Brew pumps?

[Geneticjim]

I am looking for a pump that I can put some back pressure on with a valve. I've been doing research, it seems only March pumps have the magnetic drive so I can do so?

 

[Queequeg]

I have a March. Expensive but extremely good.

Chugger are also supposedly good.

I would avoid a cheap pump especially if its to pump hot wort.

 

[Geneticjim]

I have a March. Expensive but extremely good.

Chugger are also supposedly good.

I would avoid a cheap pump especially if its to pump hot wort.

How much was expensive?

 

[Geneticjim]

How is this pump?
https://www.morebeer.com/products/c...e-stainless-steel-head.html?utm_source=criteo

 

[nettekdl]

I use this one, and I throttle it with a ball valve. There is also a thread on here full of people who have had success with it as well, and you can't beat the price, $26 shipped https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G305PK0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483212292&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bayite+hot+water+pump&dpPl=1&dpID=51cQT9TSzqL&ref=plSrch it obviously isn't as nice as a march or chugger, but it has functioned well for me

 

[Geneticjim]

I use this one, and I throttle it with a ball valve. There is also a thread on here full of people who have had success with it as well, and you can't beat the price, $26 shipped https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G305PK0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 it obviously isn't as nice as a march or chugger, but it has functioned well for me

I actually have this one. It seemed to leave an oil residue floating on the top of the water when I was cleaning it out

 

[Sippingainteasy]

I have a march and chugger. Just make sure you have full 1/2" flow to the chugger or it will not pump correctly.

 

[d3track]

I have one of the tan 12v and a chugger, able to throttle both with valves on the discharge side.
Bobby_M has a good video on pump maintenance as well that I'd recommend.

 

[Bobby_M]

I am very pro topsflo TD5 now. I currently sell them 1 for 1 with Chugger pumps and it's what I use on my BIAB rig. Whisper quiet and high flow.

 

[augiedoggy]

I actually have this one. It seemed to leave an oil residue floating on the top of the water when I was cleaning it out

Strange maybe some sort of manufacturing residue from the pump, hoses or fittings.. I have 7 of these and have taken mine apart a few times.. they are completely sealed inside with nothing but food grade pps plastic, the ceramic shaft and a stainless disc touching the liquid.
I've been using these for 4 years now with no issues but they do break easily if dropped. Price aside the TD5 is a bit stronger and better design.
The cheaper tan ones come in 12v that pumps like 2 1 GPM and the 24v version does just over 3gpm.. I think the TD5 is closer to 4 or 5 any of these can be regulated with a ball valve or PWM controller.

 

[Geneticjim]

Strange maybe some sort of manufacturing residue from the pump, hoses or fittings.. I have 7 of these and have taken mine apart a few times.. they are completely sealed inside with nothing but food grade pps plastic, the ceramic shaft and a stainless disc touching the liquid.
I've been using these for 4 years now with no issues but they do break easily if dropped. Price aside the TD5 is a bit stronger and better design.
The cheaper tan ones come in 12v that pumps like 2 1 GPM and the 24v version does just over 3gpm.. I think the TD5 is closer to 4 or 5 any of these can be regulated with a ball valve or PWM controller.

Thank you.

 

[SpottedDogBrewing]

Try brewpump.com