Nice walkthrough and comparison of various pumps. I ditched my Chugger in favor of a Riptide. So much quieter and easier to clean. However, I agree with you on the bleed valve spraying everywhere making a mess on the pump, my floor, and on me. I really wish that part was done better. I’ve been considering adding my own bleed valve extension to work around it. I’m really looking forward to the Spike solution.
Good videos guys! One question, I have a riptide and two Chuggers with Riptide heads on them and use the valving to slow down sparge and mashtun drain to match and that does work well. If you have to rely on just the HTL valve and the MT valve to match flows won't the pump head starve? I do like the bleed valve though! Ackbrew
As a HVAC mechanic and Hydronic heating installer, you NEVER attempt to change flow on the inlet side of a pump, always on the outlet pressure side. Cavitation of the pump impeller is bad, so only use the outlet valve (inlet of the Kettle the flow is going into)
I am very interested in buying this pump but my only concern is that if it would work with a CIP on a 1BBL fermenter. Would the Spike Flow easily clean a 1BBL fermenter or should I be looking for something bigger?
@@SpikeBrewing I'd be interested to know what therefore needs to be done to run the pump with a 230v supply. If its easy enough to do, the pump looks fantastic!
@@darrenbillett2915 There are voltage step down devices out there that can take 230 volt and step down to 110-120 volt. However, I would be concerned with two things. #1- Pumps generally have some amperage output that some step down devices might not be able to handle or provide clean flow of power for. #2- Its an additional electrical device in a wet environment and one that's not likely made to have any kind of water around it. Might need to do some research to see if there is something out there that would work. Pumps are a little more difficult to build to operate at different voltages as this affects RPM and other things. You generally have to supply a motor with the voltage it wants and that's it.
@@darrenbillett2915: Darren, don't forget there is a reduction of motor rpm's dealing with 50 cycles/second countries out of the U.S. that operate at 60 cycles / second. Reduced rpm's lowering your max flow gpm along with reduced head elevation specs. Also with reduced rpm's 50 vs 60 cps the gpm flow is now reduced, efficency of the pump being it's a centrifigal pump vs a positive displacement type of pump that when RPM's are reduced the output drops off more than the reduced rpm's amount Centrifugal pumps drop their efficiency much more than the same amount of reduced rpm's you must consider. It's no biggie adding a stepdown transformer, make sure the size is able to handle the wattage of the pump being powered, installed in a safe dry location or covered up that must also have proper airflow keeping it cool, transformers generate heat. In your case also making note what your 50 CPS (cycles / second) pump flow specs operating at 50 vs 60 cps. March pump specs show their pump performance at 60 & 50 cps their charts the max flow along with the maximum head (elevation above the pump) the different 50 vs 60 cps supplied power be it 120 or 230 volt. March pumps list 120 or 230 volt versions as example off their motor & pumphead chart specs. Go big with pumps allowing for lost performance in gpm flow due to piping, hoses along with elevations, also the amount of 90 degree fittings adds up now a underpowered pump end results...~~=o&o>.....
Nice walkthrough and comparison of various pumps.
I ditched my Chugger in favor of a Riptide. So much quieter and easier to clean. However, I agree with you on the bleed valve spraying everywhere making a mess on the pump, my floor, and on me. I really wish that part was done better. I’ve been considering adding my own bleed valve extension to work around it.
I’m really looking forward to the Spike solution.
We might need to get you a test unit ;)
Love the innovation Spike brings to the table year in and year out. Can’t wait to get my hands on one!
Nice work Ben and company!! Looking at upgrading to a Solo when the pump comes out. Cheers!!
I have a riptide. The things you're talking about here really resonate with me. Especially the air bleed. I hate that thing.
Absolutely we need a 220V version!!
Great products. Wish your stuff would be available in Europe.
Really hope to get my hands one. currently don't have a good pump and this is what i want to put my hard earned money in.
Great breakdown, cant wait to get my hands on one!
I am looking for a new pump and I am going to give yours a lot of consideration.
Awesome, gotta get one of these!
Really nice pump you guys put out. do you have a flow rate chart comparison to the other pumps?
Yup! It's listed on the product page.
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@@SpikeBrewing awesome, thanks
any chance you will be selling the pump head and propeller separate as an option for people who already own riptides?
Unfortunately the designs are completely different so there's no way to just sell the pump head and have it bolt on
Good videos guys! One question, I have a riptide and two Chuggers with Riptide heads on them and use the valving to slow down sparge and mashtun drain to match and that does work well. If you have to rely on just the HTL valve and the MT valve to match flows won't the pump head starve? I do like the bleed valve though!
Ackbrew
You would control flow by adding a valve to the outlet of the pump or using the valve leading into your kettle
As a HVAC mechanic and Hydronic heating installer, you NEVER attempt to change flow on the inlet side of a pump, always on the outlet pressure side. Cavitation of the pump impeller is bad, so only use the outlet valve (inlet of the Kettle the flow is going into)
I am very interested in buying this pump but my only concern is that if it would work with a CIP on a 1BBL fermenter. Would the Spike Flow easily clean a 1BBL fermenter or should I be looking for something bigger?
The Flow used with our CIP ball would work perfectly!
@@SpikeBrewing great, thank you very much!
Looks great, would you be doing a 220/230 V for Euro/UK?
We don't ship outside the US or Canada at this time but maybe in the future!
@@SpikeBrewing Fingers crossed. Looks like you've put a lot of effort into a solid product.
Pump performance data would be helpful. Thanks!
That is listed on our site. Product link below:
spikebrewing.com/products/spike-flow
Any plans for a 230v model for international markets?
We will have some going to Australia but no other plans other than that currently
@@SpikeBrewing I'd be interested to know what therefore needs to be done to run the pump with a 230v supply. If its easy enough to do, the pump looks fantastic!
@@darrenbillett2915 There are voltage step down devices out there that can take 230 volt and step down to 110-120 volt. However, I would be concerned with two things. #1- Pumps generally have some amperage output that some step down devices might not be able to handle or provide clean flow of power for. #2- Its an additional electrical device in a wet environment and one that's not likely made to have any kind of water around it. Might need to do some research to see if there is something out there that would work. Pumps are a little more difficult to build to operate at different voltages as this affects RPM and other things. You generally have to supply a motor with the voltage it wants and that's it.
@@joeg6538 Thanks for the reply. Sounds like it is a no go unless Spike release a 230v version
@@darrenbillett2915: Darren, don't forget there is a reduction of motor rpm's dealing with 50 cycles/second countries out of the U.S. that operate at 60 cycles / second. Reduced rpm's lowering your max flow gpm along with reduced head elevation specs. Also with reduced rpm's 50 vs 60 cps the gpm flow is now reduced, efficency of the pump being it's a centrifigal pump vs a positive displacement type of pump that when RPM's are reduced the output drops off more than the reduced rpm's amount
Centrifugal pumps drop their efficiency much more than the same amount of reduced rpm's you must consider.
It's no biggie adding a stepdown transformer, make sure the size is able to handle the wattage of the pump being powered, installed in a safe dry location or covered up that must also have proper airflow keeping it cool, transformers generate heat. In your case also making note what your 50 CPS (cycles / second) pump flow specs operating at 50 vs 60 cps. March pump specs show their pump performance at 60 & 50 cps their charts the max flow along with the maximum head (elevation above the pump) the different 50 vs 60 cps supplied power be it 120 or 230 volt. March pumps list 120 or 230 volt versions as example off their motor & pumphead chart specs. Go big with pumps allowing for lost performance in gpm flow due to piping, hoses along with elevations, also the amount of 90 degree fittings adds up now a underpowered pump end results...~~=o&o>.....
what material is the impeller made out of?
Glass fiber reinforced PPS with a neodymium magnet
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Pump curve/table?
i have the riptide and i am very disappointed, take my money i am going to get my spike pump
We're here for ya!
@@SpikeBrewing thanks i ordered today and also waiting for the spike mill (kickstarter December)
@@noiseterrorcodes Love to see it! Thanks for the support!!