{"product_id":"wilo-yonos-pico-z-25-0-5-6-130-stainless-steel-domestic-hot-water-circulator-pump","title":"Wilo Yonos PICO-Z 25\/0,5-6 130 Stainless Steel Domestic Hot Water Circulator Pump","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWilo Yonos PICO-Z 25\/0,5-6 130\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-efficiency stainless-steel circulator pump\u003c\/strong\u003e (article number 4255416) purpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003edomestic hot water (DHW) secondary return loops\u003c\/strong\u003e in detached, semi-detached and small multi-family homes. Its \u003cstrong\u003estainless-steel pump body\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated for potable water and an integrated \u003cstrong\u003ethermal insulation jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e minimises heat loss from the pump itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 22px 0;\"\u003eBuilt around the same \u003cstrong\u003eECM synchronous motor\u003c\/strong\u003e platform as the heating Yonos PICO range — drawing as little as \u003cstrong\u003e4 W\u003c\/strong\u003e — but optimised for the lower flows and continuous duty of DHW recirculation. Setpoint is adjusted via the \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Button\u003c\/strong\u003e in 0.1 m increments; control modes include \u003cstrong\u003eΔp-c (constant differential pressure)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003en-cst (continuous constant speed)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ethree fixed-speed curves\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eWilo-Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e plug enables tool-free electrical commissioning, and the LED display shows live watts, m³\/h flow and any error codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px 8px 0;\"\u003eStainless Steel Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px 8px 0;\"\u003eDHW Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px 8px 0;\"\u003eInsulation Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px 8px 0;\"\u003e6 m Max Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px 8px 0;\"\u003e130 mm Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px 8px 0;\"\u003e1½\" BSP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px 8px 0;\"\u003eWilo-Connector\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 26px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; line-height: 1;\"\u003e6 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #4a5a5a; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eMAX DELIVERY HEAD\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; line-height: 1;\"\u003e3.5\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e m³\/h\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #4a5a5a; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eMAX FLOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; line-height: 1;\"\u003e4 W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #4a5a5a; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eMIN POWER DRAW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; line-height: 1;\"\u003e95°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #4a5a5a; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eMAX FLUID TEMP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; line-height: 1;\"\u003e10 bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #4a5a5a; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eMAX OPERATING PR.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #d32f2f; padding: 12px 18px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b71c1c;\"\u003eProfessional installation required.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #3a3a3a;\"\u003eA 230 V AC mains-powered device — must be installed by a qualified electrician. The DHW circuit must be fitted with appropriate isolation valves, a non-return valve and a Legionella-control regime where required by Building Regulations or specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f57c00; padding: 12px 18px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e65100;\"\u003eDHW only — not for heating circuits.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003estainless-steel-bodied PICO-Z\u003c\/strong\u003e for potable hot water recirculation. For sealed central heating circuits, use the cast-iron \u003cstrong\u003eYonos PICO 25\/1-6 130\u003c\/strong\u003e instead — it costs less and is optimised for higher heating-system temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e6f4f3; border-left: 4px solid #008377; padding: 12px 18px; margin: 0 0 26px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #005c54;\"\u003eTypical application.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #3a3a3a;\"\u003eDHW secondary return loop on an unvented cylinder or thermal store — keeping hot water at the tap within seconds and replacing fixed-speed bronze or stainless circulators (such as Wilo Star-Z or Grundfos UP-N) with an energy-saving ECM equivalent.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; margin: 28px 0 16px 0; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eStainless-Steel Hygienic Pump Body\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003ePump housing in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — corrosion-resistant, hygienic and approved for potable water contact, unlike cast-iron heating circulators which must never be used on a DHW return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDrinking-Water Certified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eMaterials and design are \u003cstrong\u003ecertified for drinking-water contact\u003c\/strong\u003e — ensuring water supplied through the loop remains clean and safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIntegrated Thermal Insulation Jacket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eThe supplied \u003cstrong\u003einsulation jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps the pump body to \u003cstrong\u003ereduce standing heat loss\u003c\/strong\u003e from the circulator itself — important on continuously running DHW return loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eECM Motor with EEI ≤ 0.20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eSame \u003cstrong\u003eenergy-saving ECM platform\u003c\/strong\u003e as the heating Yonos PICO — minimum power consumption from just 4 W, compared with 30–60 W for the older fixed-speed bronze pumps it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWilo-Connector Plug\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWilo-Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e enables fast, tool-free electrical connection — particularly valuable in tight airing cupboards where there's limited room to wire a conventional terminal box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #005c54; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eGreen Button \u0026amp; LED Display\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eSingle-knob \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Button\u003c\/strong\u003e setpoint control plus an \u003cstrong\u003eLED display\u003c\/strong\u003e showing live \u003cstrong\u003ewatts and m³\/h flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for verifying the loop is actually circulating after commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; margin: 28px 0 16px 0; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 28px 0; font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eWilo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eYonos PICO-Z 25\/0,5-6 130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eArticle number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e4255416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e4062679265841\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eDomestic hot water secondary recirculation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003ePump body material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eDrinking-water approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eYes (potable-water-rated materials)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eMax. delivery head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eMax. flow rate (Q max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e3.5 m³\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eMains connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e1~230 V AC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eMin. power consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e4 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eControl modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eΔp-c, n-cst (continuous), 3 fixed-speed curves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eThreaded pipe union\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eRp 1\" (G 1½ thread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003ePort-to-port length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e130 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eMax. operating pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e10 bar (PN10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eFluid temperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e+2 °C to +95 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eAmbient temperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e−10 °C to +40 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eProtection class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eIPX4D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eElectrical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eWilo-Connector (tool-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eInsulation jacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eSupplied as standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eWeight (net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eApprox. 1.86 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eConformity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eErP \/ EU 641\/2009; EN 61800-3 EMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; margin: 28px 0 16px 0; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15.5px;\"\u003eWhy a special pump for DHW — can I just use a heating circulator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eHeating circulators have cast-iron pump bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e that must never circulate fresh oxygenated drinking water — they will corrode and contaminate the supply. The PICO-Z uses a \u003cstrong\u003estainless-steel housing certified for potable water\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the right choice for a DHW secondary return loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15.5px;\"\u003eWhat is the n-cst control mode for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en-cst (continuous constant speed)\u003c\/strong\u003e is included specifically to make replacing legacy fixed-speed pumps like the \u003cstrong\u003eWilo Star-Z\u003c\/strong\u003e straightforward — set the equivalent curve and the PICO-Z behaves like the old pump but draws a fraction of the power. Δp-c and the three fixed-speed steps are also available for newer or larger DHW loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15.5px;\"\u003eWill it replace my existing bronze DHW pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes — the \u003cstrong\u003e130 mm port-to-port length and 1½\" BSP unions\u003c\/strong\u003e match the standard footprint shared by the Wilo Star-Z, Grundfos UP-N, Comfort series and most other domestic DHW circulators. Existing union nuts usually transfer over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f0faf9; border: 1px solid #c8e6e3; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 26px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #005c54; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15.5px;\"\u003eDoes it need a non-return valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes — every DHW secondary return circuit should include a \u003cstrong\u003enon-return valve on the return leg\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent reverse flow when the pump is off, plus isolation valves either side of the pump for service. These are not supplied with the pump — fit them to the manufacturer's installation diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #fff; padding: 16px 22px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 30px 0 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eAn unvented cylinder DHW return kit — non-return valve, isolation valves and time-clock control — to complete a compliant, energy-efficient secondary recirculation loop. All available from Quality Heating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wilo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64534917448029,"sku":"4255416","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/Yonos-PICO-Z-front-facing-with-insulation4255416.webp?v=1777288871","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/wilo-yonos-pico-z-25-0-5-6-130-stainless-steel-domestic-hot-water-circulator-pump","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}