Chugger pump mounting bracket separated from weld

[ejluttmann]

Anyone else have issues with the mounting bracket coming loose from the weld on their chugger pump? During my last brew session I noticed it was not fully attached. I removed it and noticed it had come separated from the weld (see attached). Any ideas on how to fix this? I've thought about silver soldering it but I'm concerned the heat might damage the pump. Maybe someone knows if there any other brackets that can be used to remount it?

 

[The10mmKid]

Grind/sand both mating surfaces to bare metal and bond the plate with J-B Weld or similar epoxy product.

'da Kid

 

[processhead]

Assuming the break was not the result of abuse, then that would appear to be a manufacturing defect.

You might want to contact Chugger and see if they would replace it.

 

[ejluttmann]

Ah, great idea. Thanks!

 

[milldoggy]

Wrap it with wire and twist it tight. Contact mike at chugger, might replace it

 

[ejluttmann]

I've send a couple emails but no reply's yet...

 

[day_trippr]

As long as this wasn't caused by a sudden gravity spike, the folks at Chugger are likely to replace the motor if asked.
They've been really good about taking care of customers with legitimate product issues...

Cheers!

 

[ejluttmann]

No response from the company I purchased it from or the manufacturer ...

Guess I'll just try to figure something on my own...

 

[processhead]

Grind/sand both mating surfaces to bare metal and bond the plate with J-B Weld or similar epoxy product.

'da Kid

Best idea, short of replacement from the manufacturer.

 

[Duke145]

I just had the exact thing happen while I was trying to mount my new chugger to a bench, Did you have any luck fixing or replacing this?

 

[ejluttmann]

I ended up mounting a piece of strut and using a 3" pipe strap which kept it solid.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Superstrut-3-in-Pipe-Strap-Z702-3EG-10/100343311

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[joebob296]

I just had the exact thing happen while I was trying to mount my new chugger to a bench, Did you have any luck fixing or replacing this?

Use JB weld. It won't come loose again. I've used it to fix engine blocks before.

 

[Duke145]

Thanks for the replies guys, for now I grabbed a huge wire tie I had laying around but I think I will go for one, or both of you options for a permanent fix.