pumps no power switch?

Probably a dumb question but is it normal for chugger/march pumps to not have a power switch? You just plug them in for on, unplug them for off?

 

most folks either plug them into a switched outlet or cut off the plug and wire into any of a number of types of switches. They'll work by just plugging or unplugging...but it is pretty inefficient in your time and will no doubt add lots of wear and tear to your outlet and plug.

 

k, i'm no electrician, I'll leave that switched outlet thing for a future DIY. Thanks for the reply

 

What? you have unswitched outlets?

 

Plug it into a power strip and use the switch on there.

 

duh, thanks bobby! thats what im gonna do

 

Went to my local plumbing supply and bought a plug in recepticle with a remote control for on and off. Works like a charm.

 

I think "The Clapper" would be the perfect solution.

 

^ i'd love to be a fly on the wall watching that brewday especially if it isn't priming correctly :0

 

this works pretty well for me, i plug it into an extension cord then i can hold it in my hand and turn the pump off and on as needed

 

You use a GFI trip and reset as a switch? I wonder how many cycles they are designed for.

 

i wonder myself, i'll post it up when it fails.

 

or not
I am surprised that you can't get an off the shelf GFCI cord with the GFCI plugged into the wall and a power switch half way along / at the other end.