Looking at buying UniBrau (BrauSupply) - Pump Hook Up Question for users

[DaveCS]

Hi all,

I normally don't post a lot but have been reading and I can't seem to quite figure out why the Unibrau system's pump is hooked up directly to the unit (kettle/mash tun) itself.

I am currently a BIAB brewer (standard Mash / Kettle - 10 G SS Brewtech pot) and I have a good Chugger X-Dry pump already. I've been eyeing the UniBrau since it seems to tick all the boxes but I don't need the pump or chiller. That being said, is there a reason why the pump is hooked up directly and not via hosing? I've sent an email to BrauSupply but have yet to hear back from them and hoping that a UniBrau user would have an answer to this for me.

Outside of that query I don't see much else to be concerned about with the UniBrau per se but if the pump MUST be hooked up direct to the mash/kettle then I would likely just opt for the whole unit but if I can save a buck here or there with equipment I already have/own then it would be great!

Any input that folks can provide is greatly welcomed!

Thanks,
Dave

 

[deathmatch782]

It doesn't have to be hooked up directly, you can use hose from the pickup outlet to a pump that's lower down.
On my Unibrau I do have the pump directly attached since that layout works for my setup.

 

[hopjuice_71]

^^^What they said. I also have a Unibrau with the pump directly connected to the kettle. Works well this way because the pumps are not self-priming and it reduces the amount of hoses etc. It is not, however, a necessity of the system.

 

[Homebrewer20]

The pump hooked up straight to the kettle works great for me! Still trying to figure out the best place for my thermometer since I have the 2 element system..

 

[ifrit2050]

The pump hooked up straight to the kettle works great for me! Still trying to figure out the best place for my thermometer since I have the 2 element system..

The only place I see to put the sensor is using a t-fitting on the pump output. You can see some pictures of that setup on brausupply web site.

 

[Homebrewer20]

The only place I see to put the sensor is using a t-fitting on the pump output. You can see some pictures of that setup on brausupply web site.

That's where I have it so far, but would before the pump work better than after? Need to run some tests