Has anyone got a spare or know where I could get one?
Agitator pump bit broken
Agitator pump bit broken
My chiller wasn't sending the cold water to the cooling jacket on my handpump so I took the pump apart and found this...
Has anyone got a spare or know where I could get one?
Has anyone got a spare or know where I could get one?
Re: Agitator pump bit broken
Your "agitator" will work. Just reassemble without the broken pump impeller and make sure you refit that red propeller (the "agitator").
Now fit a small pump anywhere in the cooling circuit (doesn't have to be in the cooler). The pump will need to be a self-primer type (cheap diaphragm pump will do). The pump doesn't need to be too strong, in fact a powerful pump might cause problems. That'll fix you up while you get a more "permanent" affair. You'll have to figure out how to power the pump and a diaphragm pump will effectively close the cooling circuit when stopped. Even if the impeller pump was working the pressure buildup in the closed circuit will be negligible. Watch out - the pressure buildup with a diaphragm pump won't be negligible! That's why they are "self-primers".
I'm looking at a similar setup ... the pumps in those coolers are pathetic!
Now fit a small pump anywhere in the cooling circuit (doesn't have to be in the cooler). The pump will need to be a self-primer type (cheap diaphragm pump will do). The pump doesn't need to be too strong, in fact a powerful pump might cause problems. That'll fix you up while you get a more "permanent" affair. You'll have to figure out how to power the pump and a diaphragm pump will effectively close the cooling circuit when stopped. Even if the impeller pump was working the pressure buildup in the closed circuit will be negligible. Watch out - the pressure buildup with a diaphragm pump won't be negligible! That's why they are "self-primers".
I'm looking at a similar setup ... the pumps in those coolers are pathetic!
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Re: Agitator pump bit broken
Hallamshire Brewery Services do refurbishing and repairs, they may be able to source you a spare if you give them a ring?
https://www.hallamshire.co.uk/
[EDIT]: Just missed that you are in SW France, that might not fly then my apologies
https://www.hallamshire.co.uk/
[EDIT]: Just missed that you are in SW France, that might not fly then my apologies
Re: Agitator pump bit broken
I've actually just ordered a small aquarium pump that will fit between the coils inside the water bath. I don't see any reason why this won't do the same job. I can put a t-piece on the output to use as an agitator.
Re: Agitator pump bit broken
I've fitted the pump, a small aquarium pump for about 30€. It works perfectly. Absolutely silent too. I can't see why this shouldn't work just as well as the original pump.