Motor wouldn't spin when attached to the pump. Appears the mag coupler sticks out too far.
I'm under the impression that they were selling off their test run from the looks of the thing. Couldn't even get the pump holes concentric on the casting.What happened??? I am finally about to get a brew stand and now there are no more chuggers for sale???
I'm under the impression that they were selling off their test run from the looks of the thing. Couldn't even get the pump holes concentric on the casting.
JonW said:Michael from Chugger openly stated here on the forums that those were the first run and they were making improvements for the next version. That was why he was blowing them out and GAVE AWAY so many of them.
Dont know if this will help anyone but here are the specs on two different pumps from their web sites:
http://www.marchpump.com/series-809/
March 809-PL
Max Flow 4.5 GPM
Max Head 4.3 FT
Power 0.01 HP
Electrical 115V 50/60HZ or 230V 50/60HZ
Plastic Housing
Submersible No
http://www.chuggerpumps.com/product.php?prodid=99
Chugger Model : SS INLINE BREWING PUMP
Max Flow 7 GPM 22.7 LPM
Max Head 18.6 FT 4.1 M
Power .04 HP .029 KW
Electrical 115V 50/60HZ
SS Housing
Non-Submersible
60HZ 50HZ
Zamial;3488411 Some things I recommend: hooking the female QD onto the hoses and and male ends every where else. Also get a male to hose peice. The female parts are a pain to "blow clear" without one as it will not be airtight. Hope that helps![/QUOTE said:Good tip!
Does anybody know the duty cycle of these pumps? I'm assuming they are 100% so one could use recirculation through-out, say a 90min mash/sparge?
TomRep said:Why is it easier to have the female QD's on the hoses? I've never used them yet, but am going to have all camlocks on my new rig. I installed the female ends on the kettles and was going to use the males on the hoses. A buddy of mine told me to switch it as well. So, those of you that have experience with camlocks, why have the females on the hoses? Thanks!
Tom
Why is it easier to have the female QD's on the hoses? I've never used them yet, but am going to have all camlocks on my new rig. I installed the female ends on the kettles and was going to use the males on the hoses. A buddy of mine told me to switch it as well. So, those of you that have experience with camlocks, why have the females on the hoses? Thanks!
Tom
For me it's easier to lock and unlock the fittings. Hands are locking away from heat sources and potential burns.
Why is it easier to have the female QD's on the hoses? I've never used them yet, but am going to have all camlocks on my new rig. I installed the female ends on the kettles and was going to use the males on the hoses. A buddy of mine told me to switch it as well. So, those of you that have experience with camlocks, why have the females on the hoses? Thanks!
Tom
I have two Chuggers currently and they repeatedly fail if 1) the power cord isn't plugged directly in the wall (extension cords won't work) or 2) they get too hot.
Is there anyone out there that has experience with both Chuggers and March pumps that could say whether this is specific to Chuggers? Two batches in a row with serious problems at critical times. I am beyond frustrated and if I need to spend more for March's that actually work I don't care at all. Chugger's customer service at the start was phenomenal but the repeated fails are a serious concern. I'll pay $300 for two new pumps as long as they work.
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