Good deal on a pump?

[Islandboy85]

Has anyone ever heard of a pump called the Chugger? It's a neon green March 809 look-a-like on ebay for a hundred bucks. I was wondering if it's worth it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chugger-Plastic...0648002604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_866wt_911

oh, also found a stainless head version for 150
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chugger-Pump-St...0644204170?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_784wt_911

 

[JuanMoore]

Not many people using it yet, and some mixed reviews so far. If you get one, let us know how you like it.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/new-replacement-march-pump-180761/

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/march-chugger-pump-188101/

 

[jkeeton]

The same seller as the March 809 for $114 w/ fs.. I have two from him, he's a good seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/March-809-PL-HS-INLINE-BASE-3-FT-cord-/220647381038

john

 

[JonW]

I couldn't bear the thought of looking at a lime green pump on my rig so I spent the extra $15 for a March pump (from that same seller).

 

[bad coffee]

are they as loud as a March?

 

[Islandboy85]

I like the idea of the little giant pump. Can run it dry and quieter - not that I've heard an 809.

 

[chicagobrew]

I have about 3 batches through the chugger and I'm happy with it. I haven't used the march, so I can't compare directly. The chugger is quiet enough that I can't hear it over my burner, moves fluids at about the same rate as the march (I'm told), and isn't bad to prime as long as it's below the tuns/kettle. At this point, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if I needed it.