Cost-effective A-class circulator for single-family homes and small multi-family loops. ALPHA1 L is a simplified ALPHA2 variant — practical functionality without premium comfort features.
The pump handles water and water–glycol mixtures up to 50 % (viscosity impact to be accounted for). Control modes: Δp-v, Δp-c, 3 fixed speed steps. Liquid temperature range: +2 °C … +110 °C.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | ALPHA1 L 25-60 |
| Manufacturer code | 99160584 |
| Connection | G1½ (Rp1) (DN25) |
| Max. working pressure (PN) | 10 bar |
| Max. flow (Q) | 3.5 m³/h |
| Max. head (H) | 6.0 m |
| P1 power | 3–45 W |
| Power supply | 1×230 V / 50 Hz |
| Enclosure class | IPX4D |
| Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) | ≤ 0.20 (Class A) |
| Control modes | Δp-v, Δp-c, 3 fixed speed steps |
| Liquid T range | +2 °C … +110 °C |
| Port-to-port length | 180 mm (Grundfos catalogue: 99160584 = 180 mm; 130 mm variant = SKU 99160583) |
| Weight | ~2.1 kg |
Required flow rate: Q = P / (1.163 × ΔT), where P – heating load (kW), ΔT – supply/return temperature difference (°C).
Example: a 20 kW system with ΔT 15 °C requires Q = 20 / (1.163 × 15) = 1.15 m³/h. Grundfos ALPHA1 L 25-60 fully covers up to ~25 kW systems.
Official Grundfos catalogue: product-selection.grundfos.com
Δp-c (constant pressure) keeps a fixed differential pressure across the system, better suited to underfloor heating or systems without thermostatic valves. Δp-v (proportional pressure) lowers the differential as flow drops, better for radiator systems with thermovalves.
No — ALPHA1 L 25-60 is designed for closed pressurised systems. Open-vented gravity-flow systems require a different pump type.
Yes, up to 50 % water–glycol concentration. Viscosity impact must be accounted for — real head typically drops about 10–15 % with 30 % glycol, and P1 power shifts accordingly.
Grundfos ALPHA1 L 25-60 meets the Ecodesign (≤ 0.20 (Class A)) requirement. Compared to older 3-speed pumps, ECM motors consume up to 80 % less electricity under partial load — a significant benefit for long-term operation.
Horizontal rotor shaft, cable entry facing down or sideways. Vertical mounting is not allowed. Install a strainer/filter upstream — pumps do not tolerate welding slag or debris in new systems.