conpewter
Well-Known Member
I have been trying to stretch my homebrew budget, so I hope this purchase doesn't end up costing me more. I just saw the sale at AHS for the march pump and somewhat wish I'd waited... Anyway
I got this pump on E-bay for $51 It is a circulator pump and is for potable water and good up to 220 degrees.
It is not a magnetic drive pump.
Here are some specs...
Performance Data
Flow Range: 0-10 GPM
Head Range: 0-9 Feet
Minimum Fluid Temperature: 40º F (4º C)
Maximum Fluid Temperature: 220º F (104º C)
Maximum Working Pressure: 125 PSI
Connection Sizes: 3/4 NPT
The Taco 006 Cartridge Circulator is designed for circulating hot or chilled fresh water in open or closed -loop, lower-flow applications.
* Unique, 00 family replaceable cartridge contains all of the moving parts so you can service it easily instead of replacing the entire unit.
* Compact, low-power consumption design is ideal for high efficiency jobs.
Features
* Standard High Capacity Output
* Quiet, Efficient Operation
* Unique Replaceable Cartridge Design Field Serviceable
* Direct Drive-Low Power Consumption
* Self-Lubricating
* No Mechanical Seal
* Unmatched Reliability --Maintenance Free
* Bronze Construction
Typical Applications:
* Domestic Hot Water Recirculation
* Hydro-Air Heating/Cooling
* Heat Recovery Units
* Water Source Heat Pumps
* Drain Down Open Loop Solar Systems
* Potable Water Systems
I like that it is bronze, i'm not worried about lead (I could always pickle it) I know it can handle the temps and has the flow rates I need.
My worries are that Wort is more acidic than water (shouldn't be a problem...) and I don't know how it will affect it if I restrict the outflow (I think this will be ok, it would be similar to giving it a 9 ft head perhaps).
This guy continually sells these pumps on E-bay so if this works out it could be a cheaper solution than the march pump for those that want to try it.
Thoughts?
I got this pump on E-bay for $51 It is a circulator pump and is for potable water and good up to 220 degrees.
It is not a magnetic drive pump.
Here are some specs...
Performance Data
Flow Range: 0-10 GPM
Head Range: 0-9 Feet
Minimum Fluid Temperature: 40º F (4º C)
Maximum Fluid Temperature: 220º F (104º C)
Maximum Working Pressure: 125 PSI
Connection Sizes: 3/4 NPT
The Taco 006 Cartridge Circulator is designed for circulating hot or chilled fresh water in open or closed -loop, lower-flow applications.
* Unique, 00 family replaceable cartridge contains all of the moving parts so you can service it easily instead of replacing the entire unit.
* Compact, low-power consumption design is ideal for high efficiency jobs.
Features
* Standard High Capacity Output
* Quiet, Efficient Operation
* Unique Replaceable Cartridge Design Field Serviceable
* Direct Drive-Low Power Consumption
* Self-Lubricating
* No Mechanical Seal
* Unmatched Reliability --Maintenance Free
* Bronze Construction
Typical Applications:
* Domestic Hot Water Recirculation
* Hydro-Air Heating/Cooling
* Heat Recovery Units
* Water Source Heat Pumps
* Drain Down Open Loop Solar Systems
* Potable Water Systems
I like that it is bronze, i'm not worried about lead (I could always pickle it) I know it can handle the temps and has the flow rates I need.
My worries are that Wort is more acidic than water (shouldn't be a problem...) and I don't know how it will affect it if I restrict the outflow (I think this will be ok, it would be similar to giving it a 9 ft head perhaps).
This guy continually sells these pumps on E-bay so if this works out it could be a cheaper solution than the march pump for those that want to try it.
Thoughts?