Snicklefritz
Well-Known Member
Getting some parts together to build a keg/carboy washer. Have a 25% off Harbor Freight coupon so I figured I would pick one up there. Looking on their website I am thinking about this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/34-horsepower-submersible-dirty-water-pump-with-float-switch-69299.html
It does almost 2900GPH with a 23ft lift. Is this going to be too powerful and blow my carboys (better bottles) into the air when cleaning? Anyone have this specific pump or one with the same power? I see a lot of people using 1/4 and 1/3 HP pumps but nothing this beefy.
I like it for a few reasons.
1. I like the stainless look
2. Has a float switch that will kill the pump if water is too low.
3. Can pass solids up to a 1/2" in size so I wouldnt need to worry about trub/krausen clogging things up.
4. Its only about $5 more than the typical cheapy 1/4HP pumps people are using
Thoughts?
http://www.harborfreight.com/34-horsepower-submersible-dirty-water-pump-with-float-switch-69299.html
It does almost 2900GPH with a 23ft lift. Is this going to be too powerful and blow my carboys (better bottles) into the air when cleaning? Anyone have this specific pump or one with the same power? I see a lot of people using 1/4 and 1/3 HP pumps but nothing this beefy.
I like it for a few reasons.
1. I like the stainless look
2. Has a float switch that will kill the pump if water is too low.
3. Can pass solids up to a 1/2" in size so I wouldnt need to worry about trub/krausen clogging things up.
4. Its only about $5 more than the typical cheapy 1/4HP pumps people are using
Thoughts?