TacoGenie® Hot Water Circulator
SAVE ENERGY • SAVE WATER • SAVE MONEY
Product Overview
The TacoGenie® Hot Water Circulator provides instant hot water while saving up to 12,000 gallons of water per year. This small, quiet pump attaches to the hot and cold water lines in the cabinet under the most remote kitchen or bath fixture in the home. The TacoGenie circulates hot water from the water heater and returns the cooled water back through the cold water line. When hot water arrives at the faucet, TacoGenie automatically shuts off to prevent excess hot water in the cold water line.
- On-demand instant hot water control
- Easy installation: Uses existing plumbing, installs in just 8 simple steps
- Optional wireless push button or motion sensor available
- Full 3-year warranty
Certifications: cULus Listed, NSF Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 & 372, California Title 24 Compliant.
Catalog Information: Taco Catalog # 100-15, Supersedes: 06/28/19, Effective Date: 12/12/24, Printed in USA.
Features
Hot water when YOU want it.
- Circulates hot water when activated, providing instant hot water comfort.
- Saves water by recirculating cool water back to the water heater.
- Easy to install – Uses existing plumbing; no need to drain the system; no demolition & repair.
- Available for use with tankless or standard tank type water heaters.
- Saves energy by reducing the inefficiencies of constant hot water circulation.
- Upgrade with the optional wireless push button starter or hard-wired motion sensor.
- TacoGenie provides instant hot water while preserving the warranty that many tankless water heater manufacturers require for recirculation applications.
Settings & Applications
Standard Piping
Typical plumbing of hot and cold water lines that lead from the source to each point of use. The TacoGenie circulates hot water from the water heater, and returns the cooled water back through the cold water line. When hot water arrives at the faucet, the TacoGenie heat sensor and control board shut off the pump, conserving water and energy.
Diagram Description (Standard Piping): Illustrates a system with City Water Supply connected to a Tank Type Water Heater or Tankless Water Heater. Hot water flows from the heater to a faucet. The TacoGenie unit is installed on the hot water line near the faucet. A sensor at the faucet detects hot water and signals the TacoGenie to shut off. The system also shows optional remote activation (starter button, motion sensor) connected via wired connections or a remote receiver.
Recirculation Loop
A dedicated return line that recirculates hot water to its source from the point of use, conserving water which would otherwise go down the drain.
Diagram Description (Recirculation Loop): Shows a system where a dedicated return line runs from the faucet back to the water heater, with the TacoGenie unit installed in this loop. Hot water is circulated continuously, and when the faucet is opened, the sensor at the faucet detects hot water and signals the TacoGenie to shut off, ensuring hot water is available quickly and saving water.
Submittal Data Information
Standard Piping: Tank Type Water Heater
| Size of Home | Total length of Pipe (ft) Max. | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 50 | 006-CT-USK |
| Medium | 100 | 008-CT-USK |
| Large/Commercial | 200 | 0011-CF-USK |
Standard Piping: Tankless Water Heater
| Size of Home | Total length of Pipe (ft) Max. | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Small/Medium | 60 | 008-CT-USK |
| Large/Commercial | 150 | 0011-CF-USK |
Recirculation Piping: Tank Type Water Heater
| Size of Home | Total length of Pipe (ft) Max. | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 100 | 006-CT |
| Medium | 200 | 008-CT |
| Large/Commercial | 400 | 0011-CF |
Recirculation Piping: Tankless Water Heater
| Size of Home | Total length of Pipe (ft) Max. | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Small/Medium | 100 | 008-CT |
| Large/Commercial | 200 | 0011-CF |
Model Key: C = TacoGenie, T = Threaded, F = Flanged, USK = Under Sink Kit.
TacoGenie System Accessories
- Model 554-7: RF Remote Transmitter/Receiver Kit
- Model 554-8: RF Individual Remote Transmitter Button
- Model 554-3: Hardwired Individual Starter Button Round
- Model 554-4: Motion Sensor Kit
Performance Field Information - 60 Hz
This section provides performance data for TacoGenie System Models based on flow rate and total head. The graph shows curves for models 006-CT-USK, 008-CT-USK, and 0011-CF-USK, illustrating the relationship between flow rate (in GPM and M³/H) and total head (in feet and meters).
Image Description (Standard TacoGenie with USK* option): Depicts the TacoGenie unit configured with the Under Sink Kit (USK), which is noted as being included with the USK.
Image Description (Accessories): Shows the RF Wireless Starter Kit (Model 554-7), Transmitter Only (Model 554-8), and Motion Sensor (Model 554-4) accessories.
