New pump (Flojet 2125 series)

[Sunnovah]

Just got a Flojet 2125-030-115 for free from a guy at work.

I looked it up and it is rated for 165 f with an ideal temp of 110 f. After doing some reading it seems that it is able to handle temps of over 200 f. Now I just have to build a counterflow chiller and I have a new rapid cooling system and oh so much more.

Anyone on here ever had any experience with one of these?

 

[arturo7]

Sunnz, I hate to rain on your parade, but I don't think you'll be too happy with that pump. It is designed for dispensing bag-in-a-box syrups. Flow is rated at only 1.5 gallons per minute. Gravity will give you up to 2 GPM out of a 1/2" line.

Not saying you can't use it, but be aware that it has very low capacity.

http://www.flojet.com/files/f100_050c_11-06.pdf

 

[Sunnovah]

No worries, I am just looking for something to help me cool my wort quicker. I started a batch of EdWort's Haus Pale Ale last night at about 9 pm. It was about 12:30 am before I had it cooled and pitched. Hopefully once I get a CFC built that pump will help me at least a little before I have to convince SWMBO that $150-200 dollars should be diverted from the wedding fund. Just need it to last me until after January, then I will have a lot more slack in what I can and can not buy.

Thanks for the info. Maybe I will keep an eye out for a deal on a March pump, or something similar.

 

[whitescout]

Flojet also makes a G57 model. This particular model is powered by air. You could use Co2, ( very expensive), or air from a compressor. this pump is rated at 7 gal a min, and the air pressure controls volume, as well as pressure. It goes for about $100. This could be a viable option for cooling, as diaphragm pumps have a lower temp rating.

 

[Sunnovah]

Ok, I think when I can afford the whole HLT/MT/Keggle setup I will invest in a March pump. For now I think I am going to build an IC and use this pump to circulate the ice water from a bucket so that I don't waste quite so much water when cooling the wort. Also that will help me cool it to pitching temps since I have been pitching at around 86 degrees because my tap water is about 83 degrees. Takes me about an hour and a half to cool from boiling to 86, and by then I am out of Ice and popcicles. (using old flavorice packets. )

I think, if what other people are saying about IC's is accurate, that reducing my cooling time from 90 minutes to under 30 minutes would be the best use for a free pump that doesn't have a prayer for running boiling water through it.