This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 1-1/2" suction and a 1-1/4" discharge. It is constructed with a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 9-1/2" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. The pump utilizes a mechanical seal consisting of a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The unit includes ANSI Class 125 flanges and employs a dry shaft design to prevent fluid contact with the shaft.
This assembly operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 3 HP Baldor TEFC motor. The motor is a T-Frame 182-frame design, configured for 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power supply, and meets NEMA premium efficiency standards, including AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump is mounted on a welded base that incorporates a drip pan and a standard Woods coupler protected by a coupler guard. The bearing frame features greasable bearings, and the unit has a DOE PEI rating of 0.86.