Chuggers

[darren996]

Hi All

I am interested in getting a chugger pump, I know a number of ye have them and I was wondering how they are going for ye.

Initially I will be using it for wort transfer,re-circulation and whirlpooling, but I also have a few half sanke kegs that I will need a pump to clean.

Could anyone with a chugger post some feedback on them
Where is the best place to buy them.

Thanks

[DEMPSEY]

Not cheap but once you get past that they are the mutts nutts . I think Angel homebrew shop have them.

[darren996]

Thanks for that,  just saw them on brewbuilder there as well

[Leann ull]

Find a friend in the US, cheapest option, there are other pumps out there but not built like the brick shit house Chuggers are.
They are the point just below pro pumps.
I had 3 thinking I'd burn 1 out, 3 years later I'm still waiting.
Couple of weeks back 3 hours continuous herms over 2 batches and 20 min whirlpool and not even sweating!
I do lubricate it at the back with 3in1 spray every second or third use.
Buy one with stainless head if you are doing cleaning and centre fed 3/4 inch which I gather are 5% more efficient.

March same quality but they will only sell them to breweries here because of CE rating
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4_TXv_ED24&sns=em

[darren996]

Good to know. I just want something that will last, sounds like a chugger is the job.

[Leann ull]

Promise to post if mine ever burns out
Just make sure you give it a good rinse after use if using aggressive cleaning agents to preserve the rotors/fins of the impeller

[nigel_c]

Chuggers really are the muts nuts.
I have 2 and I dont think how id get through a brew day without them. They are a bit of an investment but really as soon as you use one you'll never look back.

[darren996]

Cheers, pissed around now with a couple of DC ones and they clog or burn out.. I will look up some buddies in the US and see will they oblige.. Or if CH wants to offload one of his 3

[molc]

You, what they said. I'm about 10 batches in with mine. They basically run solidly for 6 hours on a brewday, from circulating, to cleaning. As good as new still and one of the few things I never have any issues with.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Don't reckon that chugger would recommend the cleaning as per the video. It clearly states don't run dry, so I wouldn't be sure how your man primed his pump in the video. For that type of cleaning you'd probably be better with a lidl submersible pump or similar immersed in the bucket

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Ps if you know anyone going to Orlando Florida the guy in Hearts homebrew store said he'd have any gear that was ordered delivered to the hotel.
They have Chuggers but need a little notice for the 230v models as they mostly stock 110V
https://heartshomebrew.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=4f36c7e24929bbb85f33c329c5997b06&keyword=Chugger+

[Leann ull]

Cheers, pissed around now with a couple of DC ones and they clog or burn out.. I will look up some buddies in the US and see will they oblige.. Or if CH wants to offload one of his 3

I did sell one about 6 months ago down to 2 now and trying hard to burn one out, its not playing ball though!

[darren996]

Cheers, pissed around now with a couple of DC ones and they clog or burn out.. I will look up some buddies in the US and see will they oblige.. Or if CH wants to offload one of his 3

I did sell one about 6 months ago down to 2 now and trying hard to burn one out, its not playing ball though!

[cruiscinlan]

Hi All

I am interested in getting a chugger pump, I know a number of ye have them and I was wondering how they are going for ye.

Initially I will be using it for wort transfer,re-circulation and whirlpooling, but I also have a few half sanke kegs that I will need a pump to clean.

Could anyone with a chugger post some feedback on them
Where is the best place to buy them.

Thanks

http://www.irishsourbeers.com/2016/03/review-novax-20-b-brew-pump-by-rover.html

Why not get a European made one? There's a review above that shows one from an Italian company called the Novax 20 B.

[darren996]

Yeah I saw that review, and its reversible and has viton seals, 100 bucks delivered is a great price.

Why I am swinging towards the chugger is because a lot of home brewers have them and they are tried and tested.  Also the novax looks a bit bulky. I could place the chugger under
my current system. But the price of the novax is hard to beat.

Thanks..