Grundfos UPA 15-160 Circulating Pump

The Grundfos UPA 15-160 circulator pump is a compact and efficient solution for enhancing water pressure in domestic hot water systems. This pump is designed for inline installation and is ideal for homes that require increased pressure at consumption points such as showers and taps, where water pressure may be insufficient. With its efficient motor and robust design, the UPA 15-160 ensures a constant water flow, providing a comfortable and uninterrupted experience for everyday applications.

This pump is particularly suitable for the recirculation of domestic hot water, making it an excellent choice for households that need to ensure a constant flow of hot water. Its design allows the pump to activate automatically when it detects flow, thus optimising energy use and ensuring there is always sufficient pressure in water systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Nominal flow rate: 2.95 m³/h, ensuring an adequate water supply for most domestic applications, such as showers and taps.
• Nominal head: 9.615 metres, with a maximum head of 16 metres (160 dm), ensuring it can generate the necessary pressure even in systems with low inlet pressure.
• Speed: The pump features a single speed, simplifying its operation and reducing energy consumption.

Materials:

• Hydraulic body: Made from EN 1561 EN-GJL-150 cast iron, providing excellent corrosion resistance and a long service life.
• Impeller: Made of PP-GF30 composite, a strong and lightweight material that ensures efficient and durable operation, even under intensive use conditions.

Installation and Compatibility:

• Ambient temperature range: Operates efficiently in temperatures between 0 and 40 °C, allowing use in a wide variety of environments and climates.
• Maximum working pressure: 10 bar, ensuring it can operate under high-pressure conditions without compromising performance.
• Connection: Type G, with a standard connection size of 1 inch, facilitating installation in existing domestic systems.
• Port-to-port length: 203 mm, allowing for compact and straightforward installation in standard piping systems.

Liquid:

• Pumped liquid: Water.
• Liquid temperature range: Compatible with liquids with a temperature between 2 and 95 °C, ideal for domestic hot water systems.
• Optimal liquid temperature: Operates at 60 °C, suitable for most home heating and hot water applications.

Electrical Data:

• Maximum input power: 180 W, ensuring low energy consumption while providing efficient performance.
• Network frequency: 50 Hz, with a nominal voltage of 1 x 230 V, compatible with most domestic electrical systems.
• Maximum current consumption: 1.41 A, ensuring economical and efficient operation.
• Protection class: X2D, offering high protection against dust and water ingress, making it suitable for humid environments.
• Insulation class: F, ensuring electrical safety and protecting the pump from overheating.

Additional Features:

• Flow switch: The UPA 15-160 is equipped with a flow switch that automatically activates the pump when it detects water flow, optimising its operation and reducing unnecessary energy consumption.
• Integrated thermal protection: The pump is equipped with internal thermal protection, ensuring the motor does not overheat during operation, extending the equipment's service life.
• Net weight: 3.14 kg, making it a lightweight and easy-to-install pump.
• Gross weight: 3.26 kg, facilitating handling and transport.

Certifications and Approvals:

The Grundfos UPA 15-160 is CE and WEEE-UPA approved, ensuring it meets the highest safety and quality standards in its manufacture and operation. These certifications ensure the equipment is safe for use in domestic environments and complies with relevant environmental regulations.

Recommended Applications:

The Grundfos UPA 15-160 circulator pump is ideal for homes that require an increase in pressure in domestic hot water systems. It is perfect for ensuring a constant flow of water at consumption points such as showers, taps, and other hot water systems in the home. Its compact design, along with its energy efficiency, makes it a practical and reliable solution for those needing to improve water pressure in their homes.