rtshfd Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm seeking a definitive suggestion for what style, brand and model everyone uses for mash pumps. I've bounced around between flexible impeller, lobe and even a huge pneumatic dual diaphragm. Can I get some clear suggestions from the professional crowd here!? I would be greatly appreciative. We're moving mostly corn and high-rye (read: thick) mashes. I'm thinking a minimum of 2" but if someone has any suggestions on that i'm all ears. BTW, we should have our DSP by weeks end! ("should") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McKee Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Full disclosure, I don't own one of these, but the US FIP Flexible impeller pump sort of blew me away at ADI. http://www.americanwinepump.com/ We're going to start using them soon. No tools required for pump maintenance, comes with integrated VFD, durable. I'm a big fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtshfd Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 The US FIP keeps coming up time after time. Maybe it's time I suck it up and pull the trigger! If you were pumping 300 G mash of corn or rye what size would you suggest? 2 in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebstauffer Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 >> US FIP Flexible impeller pump After outgrowing a Euro 30 from St. Pat's, we purchased the US FIP pump and have never looked. Fantastic piece of equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeWater Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Everyone recommends US FIP and theie product did look good at ADI this year but I think I am going to try my hand with all air pumps other than a 3hp centrfugial for CIP I picked up off ebay for $600 ( got a double diaphragm pump for moving spirits, https://store.tcwequipment.com/products/flojet-g70-explosion-proof-air-diaphragm-pump , and now am about to pull the trigger on a 2'' outlet double diaphragm pump like this one, http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARO-2-Cast-Iron-Santo-Pump-PD20A-ACP-AAA-B-/111513954800?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f6bfe9f0 . Some people have indicated that thicker mashes may have trouble in air driven pumps but others have told me it will be fine with a 2'' outlet. It will require one large compressor but used I can find a 30-50hp one for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtshfd Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Ultimately went with the US-FIP. Should last us quite some time. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsburg Distillery Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 rtshfd I'm looking into ordering the 2 inch FIP. Has it worked out for you so far? Are you moving grain? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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