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12-31-2008, 02:45 AM
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Location: Sparta, Tennessee
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Pump Suggestions?
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Hey, I am in the planning phase of a single tier brew rig and am looking for a pump. The pump will be on the second shelf below the BK, HLT and MT. I was wondering since the pump will be below the liquid(s) do I really need a self priming pump?
I am looking for suggestions for a good pump and where I can find it.
Also, will one pump be enough or should I get two? I was thinking of using a ton of quick disconnects.
Thanks,
Tim
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12-31-2008, 04:56 AM
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Location: Dexter, MI, Michigan
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Here's what you need: the March 809 magnetic impeller pump
Scroll down the page at this link: NORTHERN BREWER: All-Grain Equipment
It's not self priming. There are plenty of links about how to situate it in your brew sculpture.
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12-31-2008, 05:55 AM
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Adventures in home brewing is selling the same pump with a brass head for 125. I just got mine yesterday.
http://www.homebrewing.org/March-Pump-125_p_185-1015.html
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Last edited by SSRider; 12-31-2008 at 06:17 PM.
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12-31-2008, 05:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Not the prettiest girl at the party but at a quarter of the price of the March it may be worth looking into. EdBees used it and said it works great but there is the problem of having to get 12 volts to it. I'm planning on using an old power supply. Also, I just picked mine up today and it was only $29.99.
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12-31-2008, 07:04 AM
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Bier Jagdwaffe
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Acidjazz54
Not the prettiest girl at the party but at a quarter of the price of the March it may be worth looking into. EdBees used it and said it works great but there is the problem of having to get 12 volts to it. I'm planning on using an old power supply. Also, I just picked mine up today and it was only $29.99.
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Lowest Prices or is that Lowest Quality?
On the harborfreight.com posted above that pump is listed at $39.99 not $29.99.
Should it take a dump or start leaking try to get parts for it I bet made in China and how long waiting for shipping? I can see it now, we out of business "So Sorry".
The reply post before this shows a March with cord and plug vs cord only seen many times plus has the steel mounting base. One HBT member was surprised when his pump came without a base. Remember to also check on the voltage as many come at 230 volt unless you plan on using 230 vs 115 volt in your brewery build. Magnetic no seal leaks can't be beat just wish they would lower the price like 30-$40 each.
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Last edited by BrewBeemer; 12-31-2008 at 07:10 AM.
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12-31-2008, 08:11 AM
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The March is a work horse! I have that thing running for 1 and sometimes as long as 1.5 HOURS at a time. I have used mine for the last 2+ years without a problem.****Knocks on wood****
You can't go wrong!
IMHO
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12-31-2008, 01:38 PM
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TheElectricBrewery.com
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Originally Posted by SSRider
Adventures in home brewing is selling the same pump with a brass head for 125. I just got mine yesterday.
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Wow. Not bad. Anyone ever have a the original hard plastic (?) pump head wear out?
Morebeer.com sells the same March 809 pump with a stainless steel head for $325.
Quote: "A Stainless Steel pump housing is food-grade and nearly indestructable. Exact same internal pump as our H315 but with a stainless steel housing. Stainless steel is professional breweries material of choice because it is a durable, food-grade metal that can withstand caustic chemicals and be effectively sanitized. 3/4" mpt on center inlet. 1/2" mpt outlet."
It's considerably more money but I'm tempted.
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12-31-2008, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: East Dundee, Illinois
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Acidjazz54
Not the prettiest girl at the party but at a quarter of the price of the March it may be worth looking into. EdBees used it and said it works great but there is the problem of having to get 12 volts to it. I'm planning on using an old power supply. Also, I just picked mine up today and it was only $29.99.
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I've looked at that pump before and been tempted, but it is not rated for boil temps (though as you mentioned it seems to work).
I bought a taco-bronze circulator pump on e-bay for ~$50. It is rated for the temperature but getting it to prime is horrible and the flow is not great. If I had to do it over I'd probably just save up for the march 809 pump. If I didn't have the money I'd try your harbor freight pump though.
What does everyone do to clean the water out of your pump/lines at the end of a brew day?
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12-31-2008, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Acworth, GA
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Two March pumps for me, great little pumps, pain to prime though. You get used to their unwillingness to prime and find tricks to get them going. I run hot water then star san through mine at the beginning and end of a brew day.
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12-31-2008, 02:11 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sparta, Tennessee
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Well, thanks for the suggestions everyone.
I have looked at the March pumps and see ones with a plastic, stainless or bronze housing.
Is it worth the extra $30 to get the bronze housing or will the plastic work and last? Didn't see the price for the stainless one but I'm sure its much more.
http://www.pumpvendor.com/March_809_815_series.html
Thanks
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