Self-priming pump options...

[allthingsgiant]

I see morebeer sells a self-priming pump for $139:
http://http://morebeer.com/view_product/17305//Self-Priming_Diaphragm_Pump_for_Beer_Transfers

It's a Sureflo 2088-594-144, which can be found on eBay for $119.

There is also the sureFlo 2088-594-154, which looks identical, except it doesn't have a hard wired power cord (easy to DIY this), and you can find it for $89.

http://http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200249074_200249074

Am I missing something here? Otherwise, I'm about to get this $89 steal...

 

[jesserizzo]

Well the max liquid temp is 130F,

 

[allthingsgiant]

This is just for racking cold[er] stuff out of bucket fermenters or after it's cooled, etc. I'm getting tired of my auto-siphon clogging up, or causing unwanted aeration.

I found the 2088-594-144 (corded version) for $100 on eBay (guy had buy-it-now at $120, my $100 offer was accepted). They are the same pump. One has the exposed three wires, the other has the 6' cord. I can't believe most places are selling these at a $40 difference for just a cord.

I also added a front-side strainer that attaches to this pump to help prevent trub from entering my kegs.
http://www.amazon.com/SHURflo-255-313-Classic-Twist-On-Strainer/dp/B000V2W0GE/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_text_y