QUICK Q&A WITH WILO UK

Chris Gray from Wilo UK answers some of the latest questions asked by installers:

QWhat do the Wilo product names mean?

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Names such as Yonos, Stratos, or Isar are taken from lakes or rivers around the world. Pico, Maxo, and Giga separate pump performance usually by size or duty, i.e., small, medium and large.

Q Can you put a pump head onto any pump body or vice versa?

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No, they’re not interchangeable with other manufacturers. Many of the parts differ, such as the retaining bolts, the electrical connections and controls. Impellers often run in different directions too, so using the incorrect body would affect the flow of the water.

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Do pump heads have to be rotated the correct way around?

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Yes. Glandless pumps use the pumped water to provide motor cooling and lubrication. Incorrect positioning of the pump can result in motor failure. We recommend studying the installation instructions to ensure the pump is correctly orientated.

Q Does Wilo offer training?

Top Tip

Wilo is a German company and the W is pronounced as a V; ‘Vee-low’… Although, we don’t mind if you call us ‘Wy-low’!

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Yes, we offer hands-on training at our purpose-built product training room in Burton-upon-Trent. I run one of our promotional vehicles that tour the country, visiting offices, distribution branches, colleges and construction sites, offering product demos and training.

For more information visit: www.wilo.co.uk . You can check out the handy pump replacement tool by visiting www.thepumpexchange.co.uk . On social media, search @wiloUK

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