Pump Placement

[A4J]

I'm planning out my wooden single tier brewstand right now. Should I place the pumps closer to the kettles? Or closer to the ground?

Here's a little diagram of my plan

 

[day_trippr]

I would definitely go with the "closer to the ground" option...

Cheers!

 

[wildwest450]

Mine are up high and work just fine, it's a matter of what's best for your available space. It's also more money for tubing down low, that silicone aint cheap.

 

[brushvalleybrewer]

Did you draw that by hand or is there some software that renders like that?

Either way, awesome drawing.

 

[Thirteen]

I can't imagine you'd be using any pump where that slight of a difference in head would make any difference. Use whatever configuration suits your personal preference and placement of other components.

 

[A4J]

I thought I read somewhere that it's better to place the pump as close to the kettle as possible while still being lower. I can't find that post now but I could've sworn it was the guy from chuggerpumps that said that.

I'm probably gonna mount it closer to the kettles. I wanna save a little bit on the tubing.

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

12" drop is plenty