Water pump

[brewboy04]

Hi, looking for a water pump for pumping spathe water, I do 20l batches so doesn't need to be that big, any advice?

 

[passedpawn]

Hi, looking for a water pump for pumping spathe water, I do 20l batches so doesn't need to be that big, any advice?

Aquarium pumps are cheap. They are also submersible in case you want to drop it in a bucket of ice water. Check out www.marinedepot.com

 

[DrunkleJon]

Going for a fly sparge then? 5 Gallon batches. Looks like most use a March or Chugger pump. I am actually considering one myself. Whatever you do you want to make sure it is a high temp food safe pump.

 

[bigdongsr94]

6.8 L/m. I just bought this. It is tiny and cheap but is also food grade and 100c. I have only tested it at this point but worked well for recirc. It was powerful enough to get a decent whirlpool in 5gal. The chugger and march just seem redic for what is needed.

http://amzn.com/B007XZAJ3I

 

[passedpawn]

Aquarium pumps are cheap. They are also submersible in case you want to drop it in a bucket of ice water. Check out www.marinedepot.com

Maybe those marine pumps wouldn't be good for hot water. I was thinking chilling, which is how I use mine.

 

[brewboy04]

How does that little pump work? I can't see the power source

 

[brewboy04]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009B583OK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

What about this? It's for fly sparging

 

[bigdongsr94]

http://amzn.com/B007XZAJ3I


I have only tested this so far. I am recirculating with it and it worked no problem. No way I could spend the money for a march or chugger nor do I think they are necessary.

 

[bigdongsr94]

Oops first post said it failed

 

[fowlbrew2]

we use chuggers they work awesome.

 

[narl79]

I bought a march 815 pump from more beer and couldnt be happier. Ive brewed in hot a.. summers and 8° winters without fail. Its 150 but to me well worth it.

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[SnowRaven]

Maybe those marine pumps wouldn't be good for hot water. I was thinking chilling, which is how I use mine.

If you want to move water up to 100F these are very nice,

MAG Drives 3 and larger
they are pond pumps / aquarium

not hugely efficient but reliable
http://www.marinedepot.com/Danner_M...ium_Pumps-Danner_Mfg.-DN1119-FIWPSBUF-vi.html


Now reliable for Hot liquids I would say Chugger or the new Steelhead from Northern look interesting

Need to get a dedicated pump for filtration once I get serious