Description
The Blichmann Engineering RipTide™ is the very first pump designed specifically for homebrewing!
RipTide™ is the last homebrew pump you’ll need!
Blichmann Engineering have solved the problems that have plagued homebrewers for years!
• High performance curved blade impeller and strong rare earth magnets deliver 26.5 L/pm and up to 21ft of pressure head!
• Tri-clamp head connection fully disassembles in seconds for easy cleaning
• 1.5″ Tri – clamp inlet and outlet connections
• Totally enclosed motor is splash proof and super quiet (50 dB)
• Integral linear flow valve for superior flow control – don’t spend more money for a separate valve and fittings
• Integral air vent valve and partially enclosed impeller design allows you to prime the pump in seconds – no more frustrating air locked pumps!
• Stainless steel head rotates 360 degrees to fit in virtually any installation
• Large stable base with protective rubber feet keeps the pump from tipping
• Convenient power switch on the base
• Includes a 3 metre long cord with plug, European plug with UK converter included for UK orders
• Base acts as a cord wrap for convenient storage
• Assembled in USA from USA and imported components
• Patent pending
• High performance curved blade impeller and strong rare earth magnets deliver 26.5 L/pm and up to 21ft of pressure head!
• Tri-clamp head connection fully disassembles in seconds for easy cleaning
• 1.5″ Tri – clamp inlet and outlet connections
• Totally enclosed motor is splash proof and super quiet (50 dB)
• Integral linear flow valve for superior flow control – don’t spend more money for a separate valve and fittings
• Integral air vent valve and partially enclosed impeller design allows you to prime the pump in seconds – no more frustrating air locked pumps!
• Stainless steel head rotates 360 degrees to fit in virtually any installation
• Large stable base with protective rubber feet keeps the pump from tipping
• Convenient power switch on the base
• Includes a 3 metre long cord with plug, European plug with UK converter included for UK orders
• Base acts as a cord wrap for convenient storage
• Assembled in USA from USA and imported components
• Patent pending
RidleyRumpus –
Bear in mind that the Blichman pump bolts the impeller housing to the motor body via a very thin aluminium plate on the motor body.
It is very easy to strip the threads on this plate and blichman will not sell you a replacement.
This has meant that I will have to throw away and entire $350 pump (I am in the UK) as Blichman refuse to provide spare parts to anyone in my situation. The plate would be a no more than $10 part. I cannot even buy a new motor as a replacent as they are not available in the 230v required in the UK.
To say that I am less than impressed with Blichman in this is an understatement. I would advise anyone to steer well clear, esp so if you’re not in the USA.
Feisty Beer Co Ltd –
Reasonable pump, but over-priced for something that wants priming fairly often.