Hot water recirculation ยท AB

AB 25PBG-7 Circulation Pump

A bigger three-speed circulator

Updated October 2026

Quick verdict

A capable budget circulator.

Strength
More flow and flanges included.
Trade-off
Lesser-known brand.
Right buyer
Radiant heat and larger loops.
Horsepower
1/6 HP
Max flow (maker)
13 GPM
Max head / lift (maker)
33 ft
Housing
cast iron
Voltage
110 V AC
Power source
ac
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Why it matters

The 25PBG-7 is a cast iron circulator with three speeds, 55, 90 and 130 W, for up to 13 GPM and 24 ft of head on high. It comes with 1 in NPT flanges, gaskets, nuts and bolts.

It's rated for 145 psi and 230 F, suiting radiant floors, boilers, solar loops and hot water recirculation.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

  • Radiant floor heating
  • Boiler loops
  • Larger recirculation systems

Look elsewhere if

  • Owners who want a timer
  • Brand-name replacements

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 13 GPM
  • Flanges included
  • Cast iron

Cons

  • No timer
  • Lesser-known brand
  • Speed set manually

Limitations to weigh

  • Circulators are sized to the heating loop; match the replacement to the old pump's flange size and speed setting.
  • Hot water and electricity together: use a grounded outlet and follow the maker's installation steps.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

MaterialCast IronRetailer
Dimensions (seller)6"L x 8"W x 6"HRetailer
Product weight7 lbRetailer
Max flow (maker)13 GPMRetailer
Max head / lift (maker)33 ftRetailer
Voltage110 V ACRetailer
Horsepower1/6 HPRetailer
Model number25PBG-7Retailer
Housingcast ironRetailer

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Final verdict

A capable low-cost circulator for heating loops.

Where to buy

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Questions buyers ask

How much flow?
Up to 13 GPM on high speed.
Are flanges included?
Yes, 1 in NPT flanges with gaskets and bolts.