What pump for a new 100 litre set up?

[Nickbo]

Hi. I am setting up a 100 litre 3 vessel system and would like some help regarding a pump. I have a 5 gallon setup and use the small brown solar pumps but i dont think they will be powerful enough for this setup.

My questions are: am i correct in thinking they wont do for a 100 litre system? And if so, is there a mains pump that is available in the Uk that you recommend?
Thanks.
Nick

Www.whisperingcatbrewery.blogspot.com

 

[TexasPete]

Chugger pumps. Which are Chinese versions of the March May 809 with a stainless pump head. Not seen them advertised on here recently.

 

[Nickbo]

Thanks texaspete. Is there a stockist that you know of? Or do i order direct from the manufacturer?

 

[TexasPete]

In the US they are available in most homebrew stores, I don't know about the UK sorry

 

[MisterFister]

Chugger pumps have been mentioned on other UK brewing forums, but as I don't want a ban, or my posts to disappear I am not willing to post a link . . . Sorry

 

[thedrayman]

Min-mag pumps from The Homebrewbuilder are great. http://www.homebrewbuilder.co.uk/pumps.html They are magnetically coupled meaning there is no more messing about with voltage to control flow and they are temperature rated to 100+ degree C, food safe and come with 1/2" BSP fittings.

 

[Vossy1]

+1 for Draymans suggestion, a few folk also use the small solar pumps you have in 100ltr systems, it depends what flow rates you want I guess. I use both Home brew builders and March 809's.

 

[steveshep8676]

Hi Nickbo have a look at these. http://marchmayoem.co.uk/food-grade-pumps

 

[AJ_Rowley]

I just got a chugger pump through my homebrew club as part of a group buy. I havent used it yet but from reports from other members these seem to be a more than capable pump.

 

[Nickbo]

Hi thanks to you all for the good advice. Had to stop for a short while (don't talk to me about life). I think the mini mags look like a good way forward for me. Plan is to get a couple ordered as they look as if they will handle the volume.

Still have to build a big boy fermentation chamber that will hold 4 25 litre vessels. My current fc only holds one.

Thanks again .
N.