Anyone used a US solar pump TD5?

[spog]

Yeah I'd been interested,an upgrade on the LBP ( more sanitary)for me would be a good addition .
My rig has a LBP in it which ATM is not entirely ideal due to the construction of them.
I want to keep a LBP in my setup as it is setup for one and am happy with it.

 

[leahy268]

Depending on what they cost I would. Same thing as spog really. Lbp's now. But would like something easier to clean.

 

[Mardoo]

I was thinking of getting one of these. However with the very recent advent of the stainless heads for the kaixin/keg king pumps for a total of about $140 these become less attractive, unless one has a certain need to run on non-mains voltages. The exchange rate has become somewhat less attractive!

http://www.fullpint.com.au/pumps/

 

[shoobs]

I was thinking of getting one of these. However with the very recent advent of the stainless heads for the kaixin/keg king pumps for a total of about $140 these become less attractive, unless one has a certain need to run on non-mains voltages. The exchange rate has become somewhat less attractive!

http://www.fullpint.com.au/pumps/

Interesting. I agree. For me I'm still interested in the low voltage DC and added speed control (I'm trying to automate sparge flow rates and whatnot), but the Kaixin pump with a stainless head looks the goods.

 

[Mardoo]

What's the advantage to you of low voltage DC? I just don't know much about such things.

 

[shoobs]

What's the advantage to you of low voltage DC? I just don't know much about such things.

Not a huge amount. Just easier to control, safer (I don't have to worry about 240V and liquids) and I can legally wire it up to whatever I want without any problems.

 

[spog]

Not a huge amount. Just easier to control, safer (I don't have to worry about 240V and liquids) and I can legally wire it up to whatever I want without any problems.

Wiring 12 v on my rig was why I went with a LBP,and at the time they were affordable for me.
I do see the point Mardoo made mentioning Kaixin etc at a little more $ wise and being more reliable with a s/s head on them,for me I'm happy with my setup,although Kaixin etc are more robust it would mean a rewire and mods on my rig if I went to 240 volt to accommodate a pump upgrade . And sticking with AHB suggestion re mains wiring and getting a sparky involved.!
LBP for me..........for now.............

 

[rodj6]

I'm interested if you do a bulk buy. I want to put in a 12v bus anyway for some lights and buttons

 

[Tex083]

I was looking at the same pump, I dont have a heap of amps to play with so a 12v pump is my only option. I currently have 2x LBP's which are great but this SS one looks better.

 

[Camo6]

Going off the pump specs, the Kaixin only draws 100mA.

 

[Mardoo]

For those interested in the Kaixin option better prices can be had. I'd love to go the TD5 option, but the price difference after currency exchange and shipping gets me.