How to mount Chugger pump?
You can mount the pump horizontally, vertically and upside down. However, if you mount the pump vertically do not have the motor facing up. Do not mount the pump in an enclosed space. This will prevent proper ventilation and may cause the pump to overheat.
Are chugger pumps self priming?
It is important to note that a CHUGGER PUMP® is not a self-priming pump so DO NOT RUN DRY! The pump head must be flooded with liquid prior to turning on the pump. The CHUGGER PUMP® is also magnetically driven which helps you control the flow rate by adding a ball valve on the discharge side of the pump.
How do you prime a magnetic pump?
To prime, pour liquid into the outlet tubing or piping and allow it to fill the pumping chamber. The pump will normally prime with less effort when a foot valve is installed at the end of the suction line; this will also eliminate the need to reprime each time the pump is turned off.
What makes a pump food grade?
What Makes a Pump Food Grade? Sanitary food grade pumps are designed to transfer consumable products between processes without exposing them to the mechanisms of the pump or other external exposure. Thanks to smooth pumping, these standard food-grade pumps gently transfer products without disrupting their consistency.
What is a wort pump?
The Northern Brewer Wort Pump is the perfect addition to up your brewery to make your brew day even easier! Perfect for recirculating, whirlpooling, or simply moving wort from one vessel to another. This pump is suited to meet all of your needs.
What is sanitary pump?
A pump which is used to transport slurries and colloids of food and agricultural materials is called a sanitary pump. This type of pump is basically used in operations such as food processing that requires cleanliness. Features of Sanitary Pump: 1.
Do breweries use pumps?
The most commonly used positive displacement (PD) pumps in the brewing industry are the positive rotary, the flexible impeller, the progressive cavity and the air-operated diaphragm pump.