New Replacement for March Pump

[Scut_Monkey]

Purple is the basic color from cold Alaska right? LOL!

I have a UPS shipping number, this just doesn't seen possible there must be
a catch no one offers a product for free???
Over past broken plastic March pump outlets, stripped threads and other failures
this has to be an improvement by far but I i'm still worried this is not a freebie pump as
was posted on this forum. Tell me i'm one of the freebie future pump owners for sending
my email address right away before Mike "ran out".
Been there too many times, egg on face.

I haven't heard any response to my email yet. When did you get the tracking number? I know I couldn't have been too late as I was one of the first two to respond. We shall see.

 

[BrewBeemer]

I got a email with tracking number time of 11:41 AM less than an hour after I applied for the offer of a free pump. It's been "departed" by UPS from NJ. I also replied by email right away, you were number two I recall.
Lhttp://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/track?loc=en_US

Left coast here still asleep in the AM vs the rest of the country, here on an island kicking back some suds.

 

[Chad_C]

Just got word that my pump has been delivered. I am close, but less than 24 hours since I sent the email. Shipping is FAST! Can't wait to get home to check it out. I have high hopes for this pump, and if all works well will be ordering a second one. Thanks again Mike!

 

[IrregularPulse]

Got my tracking number less than an hour of sending an email. UPS shows delivery for tomorrow.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Got my tracking within minutes of emailing. Delivery Friday.

 

[BrewBeemer]

Chad and Irregular, you guys must be really close my pump went from NJ to Horsham PA then departed 11/10/2010 6:43 AM ET. Delivery date 11/16, must be on a lame horse headed to the left coast.

 

[IrregularPulse]

I'm in Ohio. so, pretty close I suppose to Jersey.

 

[humann_brewing]

Chad and Irregular, you guys must be really close my pump went from NJ to Horsham PA then departed 11/10/2010 6:43 AM ET. Delivery date 11/16, must be on a lame horse headed to the left coast.

Mine is set for the 16th too so don't fret

 

[IrregularPulse]

That's what you get for living in Whacko country.

 

[shecky]

I'm in Ohio. so, pretty close I suppose to Jersey.

Supposed to get mine today. I just saw the UPS truck in the neighborhood on my way home, so any minute now.

 

[samc]

Can you believe how cheap Chugger must be, no next day air shipping.

LOL

The only way I could repay him for the generosity was to give him a thumbs up. Although I did buy one pump from him a few weeks ago, so that was a pre-thank you.

 

[BrewBeemer]

That's what you get for living in Whacko country.

I like the weather, sand, palms with mild westernly breezes besides i'm a "islander" born and raised here. Water a half a block away I used to kayak my troubles away. Nuts and fruits oh yeah.

 

[IrregularPulse]

So what is the big benefit to these pumps besides selling price over the 809? Or is that the only difference?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Nuts and fruits oh yeah.

Enough talk about the locals. What's the fresh foods selection like?

 

[klyph]

So what is the big benefit to these pumps besides selling price over the 809? Or is that the only difference?

They have a stainless steel head so the threads are more durable.

And blingy, most importantly blingy. Can't wait until someone polishes their pump head to a mirror shine. Who's gonna be first?

 

[BrewBeemer]

Enough talk about the locals. What's the fresh foods selection like?

Fishermen friends always deliver me bass, salmon, flounder, sturgeon, abalone, horse neck clams, squid on and on fresh from the ocean.
Inland our vegetables feed the nation.
BTW 62K metric tons of pot grown in our state a year.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

So what is the big benefit to these pumps besides selling price over the 809? Or is that the only difference?

You can find them in the dark.

 

[JonW]

I received a package from Chugger today. No, not the pump that he sent me the tracking # for yesterday as I'm on the West coast and that isn't scheduled to arrive until 11/15.

Last week I bought two SS heads from Chugger's Ebay auction. Instead of sending me two heads though, he sent me 1 head and 1 complete head/pump!!! This guy is serious about getting his product into the hands of brewers.

Had I known I was already getting a pump, I would not have jumped on yesterdays offer, so I will be passing the additional pump onto another local brewer.

Thank you Michael - you rock!

 

[shecky]

Excuse the crappy cell pics and my kitchen table. Here's the pump, fresh off the UPS truck.

I've no experience with pumps but this looks and feels solid. The SS head definitely has a bling factor, cancelled out by the green housing. But who cares about aesthetics?

Threads look pretty good.

Now, if somebody could tell me how to put a pigtail on this sucker, I'll be good to go.

Somebody else will have to post about performance as it will be some time before I get to use this.

Thanks, Michael. Solid job on getting these out and keeping your word.

 

[JonW]

Now, if somebody could tell me how to put a pigtail on this sucker, I'll be good to go.

You can buy a 3 conductor plug at Lowes or Home Depot for a couple of bucks. Black wire to gold connector, white wire to silver, green wire to green screw. Alternatively, buy a light switch, J-box and an extension cord and wire it up with an inline switch.

 

[BrewNinja1]

Alternatively, buy a light switch, J-box and an extension cord and wire it up with an inline switch.

^ This! Its a real pain to constantly un/plug it in all the time. Well worth the few extra bucks to put it on a switch.

 

[mattd2]

^ This! Its a real pain to constantly un/plug it in all the time. Well worth the few extra bucks to put it on a switch.

Do your plug sockets not have switchs on them? why unplug/plug when you culd just switch it off at the wall socket?

 

[stevehaun]

Personally, I think the john deere green rocks - but I live in the upper midwest!

 

[ClaudiusB]

Had I known I was already getting a pump, I would not have jumped on yesterdays offer, so I will be passing the additional pump onto another local brewer.

You are a great guy


Cheers,
ClaudiusB

 

[Scut_Monkey]

To the people that got pumps, please let us know what they're like. I'm still looking to buy one. I'm still interested in a SS version chugger but not so sure of the quality of these vs march or little giant. A comparison between these would be awesome.

 

[BrewBeemer]

JonW,
looking back on this thread member Scut was the second person to reply, myself farther down the reply list but earlier by way of my email sent
to Mike.
No one can blame Mike for this supper great offer just a possible SNAFU with Scut being left out of the free offer.
Overall this is the best way to get reviews on a new SS product, BTW thanks Mike for these offerings. Rewards should replace the cost of doing business to get the product name out. Much success to you.

 

[Scut_Monkey]

JonW,
looking back on this thread member Scut was the second person to reply, myself farther down the reply list but earlier by way of my email sent
to Mike.
No one can blame Mike for this supper great offer just a possible SNAFU with Scut being left out of the free offer.
Overall this is the best way to get reviews on a new SS product, BTW thanks Mike for these offerings. Rewards should replace the cost of doing business to get the product name out. Much success to you.

No, no, no. I don't want to play that card. Thank you though. I just want the honest feedback on the product. I don't mind buying it if it's a good product. For me to expect free products is crazy. Besides he offered me a deal for the SS version.

 

[BrewBeemer]

Scut, I operate by what's fair in life, maybe I shouldn't of voiced an opinion above. Time tells all how things turn out. Prost. Carl....=o&o>.....

 

[HeyNoPie]

Mike,

I just received my pump today and want to says thanks. The pictures I've seen don't really do your product justice. It looks much better in person. Well done

 

[barleywade]

I am looking forward to receiving mine on Friday and putting it to use shortly there after.