I'm in the process of having a decoction capable 10bbl brewhouse fabricated(Chinese). They recommended a standard centrifugal, but my experience tells me there is no way a centrifugal is going to transfer the full mash from mashtun to lauter/BK.
I've started looking into flexible impeller pumps, but I haven't come across one that's rated for high temps. I am accounting for the decoction temp more than anything +-205*f. I really like the compact design and pricetag, but so far 3 suppliers have recommended against using one for mash.
I've considered positive displacement (screw pumps), my fabricator has access to them, it just seems like a lot more pump than what I need.
Rotary lobe pumps are too expensive.
I really like helicolidal impeller pumps, but I havent come across a pricetag on one yet.
What is the standard issue decoction pump type? Where are brewers sourcing them? Trying to keep this project under (ideally well under) 3k.
I've started looking into flexible impeller pumps, but I haven't come across one that's rated for high temps. I am accounting for the decoction temp more than anything +-205*f. I really like the compact design and pricetag, but so far 3 suppliers have recommended against using one for mash.
I've considered positive displacement (screw pumps), my fabricator has access to them, it just seems like a lot more pump than what I need.
Rotary lobe pumps are too expensive.
I really like helicolidal impeller pumps, but I havent come across a pricetag on one yet.
What is the standard issue decoction pump type? Where are brewers sourcing them? Trying to keep this project under (ideally well under) 3k.
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