Budget pumps?

[Javaslinger]

So I'd much rather find an off brand pump for under $100 than the commonly seen ones on homebrew sites for $150 and up. Anything out there?

 

[kristiismean]

https://www.williamsbrewing.com/MARK-II-WORT-PUMP-P4028.aspx

Excellent pump, working just fine for 10+ brews without any drama. Easy to clean, easy to use, and just works well. (I now actually have 2)

If you are not a tighten until it breaks type person, you can get away with the plastic head, it's strong and durable. BUT, I did opt for the stainless head (I do go back and forth depending on if I pulled the valve or not, and do I feel like removing the teflon tape at that moment) but now I feel it was not necessary.

And Williamsbrewing customer service is Excellent.

 

[The_General]

I second the Mark II. I've been using it for several months with no complaints.

 

[beernutz]

I have used one of these GreatBrewEh pumps for several years without any issues. http://greatbreweh.com/Beer_Pump.html

 

[oujens]

Bargain Fittings has the Mark II. I love it. Very quiet and gets the job done:

http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=282

 

[imasickboy]

Another recommendation for the MarkII. Quiet, works great, and I bought the stainless head just to be safe. Never even tried the poly one. Several places carry it now. I recently saw Morebeer started carrying them.

 

[mashinary]

Same here, Mark II and with the stainless steel head. I have had zero problems with it.