The Hydraulic Institute introduces member company, Taco, Inc., as the latest company to have their pump test laboratory approved through the HI Pump Test Lab Approval Program. The approved pump test lab is located at the company headquarters in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Taco introduces the FloodBreaker whole house, adjustable leak detection system that monitors all water use in the home and shuts off the main water supply if any of the user-programmed settings are reached.

Taco’s FloPro Training program for 2104 combine’s 2-day factory courses at their new Innovation & Development Center (IDC) with many more single day training sessions offered remotely at wholesaler and rep locations nationwide.

Taco has expanded their suction diffuser line with three new sizes: 4 x 2.5-inch, 5 x 3-inch, and 8 x 5-inch sizes. Taco’s suction diffusers incorporate numerous features into one device that simplifies installations and reduces installation costs.

Building owners and commercial system designers and installers now have a bigger ally in Taco. The company has broadly expanded the capabilities of its iWorX control platform to provide dynamic graphical interface for remote monitoring of pump and system performance in real time, complete with fully-automated BAS integration.

Commercial hydronics professionals are invited to learn about primary/secondary and primary/secondary/tertiary pumping and control at Taco University, Session 2.

The Taco SelfSensing Series with ProBalance integrates Taco KV or KS pumps with a variable frequency drive. SelfSensing ProBalance pumps allow the installer to accomplish easy do-it-yourself system balancing for both constant flow central plant applications and variable flow building distribution applications. The system reduces balancing contractor costs at commissioning or start-up.

Taco’s FloPro University (FloPro U) is already well into its fifth year, offering students in-the-field and factory classes. With live webinars and archived video e-learning sessions, FloPro U offers high-quality, highly interactive contractor education programs.

Since 2010, Taco has been in full compliance with all new, and fast-approaching low lead compliance (often referred to as “lead-free”) legislation. The firm has created website information about product low-lead certification, with frequently asked questions.