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05-20-2009, 01:11 PM
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Harbor Freight pump
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Trying to save some cash on a pump...
I was browsing H.F the other day and saw a pump
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
The thing is, it's DC.
Is there anyway that this can be worked around without killing the value..
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05-20-2009, 01:16 PM
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Last edited by purechaos; 05-20-2009 at 01:18 PM.
Reason: other item
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05-20-2009, 01:28 PM
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Tactical Prattlarian
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I'd look into it more even tho the price is minimal. I don;t see anything for a heat rating nor does it say what the impeller material is.
Radio Shack has a 12V power supply used for radios.
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05-20-2009, 01:33 PM
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You could likely use a small car battery charger for power.
EDIT: Never mind, saw the 7.5a start.
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05-20-2009, 01:40 PM
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Do a search on HBT it has already been discussed so you can get more info!
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05-20-2009, 02:18 PM
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Not mag drive so I wouldn't use it for any brew water/wort duties. The power supply amperage requirement makes for an expensive solution.
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05-20-2009, 03:04 PM
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Its a crappy pump. Loud and the internal pump parts are not wort friendly.
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05-20-2009, 03:07 PM
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Case closed! :O)
LOL
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05-20-2009, 03:12 PM
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I wonder if a March pump replacement head would fit on there? This would solve several issues.
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05-20-2009, 03:23 PM
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