I just saw this pump, figured maybe this could be a HLT -> Mash Tun pump, what do you think? ~$35.00.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-marine-utility-pump-9576.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-marine-utility-pump-9576.html
I dont see a warning about not using it for potable water in the instruction manual.... I do see a warning "4. Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs."
So they must list everything you can not do with this pump in the manual?
137) Do not through the pump at an eldely gentleman
It says it is for pumping out bilges and marine applications - I don't think anyone wants to drink bilge water so I'm going to say the manufacter is not worried about amking sure it is food safe.
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I would not use it in contact with work or strike/sparge water. I would not use it for anything hot either. There are threads on here for a small 12 volt pump with power supply that is food safe for $50, I would go with that for strike and sparge water on a budget,
I picked up a 300GPH version here a week ago to transfer water from one kettle to another. Haven't tried it out yet though.
As for the not being food safe, I'm pretty sure the garden hoses left outside year round are not foodsafe, yet I'll still drink out of them in the summer. It's all up to what the person feels safe with. I'm curious if it'll hold up to the 170 deg temps.
Interesting point.... my transmission does not say not to use gasoline or wiper fluid in it instead of ATF fluid so it must be ok to lubricate the transmission as well right? It does say what to use for best performance but not that I cant use the stuff above..I dont see a warning about not using it for potable water in the instruction manual.... I do see a warning "4. Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs."
Interesting point.... my transmission does not say not to use gasoline or wiper fluid in it instead of ATF fluid so it must be ok to lubricate the transmission as well right? It does say what to use for best performance but not that I cant use the stuff above..
I think the fact that the pump clearly states what it IS for and that food is not mentioned should be enough...
Hot wort is what I would be worried about... pumping cold or room temp water would likely be fine after whatever lubricants they use if any were removed when non foodgrade plastic gets hot it starts to leech chemicals..Every tranny I've ever had said "Dexron II only" (Or now Dexron III) - but I digress, all I have now is standards and my truck actually wants Castrol Synthetic in it's NV4500.
I'm still here - ailment free except for the occasional hangover - and I've drank water that has been pumped by one of those units.
Not sure how well they'd take the heat of a mash tun though.
Hot wort is what I would be worried about... pumping cold or room temp water would likely be fine after whatever lubricants they use if any were removed when non foodgrade plastic gets hot it starts to leech chemicals..
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