Pump and Plumbing Recommendations

[Nosybear]

I have had a several brew sessions with my Riptide pump. I bought quick disconnects on sale and made up hoses specific for transfers. I change hoses and don't move the pump or vessels. I absolutely hated the first session with the pump, cavitation, leaks, and a hidden hole in a hose that rendered the pump useless. I almost marked it up to a learning moment and was going to go back to lifting and toting. The next session worked with a lot less drama and by my third session, I had made some additions that made cleaning easier. It took a while but I like my single pump system now.

There's a learning curve, no doubt. I've experienced that myself, as well as stuck mashes.... It's getting better, though.

 

[Ward Chillington]

. I change hoses and don't move the pump or vessels.

Hey Vesparados, is your rig a 3 tier or flat?

 

[Vesparados]

Hey Vesparados, is your rig a 3 tier or flat?

Flat. I put the pump in the drawer and it is low enough to prime.

 

[Ward Chillington]

Flat. I put the pump in the drawer and it is low enough to prime.

Very clean! Very impressive!

 

[Ward Chillington]

Ok..another question..maybe more....

Why are Chuggers always out of stock or only a couple left in stock? Is it supply or demand?

What's the downside on the cheaper SST, mag impeller units if I'm brewing monthly?

What am i getting in a chugger or a riptide for the extra bucks?

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

I would go with a riptide if you can, much quieter, more lift and easier to clean

 

[Vesparados]

I would go with a riptide if you can, much quieter, more lift and easier to clean

I took Ozark's advice and am VERY happy with my choice. I put in a CIP (30+ minutes of running) and appreciate the lower sound level of the Riptide as well as ease of disassembly and cleaning. The switch makes a big difference as well as the adjustable flow control. No dog in the hunt, I'm just grateful for the recommendation.

 

[Mase]

I would like to talk about the plumbing business. I am satisfied by everything, but I understand that it is time to automate it through certain software. Now I consider managemart as an option and I would like to see some feedback. Can I make it commanding? For example, invite members of my team to access the business management interface. So there is a possibility to choose to which part of my plumbing business they can get access and so on.

 

[Hawkbox]

Wut?

 

[GFHomebrew]

Oh yes @mertoos youve come to the right place asking Hombrewers for advice for weird online plumbing business advice Lol!

 

[Ward Chillington]

The management of flow control is achieved with an inline ball valve throttled through a variable GUI manual interface air gapped from any binary or IP based servo or solenoid. All your base are belong to us.

 

[Chrisbroder]

I have had a several brew sessions with my Riptide pump. I bought quick disconnects on sale and made up hoses specific for transfers. I change hoses and don't move the pump or vessels. I absolutely hated the first session with the pump, cavitation, leaks, and a hidden hole in a hose that rendered the pump useless. I almost marked it up to a learning moment and was going to go back to lifting and toting. The next session worked with a lot less drama and by my third session, I had made some additions that made cleaning easier. It took a while but I like my single pump system now.

Agreed!