This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 2-1/2" suction and 2" discharge connection with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The unit includes a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller and a cast iron casing. It utilizes a stainless steel shaft paired with a bronze shaft sleeve and a mechanical seal composed of a tungsten carbide seat, carbon rotor, and Viton rubber. This configuration supports clean water temperatures up to 300°F. The pump assembly employs a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 3 HP Baldor TEFC motor in a 182T NEMA motor frame. The electrical configuration is 230-460V, 3PH, 60Hz, with an across-the-line starting option. The motor meets MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integrated drip pan and a Woods coupler protected by a standard coupler guard. This product has a DOE PEI rating of 0.86.