New to the forum so not sure I'm putting this in the right place...
I have a couple of handpumps which I use fairly regularly. I wanted to refurb them as they are beginning to fob the beer on dispense. I'm presuming I'm going to need to replace seals etc and was wondering a couple of things...
1) How easy is it to service them yourself (I'm fairly hopeless at DIY )
2) Where can I buy all the requisite seals and valves I'm likely to need?
Any and all help and advice gratefully received!
Refurbing Handpumps
- Steve1262
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Re: Refurbing Handpumps
Hi.
I refurbed mine and providing you are methodical about where you put everything as you dismantle you should be able to DIY as there's not usually a lot to them inside.
Mine didn't have a lot on the outside that identified what it was so I took some photo's and e-mailed them to Colin Farrah's brewery services and they quickly answered and supplied the correct seal kit and is now working fine.
I think beerengines.com is a similar service.
I refurbed mine and providing you are methodical about where you put everything as you dismantle you should be able to DIY as there's not usually a lot to them inside.
Mine didn't have a lot on the outside that identified what it was so I took some photo's and e-mailed them to Colin Farrah's brewery services and they quickly answered and supplied the correct seal kit and is now working fine.
I think beerengines.com is a similar service.
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Re: Refurbing Handpumps
Welcome to Jims - don't worry about posting in the wrong place - it's the right place BTW IMHO.
Jim's is a pretty relaxed board - not like other forums!!!
Jim's is a pretty relaxed board - not like other forums!!!
Re: Refurbing Handpumps
Colin Farrah's brewery services sorted me out with the ferrite seal for my angram now its spiffing
Re: Refurbing Handpumps
Another recommendation for Colin Farrah. They deciphered a drawing I sent them and helped me out, even though they were not going to benefit from their guidance.
Johnny Clueless was there
With his simulated wood grain
With his simulated wood grain
Re: Refurbing Handpumps
Thanks for the advice all! Colin Farrar it is. I'll drop them a line and see what happens.
Cheers.
Cheers.