E53 Using a Pump

[@jimrkeener]

This is a very, very helpful video. I've struggled a lot with water in the past. This will definitely help me inprove.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cameronshine3465]

i didn't know all of that about pumps, thanks Randy good video.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

No problem 👍

[@Dadguy86]

I was looking at the sticker on my pumps where it says oil, but I didn't notice the port. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

No problem 👍

[@donniepowell7146]

Nice setup.

[@BigEdsGuns]

I run a chugger pump for moving hot liquids with the same cam locks. I also run a diaphragm pump for moving washes from fermenters to the still. Inlet has a 1/2 stainless racking cane (fine mesh screen attached) with silicone hose. Outlet is silicone hose with a 1/2 ball valve at the end. A Diaphragm pump (Shurflo) is great because it can be run dry and Self Primes up to 9 feet. However it does not like temps above 120f(?) degrees. So I only use it to pump washes into the still. I run water and star san to clean it out later. I also run a small pond pump (mag pump) for my shotgun condenser. A large pond pump for my dephlegmator (reflux condenser). Outlet on dephlegmator has a gate valve to how fast the cooling water leaves it. They go in my slop sink filled with water during a run. When water gets too hot, drain the sink 1/2 way and refill. After a run I break down the column and put it in the hot sink water for a rinse. After 10 to 30 minutes (if not keeping the backset) I drain the backset out of the still. Then put a 1/2 CIP spray ball ontop of the still and pump the water out of the sink and into the still for a good rinse. Cheers Randy!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Cool thanks for sharing I like to see others ways of doing things. Cheers!!

[@mikew.1902]

Nicely thought out set up you have there. As I have stated before I am quite envious of your dedicated space.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thank you kindly maybe should do a video tour you think any one would like to see that?

[@mikew.1902]

@@stillworksandbrewing Can't imagine why anybody who is interested in the craft wouldn't want to see your full set up.

[@brittulrey3127]

Great info! Thank you for all of that!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelmordenti1104]

Hi stillworks and brewing between your cam locks what kind of tubing do use because I dot see the curl I see with many of the tubing's that are on the market , yours seems to keep a straight configuration. maybe a link where i can buy that kind of tubing? You put out informative videos Randy!!!!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Hi Michael I got at www.brewershardware.com/

[@rickmooreEz-2chew-BBQ]

Randy, you could've done away with the elbow and kept the same distance for connections...but great job...

[@stillworksandbrewing]

you are 100 % correct i didn't think of that i might change it thanks

[@SAllen-lf7ft]

What size cam locks and where purchased?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

1/2 inch got at brewers hardware on line