For Sale - Topsflo SS Brew pumps, TC heating elements2 new Topsflo TD5 DC brewing pumps. Operates at a safe low 24 volts DC power and is extremely quiet. It's small enough and light enough to be directly mounted to your kettle drain but also comes with a molded rubber mounting bracket to bolt it to a stand. Triclover to ½” MPT fittings extra- $100...
Mine wouldn't fire up a couple weeks ago. Took it apart and cleaned it and it fired right up.
Been working great since.
Been doing a better job of post brew cleaning since.
I ended up taking it apart and cleaning it, that fixed it. There was one small washer that I'm not 100% sure where it goes. I'm pretty sure it goes ion the impeller shaft after the impeller. Thanks.
Probably a thrust washer.
Yes, it goes on the end of the shaft, so it ends up between the impeller and the housing.
Thrust washers tend to wear out, and need to be replaced periodically.
Clean and inspect more frequently...
They're usually available from the pump manufacturer. If you have one to measure, or know the right size you can buy a 20-100-pack from 3rd party sellers. Thrust washers are typically made of Teflon (PTFE).
I really wish pumps came with a dozen or so thrust washers when you buy them... a couple dollar's worth of security for a foreseeable future on a $100-200 pump.
Post time 2022-11-22 15:55:46
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