Peristaltic pump recommendation

[coffutt]

Any recommendations on a small (~30-50 gph) 110v peristaltic pump? One with food-grade tubing available.

I am looking for something for dual purpose...pitch yeast inline to fermentors, and create a continuous dry hop loop through a torpedo.

Thanks

 

[Stealthcruiser]

I'll be watchin' !
There are some Peristaltic pump builds in the forum...........Did ya' do a search?

 

[coffutt]

Found Greylor and their website....exactly what I needed. Several sizes and food grade options. I think the prices are spot on as well. Thanks for the input, it's for a commercial operation, so I needed warranty and longevity over DIY.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

So, post up a link to what ya' found !

 

[Freddyj123]

^^^ +1

 

[day_trippr]

"What is the life expectancy?"
"Varies by model; the maximum is 2000 hours"

Cheers!

 

[coffutt]

http://http://www.greylor.com/pumps/category/peristaltic-pumps

I have the 200A and 100 model with dc throttle coming in soon. I am not sure on the life expectancy rating mentioned, but I am sure that is the tubing which is easily replaceable.

We also order the GW Kent injection, and hope to have better luck with inline pitching.

I have never had a problem using an impeller pump on the hop torpedo, but its hard to tie up that pump for a day or two at a time. I heard another brewer mention the peristaltic pump option....we will see soon how that'll work. We ordered two pumps from Greylor for less money that we planned to spend on one!!