Aquatec 550 Pump

[wacko]

Anyone have one of these? I couldn't find any info about the make up of the pump head to see if it is bad for brewing or winemaking.
ebay sale for one

 

[wacko]

guess not

 

[BrewBeemer]

No spec on the maximum operating temp plus it having check valves I bet it will collect grain particles and crap that may reduce the output.
If a diaphragm pump were a better solution vs magnetic drives brewers would of be all over them long ago.

 

[samc]

I have an Aquatec for my RO system to boost water pressure. It's a good pump. The one you are looking at is 230 volts - just in case you didn't notice. Doubt it can handle the high temps but might be useful in transferring cool liquids. Might be worth a shot if you can steal it at a low price.

 

[BrewBeemer]

It wouldn't be much good without running hot wort thru it at end of boil to sanitize it with the fear of heat damage.