spring loaded peristaltic pump proto

[ChuckO]

Bumbler,

Great design and execution. I can visualize a slightly different design that has one shaft driving two sets of rollers running on two separate tubes. That would synchronize flow to the sparge arm with flow from the MLT to the boil kettle. Building this out of stacked sheets of plywood might lend itself to multiple pumps for greater versatility. It looks as if your motor would have plenty of power.

 

[xd_haze]

That is sweet. The spring loaded rollers were an awesome idea -- I wish I had thought of it. I just posted a thread about my peristaltic pumps; I went a completely different direction, but I like yours. Whats the flow rate? (sorry if it was posted earlier, I didn't see it.)

haze

 

[JVD_X]

On my commercial peristaltic pump the hose does not press against anything... it is stretched over the rollers in an 'n' shape.

 

[xd_haze]

On my commercial peristaltic pump the hose does not press against anything... it is stretched over the rollers in an 'n' shape.

That is the design I used for my DIY peristaltic pump, just stretched over the rollers.

haze

 

[Homercidal]

Dammit, not another project to think about building!!

With access to CNC machine and spare parts, I am thinking that a bunch of time and bit of money could see it get done...

 

[Bumbler]

On my commercial peristaltic pump the hose does not press against anything... it is stretched over the rollers in an 'n' shape.

My interest has been peaked -- where can I see a Pic?

 

[omockler]

Love the build. I am thinking of trying to do a similar pump and I was wondering where you found those spring arms so cheap?

 

[FSR402]

There has been some nice looking pump builds lately. :rockin:

 

[Bumbler]

Love the build. I am thinking of trying to do a similar pump and I was wondering where you found those spring arms so cheap?

At a local mom and pop establishment called "Central Sales" 218-624-5749, that specializes in - let's say - "handyman supplies". You just never know what you'll find there. Last I saw they still had lots left. Not sure about the actual rollers, I bought them separately.

16 months and still pumping with the original silicone tubing, without worrying about loosing the prime or running dry.

 

[Homercidal]

There has been some nice looking pump builds lately. :rockin:

Where ?

 

[zazbnf]

That looks great, what is the width of those rollers?