I’m building a brew sculpture and i need to buy some march pumps. Has anyone found a source that doesn’t require an arm and a leg? $145 may be ok when buying one, but once you start buying more than one it adds up quickly.
While i have your attention, is there a big difference between the 809 and the 815 in regards to performance?
Amazon has them for $130:
http://www.amazon.com/March-High-Temperature-Pump-Brewing/dp/B002O47P26/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Here’s a good buy on a Little Giant pump at $109:
I have a similar one, the 2-MD-SC, it’s a lot quieter than my friends March pump.
[quote=“mppatriots”]I’m building a brew sculpture and i need to buy some march pumps. Has anyone found a source that doesn’t require an arm and a leg? $145 may be ok when buying one, but once you start buying more than one it adds up quickly.
While i have your attention, is there a big difference between the 809 and the 815 in regards to performance?[/quote]I bought mine many years ago on ebay for $80 new but that guy doesn’t sell them anymore.
Below is a performance curve I overlayed with the performance of the 815 pump. I recently swapped impellers so I could get the necessary head increase to pump through two CFC’s in series. It works very well.
[quote=“Glug Master”]Amazon has them for $130:
http://www.amazon.com/March-High-Temperature-Pump-Brewing/dp/B002O47P26/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Here’s a good buy on a Little Giant pump at $109:
I have a similar one, the 2-MD-SC, it’s a lot quieter than my friends March pump.[/quote]
Are the little giant pumps food grade at high temps? I guessing not.
[quote=“chinaski”]Are the little giant pumps food grade at high temps? I guessing not.[/quote][quote]MD-HC Series Model 2-MD-HC
Magnetically driven pumps for highly corrosive chemicals and solutions. The MD-HC Series features leakproof, seal-less magnetic drives and are designed for in-line, non-submersed use. These pumps feature polyphenylene sulfide (e.g. Ryton®), Viton®, carbon and ceramic parts. Thermally protected open fan-cooled motor with sleeve bearings. 6 ft power cord and 3-prong molded plug. (230V version has no plug).
Little Giant 2-MD-HC 1/30 HP, 510 GPH @ 1’ - Magnetic Drive Pump, 6’ Power Cord (580603) Features:
• Specific Gravity - up to 1.1’
• Ambient Air Temperature - up to 77F (25C)
• Fluid Temperature Up to 200F
[/quote]I’m guessing they are, there’s nothing magical about March pumps
• Fluid Temperature Up to 200F
That wouldn’t work for me as I circulate boiling wort through my system for 10 minutes when I am 30 minutes into the boil.
Why not chugger pump. much better priced.
http://www.chuggerpumps.com/even with the stainless steel head.
That is the direction I will be going soon.
[quote=“MullerBrau”]• Fluid Temperature Up to 200F[/quote]I don’t know why it’s only rated to 200° PPS is used as a nonstick coating on cookware and Viton is rated to 400°. My guess is that’s a continuous duty rating.
[quote=“muddywater_grant”]Why not chugger pump. much better priced.
http://www.chuggerpumps.com/even with the stainless steel head.
That is the direction I will be going soon.[/quote]
Been seeing the chugger pumps, anyone got any experience with them?
[quote=“mppatriots”]
Been seeing the chugger pumps, anyone got any experience with them?[/quote]
They are about identical to the March offering in all specs, and parts are interchangeable as I’ve experienced. I have a Chugger stainless head on my wort pump and it worked well.
I found that when changing out the impeller on my March 809HS to the 815 impeller that the 815 impeller fits right into the Chugger, and is a fraction larger than the one that came with it. Now both pumps have March 815 impellers and work much better than before.
I’ll definitely buy the Chugger stainless head when it’s time for a new one.
I picked up a chugger pump with a stainless head and about 6 months ago and have been happy with it. Not much you can say about a pump but it works well for me.
