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[victor6deep]

I run a 3 speed broeder pump on high with no issues. I have ran low and medium and it was fine but when a shower and heat was on the blower would run a little longer. I keep it on high more or less to keep all the water a average mixing temp instead of bringing back too cool of water. I have a spare cartridge for this pump but after I use that cartridge I am going with the armstrong e9. Scott7m don't you think the broeder is a workhorse pump?? Ha

[Scott7m]

Buddy there good when there working lol

You'll hear it start to rattle one day and know its time, you may get a good life out of it though

They are an electric hog though, I think the last time I checked a broeder it was like 280 watts

That Armstrong e9 would do the same work on 115 watts

[RSI]

Only have about  a 30 ft run to house with pex with  two 90s till it gets to the DHW and heat exchanger, and then the normal I  quess set up.

That sounds like a very bad setup for a 009. What kind of heat exchanger do you have for the DHW?
I believe CB says not to use the 009 on a run that short.

[Ohiowood]

I have a side arm for DHW

[RSI]

Only have about  a 30 ft run to house with pex with  two 90s till it gets to the DHW and heat exchanger, and then the normal I  quess set up.

I haven't been able to find where I saw CB said not to use the 009 on a short run.

If you want to stay with taco I would switch over to a 00R, 008 or 007. The 00R would be the best of the 3 and the 007 the worst choice.

If you want to spend a little more money but get a much better pump, the Alpha should work really well there and use a fraction of the power.

[Scott7m]

The alpha would pay for itself in time, The alphai is something I will likely put on my own system next year.

[johnybcold]

I got a temp gun and my temps are problay not as bad as the indoor boiler meter would have me believe the temp meter has everything with 10 degrees but my pump is rattling so I will have to pick out a new one

[willieG]

i also run an 0011 but with the new pumps out today you might talk to rsi or scott or yonderheating (all knowledgable dealer i think) and they could direct you to (maybe) a three speed pump that would maybe give you a cheaper pump to operate (on a lower speed) and then you have the option of upping the speed (gpm) if you add on to your system later.

in the past few years these small pumps have come a long way and there are many different choices to be had now?