This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 2-1/2" suction and a 2" discharge. It is constructed with a cast iron casing equipped with ANSI Class 125 flanges and a 7-1/4" nominal diameter bronze impeller. The pump utilizes a stainless steel shaft and a bronze shaft sleeve to maintain a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal assembly consists of a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, which is suitable for clean water applications up to 250°F. This unit is configured without a wear ring.
This pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 1-1/2 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 145 T-frame. The power supply requirement is 230-460/60/3, with across the line starting as the standard configuration. The motor is rated for 40°C ambient temperatures and meets NEMA premium efficiency standards, including MG1-12.55 compliance and AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump is mounted on a welded base with an integrated drip pan and includes a Woods coupler enclosed by an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. The pump has a DOE PEI value of 0.88.