Pump for Smaller Batches?

[jgaepi]

I think my brain keeps coming back to this question because either I really want a new shiny toy, I am bored or I think that somehow a pump will make everything go easier but I am wondering if a March or Chugger pump is worth it for 5 gallon brewing? Also maybe the holiday sales is pushing me a little too.

Is it worth the extra cleaning, maintenance, cost, etc?

 

[hopsalot]

they are heat resistant and food grade, the only other option is a peristaltic pump, pain in the arse if you ask me.

 

[hopsalot]

by the way they are very easy to maintain and clean, the cost is the only issue, and for what they do it is a fair price. If you got back problems or just want to pump wort purchase a march or chugger, other than that roll with gravity

 

[stpug]

I'm in your same boat, however I have officially asked santa to bring me a shiny new pump for christmas. I'm on 5 gallon batches right now, and don't really see a change in my future. The single biggest driving force for me is to be able to have ALL containers at whatever level I want - no moving water by hand or via gravity unless I want to. With a pump comes extra expense (hoses, maybe ball valves, fittings, etc) and cleaning but I really only plan on moving the hot liquids with it. After the immersion chiller I'll use gravity to drop the wort into a carboy.

I'm sure I'm a bit short-sighted on some of these things but will {happily} deal with them as they come

 

[jgaepi]

Stpug, unfortunately Hannukah Harry isn't as generous to me.

 

[jgaepi]

I pulled the trigger. It is a done deal. I ordered the center inlet though. I am a touch worried about converting from 3/4 to 1/2. I assume that most convert down so why make the 3/4 to begin with.

 

[stpug]

That's the same one I asked santa for and plan on reducing to 1/2". I guess I'll just have to wait it out.