Pump repair Circulator Seal Change fix leak Bearing Assembly Coupler replace how to

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  • noisy circulator ? pump leak ? short easy fast how to. Seal change / bearing assembly change / coupler coupling change repair
    this shows a typical 3 three piece circulator. how to take it apart and put it back together.
    seal change and coupler change .. how to evaluate your bearing assembly for reuse or replacement . watch it on your smart phone while you work ..
    this video will apply to Armstrong Amtrol Taco Bell Gossett grundfoss crane crown scot demming B&G
    112 115 110 100 25 35 32 41 51 52 53 54 55 57 60 S25 H32 S35 S45 S46 S55 S57 h51 H51 Raypac Raypak Raypack Laars lockinvar RBI hydrotherm State AO SMTH water heater recirc pump boiler pump ground loop hydronic systems floor heat baseboard boiler booster pump pumps
    seal kit water seal gasket pump seal water pump

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  • @andreperusse6837
    @andreperusse6837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this video because the instructer just gives you what you need to know and doesn't ramble on about thing that aren't relevant.

  • @cigarsandpins4781
    @cigarsandpins4781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this I know what I'm in for now. I have a series 100 that the seal failed and water is coming out of it. Just waiting for the parts to arrive in the mail so I can pull it apart and replace it.

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hope you have good success

  • @jenniferwagner-rl6sr
    @jenniferwagner-rl6sr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks

  • @RobertoMartinez-ve3pc
    @RobertoMartinez-ve3pc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome clear as the sky your info. Thank you.

  • @libbyd7842
    @libbyd7842 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was trying to avoid taking apart later today, but tenants need heat. On the one side of the pump coming from the heater the pipes are hot, but on the other side feeding Taco valves, the water is cold and nothing is being pumped. It's making some noise, weeping a little, but at least the previous owner left parts.

  • @speckspeck
    @speckspeck 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video, thank you very very much for making it understandable

  • @stevenray5176
    @stevenray5176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video, thanx!

  • @Gmailtorero
    @Gmailtorero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hola.
    Suba un vídeo de mantenimiento de un recirculador armstrong..gracias.

  • @greekmaster1001
    @greekmaster1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you
    Much appreciated

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome

    • @greekmaster1001
      @greekmaster1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      roger brainard I just got off the phone with supplier and he said don't even bother with the seal kit because 80% of the times it don't work.
      He said just get the whole bearing assembly.
      Is that true?

    • @greekmaster1001
      @greekmaster1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      roger brainard the pump I need work done is a Armstrong S-45 MF/BF

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would say in general yes .. if it is only leaking a few drops ( a sloooow drip ) you can usually change the seal successfully .. if it is leaking more than that it is likely that water has been forced back into the bearing assembly housing and ruined them the bearings ... a more sure fix is to change the BA .. they usually have them with the impeller installed already that would be my recommendation.. again it depends on how much it is leaking

    • @greekmaster1001
      @greekmaster1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      roger brainard oh yeah it's leaking like waterfall....thanks again

  • @thebrainard
    @thebrainard  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dicofole .. you want to use a light non detergent oil.. the 'spout' oil for fans works fine.. the bearing assemblies are supplied with a small amount to be put in at startup.. after that 3 drops every 3 months is all it needs

  • @billtompson4328
    @billtompson4328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    only use 20 weight non detergent oil Get rid of that coupling and put in a Spiralink coupler, they last for ever.

  • @DefaultName-vu9ki
    @DefaultName-vu9ki 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thumbs up. I have an s-25 bf that was replaced under warranty last season but started squealing by spring time. Now it's squealing again louder than ever. Is there a video on how to remove the pump from the system? I'm not sure how these work and figure if I remove the pump then water will flow out everywhere.

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      there 'should' be valves in the pipe on both sides of the pump.. if not follow the pipe back BOTH ways until you find a valve that you can shut off.. the water in the pump will then be the only water you loose .. BE SURE TO TURN OFF THE BOILER AND THE ELECTRICTIY.... ALSO - you can remove the motor and see if the squeal is in its bearing without loosing any water

  • @gennasadler4049
    @gennasadler4049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So question. I have changed the couplet numerous times. I’m having some squeaking and more water leakage recently than a drip drip. When I remove the bearing assembly from the casing will I need to turn the water off or will I have to flush the system. I would pay someone to do it but there are very few people that work on these anymore. Thanks in advance and I hope my question makes sense. I plan on doing this when the weather warms up so I am not without heat.

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you will need to isolate the pump or turn off the water.. if you don't have valves on each side of the pump you will possibly drain the system .. not knowing your system cant answer the flush part . if its a heating system and the water is nasty then might be good and add some treatment

    • @gennasadler4049
      @gennasadler4049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What treatment do you recommend. I’m not sure that we’ve ever added anything to the water.

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i dont really have a suggestion .. the place where you buy parts might

  • @futuregamer5791
    @futuregamer5791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video but you stopped short of removing the shaft and showing us how. The pump I have is completely Frozen up. Thanks anyways

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if its locked up it is best to replace the entire chunk ... you know that

    • @futuregamer5791
      @futuregamer5791 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebrainard well I guess so! Thanks.

  • @Dicofol1
    @Dicofol1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what type of oil would you use ? synthetic and what grade ?

  • @egormrinskiy4402
    @egormrinskiy4402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think you need to take some time and go to inplix website to learn how to make it.

  • @plumbworker
    @plumbworker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    VOLUTE!

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol you are correct!!!.. I used the term 'casing' because most of the folks I deal with call it the casing ..or body ...or scroll .. or ??? Volute ( the actual proper name ) is not used very often by the folks that are actually doing the repairing ...

  • @flavioborrovic8619
    @flavioborrovic8619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just one question. Can I use full synthetic oil to lubricate the bearing?

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i think the factory specs 20wt //but most of them are perm lubed these days .. make sure it needs to be oiled

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it does need to be NON detergent

    • @mrpump1733
      @mrpump1733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      must be 20 wt NON detergent oil

  • @franciscocabrera1323
    @franciscocabrera1323 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what happens if you install a clockwise or counterclockwise coupler? or what type of coupler do you have to install???
    thanks

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there are a few different types of couplings and they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer .....if the couple is the 'spring/yoke" type and the pump rotation is clock wise and the coupler is made for counter clockwise the motor will push the springs together and probably ruin the bearing assembly ... many pumps have on line parts lists ...best to check for the correct part # .. but you can tell which way the pump rotates by looking at the impeller .. or the coupling .. if its a spring type the motor will pull the springs .. .. if its an insert type it wont matter

  • @frankcandido4116
    @frankcandido4116 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi; I have an Armstrong S25 and I just replaced the entire bearing assembly including the new casing. It is supposed to be maintenance free and no oil required. I find that it is much louder than the original bearing assebly that I had for 20 years. Do you know why?

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if it is the maint free unit they have ball bearings instead of sleeve bearings ..which will make a little more noise ..the old version is still available as far as I know ... If the noise is a prob you can replace the s25 with a wet rotor model 230 ..ss ofr stainless and ci for cast iron .. they are usually very quiet .. I have 6 that run all the time in the winter in my house .. I can hear them in the mechanical room but nowhere else ... hope that helps

    • @frankcandido4116
      @frankcandido4116 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      roger brainard Roger; thank you and I very much appreciate it. The noise level is 2 times the old bearing and it is quite annoying as I live in a 150 year old Victorian Home and the furnace is directly below the dining room. In other words you hear the sound from the dining room. Do you think that with time the sound level will decrease? Also, I found used versions for sale in Montreal where I live. I paid $230 for the replacement and hate to think that it is wasted money. Thank you for your help! FC

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Frank Candido not had a lot of experience with the new ball bearing ones.. but ..if they don't start to get quiet in a week or two they probably won't .. there are actually a lot of things that can contribute to the noise transmission .. is it 'air born' noise or is it being transmitted thru the structure .. if structure maybe the pipe is supported to hard or too loose.. ?? . if you replaced the entire pump the coupling is new .. if you replaced just the bearing assembly did you also replace the coupling .. and are the rubber mounts on the motor in good shape... both of those can cause some noise as well ..best

    • @frankcandido4116
      @frankcandido4116 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      roger brainard I replaced the entire assembly including the cover. I'll see what happens in a weak. Thanks.
      fc

  • @latashastrand554
    @latashastrand554 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to tell if circulator pump is bad

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Latasha Strand if it is leaking or making an unusual noise or not running at all or if its running and no water is being pumped ..

  • @jackshel
    @jackshel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most annoying voice, slamming parts, blurry pictures and too fast.

    • @thebrainard
      @thebrainard  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      there is a pause function... and you can actually play it a couple times if you can't keep up

    • @alexgreen7897
      @alexgreen7897 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can set video to .75 even .5 speed too if needed.. Very helpful video thank you!