Use a chugger pump with pp head the next time you brew. This specific model is the 115 volt stainless steel head with frontcenter 34 male npt inlet. Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening. There is a tiny hole to place oil and it says to oil with sae20. Model construction max flow max head port sizes voltage max temp hp cpssin1 stainless steel 7 gpm 18 feet. Adjust pump flow by turning the knob on the linear flow valve. With vacuum pump in this method, the small size reciprocating pump is used priming the main centrifugal pump. Remember that if your pump is difficult to prime now, automatic priming will not solve the problem. The chugger max stainless steel pump comes equipped with a 18 horsepower motor that produces topoftheline flow and pressure for quick and easy wort transfers. Chugger ssc priming issues mashing northern brewer forum.
Click the pdf icon to viewdownload instruction manual. Model construction max flow max head port sizes voltage max temp hp cpssin1 stainless steel 7. To regulate the flow rate of the pump, it must always be on the output side of the pump as shown in pictures. We have your replacement o ring for chugger pump head and many more top selling premium beer equipment at ny brew supply. The chugger pump is not a selfpriming pump so do not run dry. The lighter weight and smaller size allows the wort hog pump to be connected straight to a kettle in order to save space. Chugger pump is a booster pump designed to transfer hot and cold liquids.
Inline chugger pump kit complete with quick disconnects. I did this in pdf hoping to beable to attach it, but i can only attach minute pdfs. Thanks to the magnetic drive, its completely leakproof. Portable home beer brew pump marchchugger onoff switch. The first thing you need to learn about is the basics of available pump types, the 2 major ones that are used to transfer beer are march pumps and chugger pumps. The pump is not selfpriming and must therefore be placed low in the system so that it fills with fluid. The result is the cleanest tri clover compatible conversion on. The chugger stainless steel headed pump represents the first affordable pump designed specifically for homebrewers. We also weld tri clover compatible pump heads in house. The chuggerss center pump is also comparable to the march 815ssc pump. It is important to note that a chugger pump is not a selfpriming pump so do not run dry.
Their mainline chugger pump model has almost identical specs as the march 815, including a 7 galmin pump rate, same power, 12. This pump is not self priming so do not run the pump dry. These pumps are comparable to the popular march pumps in virtually every way except feature a 25% more powerful motor 120hp instead of 125hp and of course stainless steel heads. Genuine chugger pump parts 1 set includes 2 washers one of each size bin. Chugger pump 115v stainless center inlet pump not xdry. If the pump begins making loud noises or squeels, shut it down and make sure the head is full of liquid.
You may want to also purchase a 34 x 12 reducing coupling since most brewery plumbing components are rather standard at 12 npt sizes. Regulating the flow on the pump is done by placing a ball valve on the outflow of the pump, allowing you to throttle the flow as it leaves the pump. Brewers hardware offers a variety unique and hard to find items to the home and craft brewing markets. All of the equipment must be in good working condition for. This set includes both the front smaller and rear larger washers for your rebuild or replacement needs. Beer brewing and kegging supplies serving homebrewers since 1999. An optional stainless head, pmp501, can also be purchased. Chugger pump is a stainless steel home brew pump, a leader in fluid transfer in the home brew brewing industry. Choose from stainless steel and plastic head pumps.
I have never used a pump in my brewing and i havent yet bought the hardware and tubing so i have some questions. The pump head must be flooded with liquid prior to turning on the pump. The chugger pump mini max series home brew pumps are tefc totally enclosed fan cooled motors rated at 18 hp. Automatic priming of centrifugal irrigation pumps can make the task of starting and restarting the irrigation system much easier. Just checked the chugger pump website and they have no email address to send questions wondering if someone here may know. Specializing in tri clover compatible sanitary fittings and other stainless steel parts and accessories, our selection is constantly expanding. Chugger pumps entered the market several years back featuring a less expensive nearclone of the march pump. We recommend setting these pumps up with a ball valve on the outflow side, this way you can throttle down the outgoing flow rate, allowing for more efficient sparges or cooling. Just wondering wether to buy another chugger or go with the solar pump for hlt recirc only. Homebrewstuff chugger stainless steel center inlet pump. Chugger pump replacement thrust washers 1 set of 2 washers. Same pump as the cpssci1 but with fda approved run dry carbon bearing material. Home brewing beer pumps deming manufactures one of the most. However, pump priming is best when operated with the outlet of the pump facing right or straight up when looking at the head of the pump.
It is a booster pump that is designed to transfer hot and cold liquids. The pump head can be rotated in 60degree increments, allowing for 6 different pump head orienations. The pump head is made of stainless steel which not. Chugger pumps are for sale at adventures in homebrewing along with chugger pump replacement heads.
Chugger is the first pump made specifically by brewers for brewers. The product has exceeded our expectations and we recommend it to everyone else. Hi all, i recently upgraded to a new 20gal system and im having a heck of time with the pump and getting it to prime. Replacement o ring for chugger pump head ny brew supply. We stock the full line of chugger brewing pump replacement heads. I have 2 chugger pumps that have been awesome workhorses with many dozens of hours under their belts without a single problem. The straight run pipe gives you a uniform velocity across. Alternative to marchchugger pump canadian home brewing. We invested in custom fixtures that allow us to cleanly cut off the threaded portion of the pump head in our cold saw and then weld on a tri clover compatible flange in our computer controlled orbital welder. The chugger pump has 12 mpt inlet and outlet, allowing easy configuration for any application. All horizontal suction lines item 3 should slope up to the pump to avoid trapped air pockets. There seems to be a lot of air bubbles which are causing it to run dry and it just screams until i try to work them all out.
Mpt inlet and outlet connectors and two models featuring both the plastic and stainless steel magnetic drive head. This can be accomplished by turning the diverter valve first to the main drain indicator, shutting off water to that section, and flowing water through the pool skimmers. Locate the pump as close to the wet well as possible. Chugger pumps home brew beer pump the best kept secret. Im using the chugger ssc which has the liquid in in the center then the liquid out on the top. With jet pump in this method, water available at high head is allowed to flow through a nozzle. It has also been tested with larger sump pumps which are also commonly used for cip applications. The pump is not self priming, which means it should not be started until the liquid is in the pump, and the pumps should never be allowed to run dry or you may burn out the motor. Keeping the suction piping short ensures that inlet pressure drop is as low as possible. You want to buy a pump that is rated fitting for transfer of hot liquids and food grade safe. The other common alternate pump to the chuggermarch is the chinesemade mp15rm, which runs on 230v ac.
This pump is not self priming which means prior to turning the pump on you want to be sure to fill the pump head with liquid. The suction line of reciprocating pump is connected to the delivery line of main centrifugal pump. Next, turn the diverter valve away from the main drain indicator so that both. Got my chugger camlock kit from obk last year at a good price but they are now 235. Welcome to chugger pumps since implementing a chugger pump i have noticed a better flow and an increased efficiency in our process. Chugger pump replacement thrust washers fit inside the pump head and allow the impeller to move freely. Chugger xcpssin1 x dry stainless steel inline pump with. Using a pump for brewing homebrewing stack exchange.
It is important to note that a chugger pump is not a self priming pump so do not run dry. Obstructions include valves, elbows, tees, and etc. Capable of withstanding liquid temperatures up to 250 degrees f, the tcpssmaxci features a durable, easyto. The wort hog pump can be disconnected from the the power supply at any time for convenience. This inline pump from the folks at chugger pumps is a great upgrade for the serious brewers tired of relying on gravity to help them transfer their wort. Include a straight run pipe length equal to 5 to 10 times the pipe diameter between the pump inlet and any obstruction in the suction line. Another benefit is that the chugger heads are interchangeable with existing march brand pump motors. First the pump head must be flooded with liquid prior to turning on the the pump. Do not run dry this will void the warranty and damage the pump. It is typically used to transfer both hot and cold liquid between brewing vessels. Chugger pumps with plastic inline heads are available online at adventures in homebrewing. This cip ball was specifically designed to work with a the 7gpm chugger pump.
Model construction max flow max head port sizes voltage. Chugger pump is a home brew beer pump designed to transfer hot and cold liquids between brewing vessels. Priming pump discharge oilfluid line to pump line vent tank vent oilfluid reservoir inlet from priming valve and intake of the pump. The chuggers 120 horsepower engine gives you a desirable flow and pressure, so your wort transfers will be quick and easy and wont leave you aching the next day. Comes stock with a 120 horsepower motor, can handle liquid up to 250 degrees f 120 degree c, and all the materials are fda food compliant. When priming a pool pump, you may want to prime the pool skimmers first and then the main drain. I do know that i need a ball valve on the pump outlet to control the flow. The closer the pump can be located to the high water level, the faster the pump will prime and the greater the capacity that can be obtained. Just like the marchchugger, they are not selfpriming. This pump is not a self priming pump, place it below the water source you are using to feed the pump for best performance. Any system, however, is not without potential problems. Since implementing a chugger pump i have noticed a better flow and an increased efficiency in our process. The chugger pumps are also magnetically driven which helps you control the flow rate by adding a ball valve on the discharge side of the pump. Any thoughts on how to prime this more effectively.
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