A Better Option To The March 809 Pump?

[jdlev]

I was looking for some advice on replacing a March 809.

To be completely honest, I was never happy with the fact that you had to always prime it. Not to mention I went through 2 pump housing because of the crappy plastic construction.

I'd like to stay under $200 if I could. Something that is self priming would also be a welcome change though it isn't entirely necessary.

Any recommendations?

 

[bethebrew]

Chugger Stainless? Supposedly motor issues overheat then don't run with hot product. Direct dimensional replacement of the March.

Personally, having sold pumps for years, worked as a sales/application engineer for a few different manufacturers, I say avoid them. I use a gravity approach for several reasons. Avoiding pumping is one, there are others.

How big of an operation you running?