NEW Product Launch - Spike Brew Pump

[SpikeBrewing]

Roll out the red carpet for the OFFICIAL second new product Spike is launching this year.

The Spike Brew Pump, available in NPT and TC fittings, is the newest and most badass brew pump ever to hit homebrewing.

With features like an Air Release Valve (ARV), best in class flow rate and PSI as well as an integrated impeller shaft thrust bearing (raise your hand if you’ve lost a loose thrust washer down the drain); this pump is a beast!

Click the link below to sign up for the preorder list:
https://spikebrewing.com/products/spike-brew-pump

Launching this Fall; stay tuned!

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[MashTunnelOfLove]

Looks nice! I'm just about ready to move to a pump. Edit the second spelling of 'thrust'.

 

[Imhoppy]

Interesting! Love it. One could connect the pump TC suction directly to the Spike+ drain port, thus eliminating a suction isolation butterfly valve and hose (assuming the need to pump from just a single vessel, as in a BIAB setup). Maybe adequate supporting would need to be rigged up, IDK. And the ultra quiet TEFC motor oh yea excellent!!

If/when my old Chugger pump with 1/2" npt connections dies, I'm getting a Spike TC pump. Count me in!

 

[Yesfan]

Nice looking pump. Looks like a direct competitor to the RipTide.

 

[DavidWood2115]

Nice looking pump, with higher flow rate than the Riptide. Wonder if that is enough flow to make the CIP ball really effective (I have heard the Riptide is marginal at best).

It doesn't have the Riptide's linear flow control valve. What have peoples' experiences been controlling flow with just a butterfly valve?

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

I control my flow rate with a ball valve on the output of the pump. No issues, takes a time or 2 then you get an idea of what position to set the valve in to achieve the flow rate you want. I assume a butterfly valve would be similar.

These pumps look awesome, I'll be saving up for one for sure. I've been wanting to purchase one to have as a backup but I think I'll get these and have my current pumps for a backup.

 

[eric19312]

nice looking pump. How come not sharing a pump curve with the marketing literature?

 

[Tom R]

I like the spigot for the bleed valve, my Riptide makes such a mess.
But the integral flow valve on the Riptide is really nice.

I move my pump from place as needed, so it is important to me that the valve can be operated with one hand without the pump moving around. Will that be possible using a butterfly valve, or will the pump rotate as the handle is turned?

I suppose it could be mounted on a board that could be stepped on to hold it in place while the valve is closed. Maybe a ball valve makes more sense, since they take so little effort to open/close. Or just buy one of the the TC Blichmann valves which operate easily.
Tri-Clamp G2 Linear Flow Valve (blichmannengineering.com)

edited for clarity

 

[SpikeBrewing]

nice looking pump. How come not sharing a pump curve with the marketing literature?

We'll be adding this to the site eventually. Lots more info and content to come before the launch this fall!

 

[SpikeBrewing]

I like the spigot for the bleed valve, my Riptide makes such a mess.
But the integral flow valve on the Riptide is really nice.

I move my pump from place as needed, so it is important to me that the valve can be operated with one hand without the pump moving around. Will that be possible using a butterfly valve, or will the pump rotate as the handle is turned?

I suppose it could be mounted on a board that could be stepped on to hold it in place while the valve is closed. Maybe a ball valve makes more sense, since they take so little effort to open/close. Or just buy one of the the TC Blichmann valves which operate easily.
Tri-Clamp G2 Linear Flow Valve (blichmannengineering.com)

edited for clarity

Do you have a ball valve on the inlet of your kettle? That's going to be the easiest way to control. You can also easily see the affect of the adjustment rather than bending down to adjust on the pump, then look into your kettle, then bend down again to adjust, etc.

 

[Tom R]

Yes, I have an outlet valve on the kettle. But I also use the pump on my sparge arm and whirlpool arm, and those don't have valves.

Bending over isn't an issue in my application, the pump can be located high enough that I can see into the vessel while adjusting the pump valve.

 

[Mr.Wyatt]

When are the all in one valves being shipped out?

 

[SpikeBrewing]

When are the all in one valves being shipped out?

Preorders should ship out in about 2 weeks. Product launch will be in about 3 weeks.

 

[Wayne1]

Where is the pump made?

 

[SpikeBrewing]

Where is the pump made?

Unfortunately this is a product that has to be made overseas. All homebrew pumps are made overseas. You’d be looking at a $500-600 pump otherwise.

 

[mkm193]

Any input/comment on using the inlet tri-clamp of the new pump to hang it it directly off a Spike kettle (similar to the Unibrau BIAB setup)?

 

[Wayne1]

All homebrew pumps are made overseas.

That is not true!
March Manufacturing pumps are US made!

 

[SpikeBrewing]

Any input/comment on using the inlet tri-clamp of the new pump to hang it it directly off a Spike kettle (similar to the Unibrau BIAB setup)?

You could do that!

 

[SpikeBrewing]

That is not true!
March Manufacturing pumps are US made!

Unfortunately they are not either. March is a great company and actually helped a bit in the design of our pump. I believe when I spoke to Otto last they were getting motors from Mexico but potentially moving to China. I believe they make the magnets in house. However, the majority is sourced overseas. They do the final assembly and testing in house for what it's worth.

 

[Gozie Boy]

I like the spigot for the bleed valve, my Riptide makes such a mess.
But the integral flow valve on the Riptide is really nice.

I move my pump from place as needed, so it is important to me that the valve can be operated with one hand without the pump moving around. Will that be possible using a butterfly valve, or will the pump rotate as the handle is turned?

I suppose it could be mounted on a board that could be stepped on to hold it in place while the valve is closed. Maybe a ball valve makes more sense, since they take so little effort to open/close. Or just buy one of the the TC Blichmann valves which operate easily.
Tri-Clamp G2 Linear Flow Valve (blichmannengineering.com)

edited for clarity

I am not a fan of the Riptide's "linear flow valve", and have found it to be enormously temperamental when fly sparging. I've read of many people who chose to replace this for a ball valve, which they find controls the flow much better. I will be trying this soon.

 

[SpikeBrewing]

I am not a fan of the Riptide's "linear flow valve", and have found it to be enormously temperamental when fly sparging. I've read of many people who chose to replace this for a ball valve, which they find controls the flow much better. I will be trying this soon.

We've read that a lot as well. Ball valves have been used very successfully for a longgg time. If it ain't broke...

 

[Tom R]

I am not a fan of the Riptide's "linear flow valve", and have found it to be enormously temperamental when fly sparging. I've read of many people who chose to replace this for a ball valve, which they find controls the flow much better. I will be trying this soon.

I'm using a false bottom in my MLT, maybe other systems don't work as well with the linear valve.

 

[Tom R]

I'd like to put tubing on the purge valve's spigot to direct the spray into a container. What diameter tubing would fit best?

 

[matt_m]

The issue with ball valves is the cavity around the ball. Encapsulated ball valves don’t seem to be readily available in small TC sizes. Two of the big Homebrewing equipment suppliers have come up with proprietary options with drawbacks, maybe there’s one out there who can finally get it right.

 

[SpikeBrewing]

I'd like to put tubing on the purge valve's spigot to direct the spray into a container. What diameter tubing would fit best?

3/8" ID tubing is what you'll want!

 

[dmnota]

I've only just brewed my first beer with a pump and I'm already ready for this upgrade, haha. Made the mistake of using homegrown leaf hops without a filter and... soon discovered how long it takes to unscrew the casing, twice.

My question/suggestion: Flexible mounting options and published mounting dimensions would be huge.

I have a stainless steel table - and finding a way to mount the pump was an ordeal. Especially when I had to rip it apart to take the casing off. Ideally I wanted it mounted on the legs. I couldn't find any kind of U-Bolt or easy way to achieve this. Ended up using two pipe clamps around the leg+pump; very functional until something went wrong. I can't tell for sure how the Trio manages this, but my guess is a custom mounting bracket welded to the leg. A weldless alternative would be great!

 

[T Murph]

I told Santa that I want one. Santa said but you already have a Rip Tide and a Pumpzilla. Duh, so, I want one.

 

[McMullan]

The pump head looks like it’s going to fit a RipTide like a glove. I like the look of the TC version.

 

[Gus_13]

My old chugger pumps are on their last legs so I'm definitely looking forward to these. Going to revamp my entire system and probably pick up one of these to use for CIP as well.

 

[SpikeBrewing]

I've only just brewed my first beer with a pump and I'm already ready for this upgrade, haha. Made the mistake of using homegrown leaf hops without a filter and... soon discovered how long it takes to unscrew the casing, twice.

My question/suggestion: Flexible mounting options and published mounting dimensions would be huge.

We will be listing the mounting dimensions before launch. It's the same as the March pump however as many people have a pump that uses that same mounting pattern.

The pump head looks like it’s going to fit a RipTide like a glove. I like the look of the TC version.

Unfortunately since all the components are different it won't fit a Riptide.