loading pump to big?

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Splitmonster

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Sep 29, 2013
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Tolland. Ct
I've just installed a second 500 gallon storage tank into the mix. I'm running a Vigas 40 with 1 1/4 main lines feeding the tanks that are plumbed in series. i think i need to upgrade my main loading pump on the back of the boiler. the pump i have now is just a normal 0015 three speed grundfos. it was only $85 all the other pumps are in the $200 range. so my question is that if I'm going to buy a new pump can i get one to big? marc recommended the 0010
 
i think it needs to be bigger because the boiler is normally 10-15 degreese hotter than the storage
 
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