I currently have 1 chugger pump that I use for recirculating my mash. I would like to have a second pump, but the chugger pumps are fairly expensive. is there another style pump that someone could recommend?
I've used this one for a while. It is food safe, rated for boiling temperatures, and cheap. It gets the job done for basic transfers and recirculating while mashing or chilling, but it won't be able to whirlpool. Avoid getting grains or hops into the inlet.
The MKII is another option significantly less expensive than a chugger.