Cheap pump, good buy

hopsalot · 10-03-2011, 09:30 PM

If you are looking for a way to chill your beer quicker on a budget, this pump works great when submerged in an ice bath and pumped through your chiller.

http://www.harborfreight.com/200-gph-miniature-submersible-fountain-pump-68372.html

Cheers,

**Cpt_Kirks** · 10-04-2011, 02:54 PM

I use the smaller, 158gph model to pump ice water through my plate chiller, and it STILL pumps too fast. I usually run out of ice before I run out of hot wort.

hopsalot · 10-04-2011, 04:32 PM

It did run too fast even at the lowest setting, good to know about the smaller model. I have free access to a commercial icemaker so I had enough ice.

How much ice do you usually try to use with that pump? I’m trying to be more efficient with my water usage.

**Cpt_Kirks** · 10-04-2011, 06:46 PM

I tend to use 20 to 30lbs of ice in the summer. My hose water temp is about 85*F then.

hopsalot · 10-04-2011, 07:12 PM

I would say i'm abot in that range also. What kind of chiller do you use?

**Cpt_Kirks** · 10-04-2011, 09:04 PM

30 plate Dudadiesel.

**Duckfoot** · 10-05-2011, 12:05 PM

Been using one of those for a while now... Started with my CFC and now my plate chiller... Been forgetful about acquiring ice from my free source the last couple brews, so I just used my garden hose... Need to get back to ice...