March 815 fail

[armymedic942]

So I am almost finished building my electric HERMS all grain brewery, and today I managed to break the inlet housing off my brand new March 815 PL pump.....

tried to epoxy it back on twice, broke it off twice

$##@$%^%$#@$%^&^*&

now looking at a chugger stainless replacement head, anybody used one on an 815 model. I know they are compatible with the 809

 

[tophmck]

Yep, the chugger heads work fine on an 815.

 

[armymedic942]

Thanks


Cheers

 

[DRog00]

Yeah, don't overtighten fittings on the plastic heads. You aren't dealing with much pressure.

 

[armymedic942]

It didnt break due to overtightening the fittings...I am a little embarrassed to say it, but when I bolted it down, I noticed the mount was a bit crooked, so it tried to straighten it with a little twist. unfortunately i was using the fittings as handles and...snap

wasnt impressed with myself

 

[DRog00]

I know you can by a replacement head for that unit, all is not lost. http://www.tescopumps.com/servlet/the-MARCH-MANUFACTURING-cln-Parts/Categories