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Offline Kyle

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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #30 on: April 17, 2012, 10:27:16 AM »
this is great. I have a march pump, but if I go single tier with a future brewstand, that pump is an attractive option price-wise for sure.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #31 on: May 22, 2012, 08:01:45 AM »
Quote from: "fakr"
I wanted to add another point.

I've ordered a cam lock type D fitting to attach to the input of the pump so I'll be able to quick connect the pump directly on all my ball valves.  Its light enough that it wouldn't put weight strain on any of the ball valves.

The more I think about different uses for this pump, the more I like it.

I'll test a hot transfer during this weekend's brewing and will post the results.


Any details on the results? I was thinking of ordering one this week.

Cheers!
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #32 on: May 22, 2012, 08:27:46 AM »
If you are going to order one of these, let me know if you'd like to combine shipping.  It's over $90 to order one after tax and shipping, but only about $150 to order 2.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2012, 10:58:40 AM »
Im waiting on 2 stainless steel pumps, although from what ive heard the liquid never actually touches the brass so it might not make any difference at all.

Like Fakr said, they are apparently small enough that you can mount it directly onto your kettle using a quick disconnect, which i think is awesome.

Homebrew talk has some okay info on them too.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/looking ... ut-317600/
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Offline fakr

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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #34 on: May 22, 2012, 12:01:16 PM »
I ended up using regular male cams on this first pump, attaching a 6 inch lenth of silicone tubing to attach to my ball valves.  I will be buying another pump at some point  and putting a type D on it to connect directly to ball valves though.

The pump works bloody excellent, though I have nothing to compare it with as I've never used a march pump.  

I've probably put 6-7 hours on this pump already as I use it to continually circulate my mash.

The thinkg workst great, highly recommended.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #35 on: May 22, 2012, 01:12:26 PM »
anyone use one of these pumps to create a whirlpool, or pump wort through a CFC? im on the fence if I should buy one or not. Not too sure what I would use it for yet.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #36 on: May 22, 2012, 07:09:24 PM »
I have requested a bulk purchase to see if we can get a lower price. Once I have some info I'll post it.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #37 on: May 23, 2012, 12:31:55 PM »
Not sure how to create a whirlpool with the pump but i use it with my cfc and its crazy quick.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #38 on: May 23, 2012, 01:35:54 PM »
Quote from: "fakr"
Not sure how to create a whirlpool with the pump but i use it with my cfc and its crazy quick.


No wonder you're still Jr., Jr...

Sheesh, was that a Metric CQ or an Imperial CQ??

I'd like to do a comparison, but it's kind of tough to Measure in CQ's...

When you get a chance, can you do me a favour and measure in Litres per minute maybe at the output...along with how long the CFC is.

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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #39 on: May 31, 2012, 04:48:41 PM »
Quote from: "WJShaw"
I have requested a bulk purchase to see if we can get a lower price. Once I have some info I'll post it.


I'm interested in this as well for a group buy.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #40 on: May 31, 2012, 04:55:43 PM »
Aye; WJ - let me know how it goes re: price-breaks.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #41 on: May 31, 2012, 09:28:45 PM »
Will do Senior.  I'll get an accurate transfer rate next time I brew.

It takes roughly 10 minutes to run 16GAL through the cfc with the pump, so i'm assuming 6L per minute through 25 feet.  Obviously much faster through 1/2" hose.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #42 on: June 05, 2012, 10:25:42 AM »
So did anyone get any of these in yet?  

If so did you try them?

If so, what do you think?
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #43 on: June 05, 2012, 10:48:33 AM »
Haven't gotten one yet but I'm damn close to ordering a couple of pumps.
I called and emailed the guys about a price for 10. (Sorry Bill, I didn't want to go over your head) They haven't bothered getting back to me.

I'll order a couple of these pumps simply because two comes out cheaper than one - and I might sell one once it gets here.
But I also need to order some camlocks so the reality might be about three weeks before I actually try it.
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Re: March Pump Alternative
« Reply #44 on: June 05, 2012, 11:33:20 AM »
Quote from: "pliny"
Haven't gotten one yet but I'm damn close to ordering a couple of pumps.
I called and emailed the guys about a price for 10. (Sorry Bill, I didn't want to go over your head) They haven't bothered getting back to me.

I'll order a couple of these pumps simply because two comes out cheaper than one - and I might sell one once it gets here.
But I also need to order some camlocks so the reality might be about three weeks before I actually try it.


I'll buy one from you pliny.  I've been waiting for somebody to split the cost with.
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