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Just a follow up on my setup. Overall I believe it does a good job of catching anything that will seize up the pump however even with 4' of hose it still gets clogged up towards the end of transferring wort through CFC to fermenter. At that point I have to stir or scrap the hose to prevent...

Like Augie I am using a stainless steel braid hose however mine is 4' long to ensure it does not get clogged up and run the pump dry which will cause it to overheat and potentially seize. Attached is my setup, but I have yet to use it to know how it truly works. Hose cost me $8 on Amazon...

I was wondering the same thing. Since you haven't gotten a reply I'll weigh in. I have not personally used BLC with my pumps, but I don't see how it would be an issue. The SDS (link below) states that it is corrosive to metals which is likely due to the alkalinity. However, I don't see any...

For anyone interested attached is an illustration of a design similar to the tan pumps. Also attached is some info on this type of design. It's critical to not have solids enter the motor section of these pumps.

Haha I just realized that and posted right before you did. Dunno what I was thinking before. Haven't had any issues yet with the power supply. Maybe I got a faulty pump? When I removed the motor from the housing the back of it was melted badly too (close to to where the wires go in) so it got...

After second thought the output amperage shouldn't matter. That's the max output, but the pump motor only draws 2A.

Just want to make sure we are talking about same pump. Link below says 48W, 24V 2A, but then says 1.8A max https://m.ebay.com/itm/24V-Pure-Food-Grade-Water-Pump-Dispenser-Water-Purifier-Water-DC-Brushless-Pump/292291681970?epid=1466323554&hash=item440df11eb2:g:HUwAAOSwKWRZ4CF5

I bought this "24-Volt 2-Amp 48-Watt AC Adapter Transformer Power Supply 5mm DC Output Jack" off e-bay. However, the actual label says its 2.5A. Appears these tan pumps are rated up to 2A. I didn't notice this before and likely the issue of the excessive heat. Disappointing that I was...

I was mistaken when I thought these were mag drive pumps say like the mark II. Didn't really pay much attention that these are brushless motors with the impeller mounted directly on motor rotor. Auggie/Nealm, that is what appears to have happened to mine. I also had my pump running at 170F...

Does someone have a guide to disassemble the tan pumps? My impeller wasn't rotating and upon removal of the volute found the shaft siezed. Some gunk came out so appears it was likely due to trub making its way into the pump shaft. I attempted to disassemble and unfortunately broke the plastic...

Yeah I was talking about the hose fittings, but this is a good idea. I'm also in need of new hose disconnects so I plan on buying threaded this time around.

Great idea. The thought of the bag coming loose crossed my mind as I was shaking the keg last night. Would definitely be no fun. Unfortunately I currently only have barbed disconnects. This may give me yet another reason to go threaded. I'll up date everyone to how it goes this Saturday...

Well I went ahead with this and plan on going the "alternate" route. Will dry hop in keg at 30 psi and 72 deg F (room temp) for 72 hours. Then drop to 38 deg F in kegerator for 36 hours. Then 11 psi (serving pressure) for final 6 hours before drinking. Ended up with an OG of 1.065 and a FG...

Whats the soonest grain to glass anyone has reported on this recipe? With the OP suggesting a 7-10 day primary I'm considering grain to glass in 13 days as follows: 1. Fermentation for 8 days (today) 2. Siphon to keg, add dry hops in paint strainer bag weighed down hanging about midway in...

Plan on brewing this clone this weekend. Tried searching this thread, but didn't find an answer...per 3 Floyd's website the IBU for this beer is 50, but the clone is about 66 IBU. Would it be closer to the original to adjust the hop schedule to reach 50 IBU?