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Sump Pump Sale

#1 Post by Swagman » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:02 pm

For those thinking of build a keg washer. Here is some heads up info.

Harbor Freight in Shawnee March 12,13,14 lot sale

1 HP sump pump with float switch 3000GPH normal 59.00 on sale 39.00

I do believe is a little different style than HATCH PLUG'S

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Re: Sump Pump Sale

#2 Post by rushrich » Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:17 pm

Is this the same pump that you would need to build the keg washer that Jensen demonstrated last meeting?

I remember that some members were talking about needing a 2 or 3 HP (I thought) for a keg washer b/c the pressure in a 1HP wasn't enough.

Again, I am probably totally remembering it wrong.
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Re: Sump Pump Sale

#3 Post by BourbonDrinker » Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:57 pm

rushrich wrote:Is this the same pump that you would need to build the keg washer that Jensen demonstrated last meeting?

I remember that some members were talking about needing a 2 or 3 HP (I thought) for a keg washer b/c the pressure in a 1HP wasn't enough.

Again, I am probably totally remembering it wrong.
I thought they were talking 1/2 vs. 3/4 vs. 1HP with emphasis on more being better.
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Re: Sump Pump Sale

#4 Post by rushrich » Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:21 pm

You are probably right. As I said, I am pretty sure I was remembering it wrong. I just wanted to make sure that is what one would need before I bought it.
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Re: Sump Pump Sale

#5 Post by Jdl973 » Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:03 pm

I just built one and I am here to say 1HP is plenty of juice.

and at $39, can't beat it. I used a Harbor Freight pump for my build...see

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Re: Sump Pump Sale

#6 Post by DJ in KC » Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:31 pm

That's a good deal, may have to do it. And since that would be close, if they let me cross the Kaw I could go bug Swag......

Maybe drag Drew there too, supposed to be in town then.

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Re: Sump Pump Sale

#7 Post by Swagman » Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:51 pm

DJ in KC wrote:That's a good deal, may have to do it. And since that would be close, if they let me cross the Kaw I could go bug Swag......

Maybe drag Drew there too, supposed to be in town then.
Sounds like I better blow the bridge :lol: It is a good deal don't really need a pump but the price is right I just might pick up one


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