Keg/Fermentor washer

[scooterism]

I'm looking into making a keg/ferm washer but I'm a bit unsure as to which pump to go for.. I've been reading plenty of threads on various forums, but they're mainly US forums and things can be a little different over there..

Any suggestions?

 

[scooterism]

Anyone? :unsure: :unsure:

Pond pump,bilge pump, 12v or 240v??

 

[kennek]

I just use a pond pump 240v. Some pvc piping, elbows, couple of hoses and disconnects etc. Works well for something that wont cost much more than $50.

 

[lael]

I got one that is very similar to: https://www.masters.com.au/product/101135924/universal-submersible-dirty-water-pump-750w

my post is here: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/87682-keg-and-bottle-cleaner/

the pump works very very well. I got a great price on the pump on clearance at Aldi. If I didn't get that one I'd probably go for: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1000W-16500LPH-Water-Pump-Stainless-Steel-Submersible-Dirty-Clean-Garden-Tank-/271473576799?hash=item3f35160b5f:g:mekAAOSw9N1VttXO

- stainless, rated for continuous operation.

 

[Coalminer]

I got one that is very similar to: https://www.masters.com.au/product/101135924/universal-submersible-dirty-water-pump-750w

my post is here: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/87682-keg-and-bottle-cleaner/

the pump works very very well. I got a great price on the pump on clearance at Aldi. If I didn't get that one I'd probably go for: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1000W-16500LPH-Water-Pump-Stainless-Steel-Submersible-Dirty-Clean-Garden-Tank-/271473576799?hash=item3f35160b5f:g:mekAAOSw9N1VttXO

- stainless, rated for continuous operation.

That Ebay linked pump would be OK as long as you wash in cold water as its only rated for 30C max

 

[lael]

That Ebay linked pump would be OK as long as you wash in cold water as its only rated for 30C max

nearly all of the submersible pumps I saw were rated either at 30 or 35C (that were a reasonable price), including fountain pumps etc. I've run mine up to around 50/60 with no ill effects so far...
The pump itself tends to heat up the water over time - which is what is supposed to happen, but as a cooling agent for the pump.

 

[scooterism]

I'm kinda looking at a Bilge pump, just not sure on what temp these are rated at..

I have contacted the seller

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Submersible-Bilge-Water-Pump-Fishing-Boat-Caravan-Campervan-Camping-1100GPH-/270855275359?

But looking at that section of Ebay, there are heaps of pumps..

 

[scooterism]

I'm kinda looking at a Bilge pump, just not sure on what temp these are rated at..

I have contacted the seller

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Submersible-Bilge-Water-Pump-Fishing-Boat-Caravan-Campervan-Camping-1100GPH-/270855275359?

But looking at that section of Ebay, there are heaps of pumps..

Well, there goes that...

Reply from seller;

Thank you for your enquiry.

We regret that we are unable to assure the heat limit of this pump at the moment.

Please note it is a Submersible Bilge Pump.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
____________

Best Regards
Alan
29-11-2015
OzPlaza.living Customer Service Team

 

[N3MIS15]

I've been using 1 of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Submersible-Aqua-Aquarium-Fountain-Pond-Marine-Water-Pump-Fish-Tank-Air-3000L-H-/191296600843?hash=item2c8a2a7b0b

 

[scooterism]

I've been using 1 of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Submersible-Aqua-Aquarium-Fountain-Pond-Marine-Water-Pump-Fish-Tank-Air-3000L-H-/191296600843?hash=item2c8a2a7b0b

3000LPH is mighty impressive, do you know what temp it's rated at?

 

[N3MIS15]

No idea what temp its rated at, but I've been running hot tap water through mine for the past year or so.

 

[lael]

The dirty water pumps are >7500L per hour... Mine is 14500