Cheap pump, good buy

hopsalot · Oct 3, 2011

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 · Oct 4, 2011

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 · Oct 4, 2011

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 · Oct 4, 2011

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

hopsalot · Oct 4, 2011

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

Cpt_Kirks · Oct 4, 2011

30 plate Dudadiesel.

Duckfoot · Oct 5, 2011

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...

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