AKBIGK Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 We are making vodka by taking 10% beer and transferring it to a storage vessel, then pumping it to a beer stripper, then to the still, and then to a dilution tank, then through a plate filter (yet to be purchased, wine plates?) into a bottler(yet to be purchased, heard Enolmaster was good). Would one diaphram pump work until the dilution tank transfer, and then an explosion proof pump for the 190+... We are piecing the puzzle together, and so far have our PDA-2's on the way, with some stainless storage so far. Any advice would be great, we are shopping the different winery supply stores and are putting together a wishlist for each. Thanks from AK. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveflintstone Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 hey Kyle, the message system seems to be down. Send me an email daveflintstone@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom's Foolery Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 On the topic of PUMPS, anybody know what to use to pump distillate (over 100 proof)? Diaphram? Explosion Proof? Will regular electric pumps work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 On the topic of PUMPS, anybody know what to use to pump distillate (over 100 proof)? Diaphram? Explosion Proof? Will regular electric pumps work? We use a simple 12V Diaphram type and have been pumping 194 proof for over a year. It is rated for alcohol and fuel. Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Which one? I will be at work tomorrow and post the information. Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I will be at work tomorrow and post the information. Coop Ok here it is, Shurflo model 2088-343-435, 3 GPM, 12VDC, 5 AMP @ 45 PSI. Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveflintstone Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 We use a simple 12V Diaphram type and have been pumping 194 proof for over a year. It is rated for alcohol and fuel. Coop Are you sure your pump is rated for alcohol? I was going to buy one then I saw this in the operation manual: CAUTION: DO NOT use to pump flammable liquids. Never operate the pump in an explosive environment. Arcing from the motor brushes, switch or excessive heat from an improperly cycled motor may cause an explosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom's Foolery Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Are you sure your pump is rated for alcohol? I was going to buy one then I saw this in the operation manual: CAUTION: DO NOT use to pump flammable liquids. Never operate the pump in an explosive environment. Arcing from the motor brushes, switch or excessive heat from an improperly cycled motor may cause an explosion. What type of pump is properly rated for pumping flammable liquids, like alcohol? Can you tell me a brand and model number? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bonanza Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 That is a great pump for cooling water, I have one in use as I try to manage as much as I can with solar energy. It's a diaphram pump working with rubber valves, the 2088 comes in 12V or 110V. Good part of it is that it can run dry. When it was one week old I used it once to empty a diesel conterminated watertank and it doesn't auto prime since than, the rubber valves got a little damaged. The repair kit isn't cheap in relation to the price of the complete pump. I'm also looking for a good priced alcohol resistent pump for high proof, actually I use low compressed air in the store vessel (similar to a beer keg system). Ok here it is, Shurflo model 2088-343-435, 3 GPM, 12VDC, 5 AMP @ 45 PSI. Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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