Is that a stealth new product announcement?
Solo/BIAB system table too?![]()
We have so many that we can't even keep track of them! HA We'll be coming out with a Solo table and a slightly re-designed Trio table.
Is that a stealth new product announcement?
Solo/BIAB system table too?![]()
We don't ship outside the US and Canada so no plans at this time. However possibly in the future!Wille there be a 230v version?
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There's only a difference of 1.5-2 dB between the Spike (64.5dB), the Blichmann Riptide (64.5dB), and the March 815 (66.5dB). Since it was tested multiple times, you could put a confidence interval on the means or provide the standard errors and that would show more. You might not even see a statistical difference. Even the Kegland is pretty close. The Chugger appears a little bit louder but I bet most people wouldn't notice the small difference between the the first three. There's a reason why 0dB wasn't included on the vertical axis, the bars would be much harder to see any differenceIs Brew Day your day of relaxation... until you turn on your pump? Is the big game on TV drowned out by your pump whining away in the background? Problem solved.
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Decibels are on the logarithmic scale so each increase in dB is a large change. An increase in only 6 dB is actually doubling how loud it is.There's only a difference of 1.5-2 dB between the Spike (64.5dB), the Blichmann Riptide (64.5dB), and the March 815 (66.5dB). Since it was tested multiple times, you could put a confidence interval on the means or provide the standard errors and that would show more. You might not even see a statistical difference. Even the Kegland is pretty close. The Chugger appears a little bit louder but I bet most people wouldn't notice the small difference between the the first three. There's a reason why 0dB wasn't included on the vertical axis, the bars would be much harder to see any difference.
Earthquakes are on a logarithmic scale too, but that doesn't make much difference in some ranges as you wouldn't even feel them. The range you are in is in between normal conversation level and office noise, inside of a car at 60 mph and that's the full range of 60-70 dB (10 dB). There's not much difference in perception between a normal conversation at home and adding in conversation at the office or in the car at 60mph. The difference between the three quietest is only a range of 1.5-2 dB, and within that broader range mentioned, doesn't sound to be particularly significant on hearing.Decibels are on the logarithmic scale so each increase in dB is a large change. An increase in only 6 dB is actually doubling how loud it is.
We'll let someone chime in that has owned a March or Chugger and now uses a Blichmann. It's very notably different. The Spike Flow will be even quieter!Earthquakes are on a logarithmic scale too, but that doesn't make much difference in some ranges as you wouldn't even feel them. The range you are in is in between normal conversation level and office noise, inside of a car at 60 mph and that's the full range of 60-70 dB (10 dB). There's not much difference in perception between a normal conversation at home and adding in conversation at the office or in the car at 60mph. The difference between the three quietest is only a range of 1.5-2 dB, and within that broader range mentioned, doesn't sound to be particularly significant on hearing.
We'll let someone chime in that has owned a March or Chugger and now uses a Blichmann. It's very notably different. The Spike Flow will be even quieter!
Hold up there, I didn't say anyone wouldn't notice a difference between a Blichmann and the Chugger. That's almost 5 decibels. However, the difference between the Blichmann and the March, by your data, is 0.5 dB. Under 1 decibel is not considered to be a noticeable difference for the human ear with 3 dB generally considered to be a just noticeable difference.We'll let someone chime in that has owned a March or Chugger and now uses a Blichmann. It's very notably different. The Spike Flow will be even quieter!
set up an unfair "experiment"
Unfortunately we will not be offering a conversion kit. Everything is custom designed so we'd need to build custom conversion parts.@SpikeBrewing any plans to provide a conversion kit to switch over to your pump head utilizing an existing motor?
I totally understand. I feel you have done a great job designing this pump and incorporating the most important options. I look forward to some reviews once these get out to some brewers.Unfortunately we will not be offering a conversion kit. Everything is custom designed so we'd need to build custom conversion parts.
I know it's marketing but keeping them honest, it's a forum. I didn't give them any gruff about their other claims but "ultra-quiet" for what is is such a small difference is a bit much, particularly at 64.5 dB.Its marketing man, gotta let this one go
It's unfair to ask for evidence comparing an old pump to a new pump (agree or disagree?) but I completely agree that for the given results for the first three the difference is not going to be of any significance for most people.I'm not sure about Spike doing anything unfair. They seem to be a very transparent and honest company to me. If dB levels are that important to someone sourcing a pump I believe the one @Bobby_M runs on his BIAB setup is pretty much silent. I feel as long as you can talk over the pump and the sound of it doesn't make you want to stick a broken hydrometer in your ear, its not that big of a deal.
I've been waiting cloae to 6 months and @SpikeBrewing has only released 2 things so far!
It's unfair to ask for evidence comparing an old pump to a new pump (agree or disagree?)
Why yes, I am in the market for a new pump(s), I built a three vessel 2 pump (both March) EHerms system which I will be using twice in the next week. One of my pumps has been cavitating which after various maintenance procedures appears to be related to decoupling at higher temperatures (sparging, water pump). My investigation of the matter however is inconclusive based on limited observations from other users (really a side issue here.) My helpful observation is to ask the vendor to make fairly determined claims in their marketing and not ask for/present data that is not, i.e. consumer advocacy. As a scientist, I would immediately note that comparing an old pump to a new one could lead to potentially biased results for this given scenario. While I am tempted to purchase a Blichmann and Spike simultaneously in the future to conduct a comparison, I can't say I will have the funds to do both nor do I have the specific scientific equipment and expertise to appropriately test some of the pump characteristics. But as far as sound, substantial information exists to indicate that the given range of 1.5-2.0 dB is a barely noticeable difference. I will add though one thought and that is with a two pump system, that small difference might more noticeable when both pumps are operating, which occurs for me during mashing and when I am fly sparging. Depending on one's preferences, both pumps may also be in operation when heating the strike water.No, I don't think they are asking anything unfair. I think they asked people who have different pumps to give their opinion on how much noise they make. I guess I didn't read too much in to it as I have a "noisy" pump and a "quiet" pump and it isn't enough difference to effect my brew day. I would suggest if it is that important to you maybe you could do some testing and post your results.
I don't own any spike gear and don't have any connection with them. I was reading a thread about pumps and it mentioned people using different pumps and their observations. I posted what I have noticed while using the 3 pumps I have and my opinion on the spike design. Spike is trying to sell a pump and they say its quiet. That isn't something I care that much about. I scrolled past the dB chart and didn't pay any attention to that because similar to what you said above, I feel those charts don't always show what's really going on.
@Deadalus do you brew with a pump? Are you in the market for a new pump? Do you have any helpful observations you could share with people possibly looking to purchase a pump?
Maybe @SpikeBrewing would be willing to share some details about their testing process as well as actual dB measurements of different pumps? I'm also curious where the Topsflo TD5 lands on the chart. I feel it is a common pump in brew systems these days.The new and upcoming Spike Flow is the quietest brew pump on the market. It's true—because we tested it. Many times.
My old March pump is Black... Spike does do a great job with the "bling".I do think the black is pretty badass.
What is striking me here though is that the data presented is showing the Riptide at only 0.5 dB lower than the March 815, with 1 dB usually being barely noticeable. I'm not doubting anyone saying they can tell the difference. But reports that people do hear the difference make me wonder several things:Anything as quiet as the Riptide is quiet enough. Small improments wont really be noticed because the element running is at least as noisy. If anything is to be gleaned from this chart is that the Spike pump is very quiet and you wont be unhappy with the noise. The open frame March and chuggers are noticeably noisy and more so if you run two at the same time.
I'm not 100% confident but if you look at the Chuggers and March 809s, you can see the frame of the motor has much larger vent holes. I know that the early chuggers had smaller vents and were more prone to overheating when the ambient environment was really hot. There are a few sub-models of the March 815 but the -PL version seems to have smaller vents and that may lend to less noise.What is striking me here though is that the data presented is showing the Riptide at only 0.5 dB lower than the March 815, with 1 dB usually being barely noticeable.
...Why are the March and Chugger that much apart, a little over 4 dB?? I have March 809s which the head is interchangeable with the Chugger, not sure about the 815s but 809s and 815s are nearly the same. If my 809 is more like the Chugger than either the Spike or Blichmann would be an improvement but if my 809 is just like the 815 then perhaps just the Spike will be noticeably different as I have slight hearing loss.
Just food for thought on the sound front.
A very nice feature in my opinion between the Blichmann and Spike vs. March and Chugger is the 3" TC on the pump heads. Having to take off 8 screws to get inside becomes a chore particularly when it is necessary during brewing. Plus it's a real PITA to find a replacement SS screw when you lose one.
The TD5 is nearly silent. Some individual units are slightly noisier but many of them can be running 4ft away and you wouldn't know they are on. Flow and pressure performance is more inline with the March/Chugger so the running noise level isn't really everything.Maybe @SpikeBrewing would be willing to share some details about their testing process as well as actual dB measurements of different pumps? I'm also curious where the Topsflo TD5 lands on the chart. I feel it is a common pump in brew systems these days.
Same for Chugger pumps, USA-made.That is not true!
March Manufacturing pumps are US made!
No sir. Chugger pumps are made in China.Same for Chugger pumps, USA-made.
Really? They are located a few miles from my house in Monmouth County, NJ. And their tech support is located there as well. Are you sure you are not talking about knock-off chugger pumps?No sir. Chugger pumps are made in China.
No, I'm not confused at all. I've been to the Chugger facility in Wall dozens of times over the years to pick up pallets of pumps when they were the hot game in town. The reason why Chuggers were so popular was because they were a direct clone of the March 809 pumps but featured a stainless head for the price of March's plastic head. The reason that was possible was because they were manufactured offshore. There is no manufacturing happening in the Wall facility.Really? They are located a few miles from my house in Monmouth County, NJ. And their tech support is located there as well. Are you sure you are not talking about knock-off chugger pumps?
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Ahh, wow, I stand corrected. I did not doubt you, but I am surprised to learn the pumps are from China. I thought Chugger pumps were made up the street for over six years. Thank you for clearing that up.
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