner ensures you can find the reason your circulator pump isn’t working so you can get it back up and running as soon as possible.

How do I get air out of my boiler heating system?



Step 1: Turn off your central heating and wait for around 20 minutes for the system to cool down. Step 2: Lay a dry cloth or towel beneath the radiator you want to bleed, just in case any water escapes. Step 3: Use your radiator key to slowly open the valve, turning it anti-clockwise to do so.

How do you troubleshoot a circulator pump?

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