Beer engine vs Valterra RP800

[dave_h]

Could someone give me a comparison between a beer engine and a valterra RP 800 pump

As far as I can see they should work the same. Obviously a beer engine looks nicer but I can get a new valterra pump compared to an older second hand beer engine.

The valterra pump I assume also has a smaller pump capacity so you would need to pump more times (which I think is a bonus as you waste less beer when cleaning).

Link for the valterra pump.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Valterra-RP800 ... +Hand+Pump

Thanks in advance

Dave

 

[koshari]

Your summary is pretty much on the money. A bit of variability with the rocket pump is the sparkler you model.

 

[dave_h]

Thanks Koshari,

I will get one in the next week or two unless other comments come up before hand.

 

[wide eyed and legless]

2nd koshari's response you will find no difference in the performance, except for about 15 pulls on a Valterra for a 1/2 pint.
Also worth a read https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/ghetto-beer-engine-for-under-10-bucks.81619/