Dardan
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Just got a new March Pumps Model AC-5B-MD and thought you folks would like a review. This is the same model that is sold as the H325 Nano Brew Pump by the folks at MoreBeer/MoreFlavor/Fermentap. I went for this high output model because my March 809 just couldn't handle keg/carboy washing in a timely and efficient manner (17 gpm vs. 6 gpm). It'll also some day be used to transfer 2bbl batches, but that's another story.
The pictures are as the pump was received from FedEx after I dug it out of my front planter. Very solidly packaged with the foam packing formed around the contours of the pump top and bottom - no shifting when tipping/shacking it back and forth.
Manufacturer's Information AC-5B-MD:
Model: 0150-0200-0100 (AC-5B-MD 115V 50/60Hz)
Max Flow: 17 G.P.M. (60Hz); 60 L.P.M. (50Hz)
Max Head: 27 ft. (60Hz); 6 m (50Hz)
Inlet: 1" FPT
Outlet: 1/2" MPT
HP: 1/8 (60Hz)
Wet End: Polysulfone, Stainless Steel, Buna N, Ceramic
Mfg Link: http://www.marchpump.com/documents/hot_wort_pumps.asp
Components visible without disassembly include:
Cover (w/ Inlet): 0150-0189-0010: Polysulfone
Rear Housing (w/ Outlet): 0150-0174-0001: Polysulfone
Motor Connecting Bracket: 0150-0070-0100: Polysulfone
Motor: 0150-0027-1000: 115V, 50/60 Hz; manufactured by Fasco Industries, Inc.
Power cable: three wire cable w/out connector, barely three feet long
Manufacturer's Information AC-5C-MD:
Model: 0150-0200-0100 (AC-5C-MD 115V 50/60Hz)
Max Flow: 17 G.P.M. (60Hz); 60 L.P.M. (50Hz)
Max Head: 27 ft. (60Hz); 6 m (50Hz)
Inlet: 1" FPT
Outlet: 1/2" MPT
HP: 1/8 (60Hz)
Wet End: Polypropylene, Buna N, Ceramic, Ceramic Magnet
Mfg Link: http://www.marchpump.com/documents/series_5.asp
The AC-5B-MD is basically the same as the AC-5C-MD, but with the 5B's Polysulfone and Stainless Steel replacing the 5C's Polypropylene and Ceramic Magnet for the Cover, Impeller Assembly, and Rear Housing components. Rated at 250F max liquid temp per conversation with company representative.
Some people (me included) received pumps without the stainless steel impeller cover, which is supposed to look like a shiny metal cup over the impeller when you disassemble it. This component isn't stricktly necessary, but will contain the impeller if it were to somehow break during a hot liquid transfer.
High resolution pictures available on my Picasa gallery here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/dmg.brewer/MarchPumpsAC5BMD?authkey=Gv1sRgCMbmseSNtIiy-QE&feat=directlink
The fist pictures are of the erroneous impeller I received from my pump supplier, but I've been working with the folks at March Pumps to correct it. Everyone I've spoken with over there has been extremely helpful (they were actually the ones who told me to check for the impeller mixup in the first place), and they're sending the correct replacement piece free of charge. They also authorized use of the exisiting piece as long as it gets returned in good working order once the replacement arrives. Pics of the correct impeller will go up once it arrives.
YouTube Video Link:
The mic on my camera seems to be busted and goes from silent to some weird whistly noise, so you probably want to mute the video. The pump itself sounds similar to the 809.
As the pictures show, the 5' rise for the wash setup was too much for the 809 but the AC-5B-MD worked great. The 1" line-in makes a huge difference, improving the height and force of the 1/2" line-out for the wash spray inside the carboy (and kegs). It will also spray all the way up and through my two big 15 gallon corny kegs when I need to clean any of those.
The pictures are as the pump was received from FedEx after I dug it out of my front planter. Very solidly packaged with the foam packing formed around the contours of the pump top and bottom - no shifting when tipping/shacking it back and forth.
Manufacturer's Information AC-5B-MD:
Model: 0150-0200-0100 (AC-5B-MD 115V 50/60Hz)
Max Flow: 17 G.P.M. (60Hz); 60 L.P.M. (50Hz)
Max Head: 27 ft. (60Hz); 6 m (50Hz)
Inlet: 1" FPT
Outlet: 1/2" MPT
HP: 1/8 (60Hz)
Wet End: Polysulfone, Stainless Steel, Buna N, Ceramic
Mfg Link: http://www.marchpump.com/documents/hot_wort_pumps.asp
Components visible without disassembly include:
Cover (w/ Inlet): 0150-0189-0010: Polysulfone
Rear Housing (w/ Outlet): 0150-0174-0001: Polysulfone
Motor Connecting Bracket: 0150-0070-0100: Polysulfone
Motor: 0150-0027-1000: 115V, 50/60 Hz; manufactured by Fasco Industries, Inc.
Power cable: three wire cable w/out connector, barely three feet long
Manufacturer's Information AC-5C-MD:
Model: 0150-0200-0100 (AC-5C-MD 115V 50/60Hz)
Max Flow: 17 G.P.M. (60Hz); 60 L.P.M. (50Hz)
Max Head: 27 ft. (60Hz); 6 m (50Hz)
Inlet: 1" FPT
Outlet: 1/2" MPT
HP: 1/8 (60Hz)
Wet End: Polypropylene, Buna N, Ceramic, Ceramic Magnet
Mfg Link: http://www.marchpump.com/documents/series_5.asp
The AC-5B-MD is basically the same as the AC-5C-MD, but with the 5B's Polysulfone and Stainless Steel replacing the 5C's Polypropylene and Ceramic Magnet for the Cover, Impeller Assembly, and Rear Housing components. Rated at 250F max liquid temp per conversation with company representative.
Some people (me included) received pumps without the stainless steel impeller cover, which is supposed to look like a shiny metal cup over the impeller when you disassemble it. This component isn't stricktly necessary, but will contain the impeller if it were to somehow break during a hot liquid transfer.
High resolution pictures available on my Picasa gallery here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/dmg.brewer/MarchPumpsAC5BMD?authkey=Gv1sRgCMbmseSNtIiy-QE&feat=directlink
The fist pictures are of the erroneous impeller I received from my pump supplier, but I've been working with the folks at March Pumps to correct it. Everyone I've spoken with over there has been extremely helpful (they were actually the ones who told me to check for the impeller mixup in the first place), and they're sending the correct replacement piece free of charge. They also authorized use of the exisiting piece as long as it gets returned in good working order once the replacement arrives. Pics of the correct impeller will go up once it arrives.
YouTube Video Link:
The mic on my camera seems to be busted and goes from silent to some weird whistly noise, so you probably want to mute the video. The pump itself sounds similar to the 809.
As the pictures show, the 5' rise for the wash setup was too much for the 809 but the AC-5B-MD worked great. The 1" line-in makes a huge difference, improving the height and force of the 1/2" line-out for the wash spray inside the carboy (and kegs). It will also spray all the way up and through my two big 15 gallon corny kegs when I need to clean any of those.
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