Little Giant 2 MD, just bought 2 for $55 each

[Junkaboy]

I am in the process of designing a single tier brewstand and one of my main concearns is about the pumps. Thats because besides using them for brewing, Id also like to use the brewstand itself as a CIP system, both to clean the brewpots and my fermenters.

Thing is, I am from Brazil, and I would buy those pumps in the US and have them shipped over. So I need to make a wise choice in terms of quality/durability, since I wont have an easy time returning or servicing them if they ever break on me.

I asked today about it on this post. The spray nozzle that guy showed me seemed very interesting, but I am still doubtfull about the pump power needed to deliver a decent spray.

So, from what you mentioned, I suppose that the Little Giant 3-MD-MT-HC would be able to run a simple CIP system like the one I have in mind.

What do you think?

Thanks again for the help, its much appreciated.

Junka

 

[Lonnie Mac]

3-MD-HC 3/4" center inlet, it is much easier to prime
It is MUCH quieter
It has 3x the flow rate of the March 809

The 809 is a marginal pump, it is the minimum needed to use on a brew stand IMHO. I have owned them both, the 3-MD-HC does not even compare to the March 809

Id never buy another March 809, Id get either the 3-MD-HC or the 5-MD-HC

People who think the March 809 is great, have never used the 3-MD-HC...

Really? Because I use March, and I have used the LG's for, oh I don't know, about 25 years now. Say, how old are you?

 

[rcm_rx7]

Really? Because I use March, and I have used the LG's for, oh I don't know, about 25 years now. Say, how old are you?

Please elaborate. I would love another opinion before I make a pump purchase.

 

[Lonnie Mac]

Please elaborate. I would love another opinion before I make a pump purchase.

Actually, sorry to confuse! Just picking with my friends. It's a March/LG thing! And hopefully they know I am just having fun...

If you want a great pump, I don't think you can really go wrong with the LG. Actually with your thoughts on a CIP, you may just want something more powerful than a standard March 809, which is very adequate for the normal brew day, but most of us are not trying to CIP and you may want that extra power for that process... I can't see my March running a CIP head, but man it is great for the normal brewing process for us folks that hang around ten gallon batches. As for CIP, I am not sure you would get a "blast spray" in any case with that nozzle in your other thread, but really as long as you are showering the whole surface with water, it is a matter if time for cleaning.