Expressions of Interest- KK SS Pump Cover

[scooterism]

Hi All,

Do you want to protect your investment?

Do you want to add a little style and give your brewery a professional look?

Then you need a Stainless Steel Pump Cover for your Keg-King Pump!

Made from quality 304 Stainless Steel with a silky smooth brushed finish which makes cleaning a breeze.

It connects to the pump via the existing fasteners.


I'm looking into making a few of these KK SS Pump Covers to help raise funds for a new chest freezer.

I'm ball-parking $20 plus postage to your home.

Who's interested?

Cheers

 

[Mardoo]

I'd buy one for my Chugger/March, assuming a higher price. Any interest in doing two sizes?

 

[scooterism]

I'd buy one for my Chugger/March, assuming a higher price. Any interest in doing two sizes?

That could be done quite easily but I do not have that type of pump on hand so I cannot check dimensions.

 

[huez]

I'd also be interested in a couple for a chugger pumps. A quick google image search brings up some dimensions

 

[WarmerBeer]

I'd buy one for my Chugger/March, assuming a higher price. Any interest in doing two sizes?

+1 from me.

If you can borrow a March off a local, you'll find that it blows a lot of air, so be careful not to cause it to overheat.

 

[micbrew]

yeah I would be interested price dependent

will follow this

cheers Mick

 

[Mardoo]

Here's the link for the Chugger dimension diagrams. Go to the bottom of the page and look on the dimensions and curves menu. All dimensions are in inches. woohoo...

 

[SBOB]

considering the 'authentic' keg king ones are $35-$40, you might make more 'margin' and more prospective buyers replicating one for a chugger/march pump

 

[Mardoo]

Now SBOB, you know most homebrewers would sell their mother for $15…

Here's a link for the March 815 dimensions. I'd guess you could do one cover for both the March and Chugger pumps.

http://www.marchpump.com/site/files/966/114969/390847/712064/Dimensional_Drawing_815-PL_Beer_Pump.pdf

 

[HBHB]

Now SBOB, you know most homebrewers would sell their mother for $15…

Give away 1 Mother-In-Law

 

[scooterism]

Can the heads be indexed 90 deg on these pumps?

Is it common to do so?

And on a different note, I will try and do what I can this week to get things started as there is interest, but will be offline next week as I'm moving house.

Also my LHBS should have a March/Chugger instock so I can double check..

And don't go me with mothers-in-law, been living with mine for the last 3 years and I cracked and told the wife we need to move..

 

[takai]

No, the pumps can only be indexed in 60° increments.

 

[scooterism]

No, the pumps can only be indexed in 60° increments.

Would not the 4 screws on the front of the head set at right angles suggest that the head can only index 90? (Not wanting to come across as a smart arse, just looking at the drawing as linked above)

 

[SBOB]

Would not the 4 screws on the front of the head set at right angles suggest that the head can only index 90? (Not wanting to come across as a smart arse, just looking at the drawing as linked above)

I assume takai was referring to the keg king ones as they use 6 screws

the march/chuggers can be rotated 90 degrees as they use the 4 screws

From their FAQ
"You can rotate the pump head 90 Degrees. With the outlet pointing to 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00."

 

[WarmerBeer]

Would not the 4 screws on the front of the head set at right angles suggest that the head can only index 90? (Not wanting to come across as a smart arse, just looking at the drawing as linked above)

You are correct.

 

[Mardoo]

Pretty sure takai has the KK pumps, and they are 6-screw heads, so he is most likely talking about the KK ones when referring to the 60 degree increments.

 

[scooterism]

Yep, understood and agreed on the KK pumps.

But what about the March/Chuggers?

 

[Mardoo]

90 degrees, can be rotated as needed.

http://www.chuggerpumps.com/frequently-asked-questions-home-brewing-pump/product-faq/

Check the pump orientation question, it confirms this.

Research says the March 809 and 815 (most common homebrew March pumps) heads can also be rotated in 90 degree increments.

 

[Grogfather]

Is this possible in a copper finish?

 

[scooterism]

90 degrees, can be rotated as needed.

http://www.chuggerpumps.com/frequently-asked-questions-home-brewing-pump/product-faq/

Check the pump orientation question, it confirms this.

Research says the March 809 and 815 (most common homebrew March pumps) heads can also be rotated in 90 degree increments.

Sure, but is it common for users to rotate the head or leave as per the drawings linked above?