There are many pumps that can be used in the brewing process in order to move wort, water, and finished product between vessels. The March Pump is by far the most common of these for several reasons: affordability, longevity, and it is food grade and safe for high temperature use. There are several March pump models, but the one for sale in most homebrew stores is model 809HS. This model comes with a housing constructed of polysulphone which is heat tolerant to over 250F, and will not impart any off-flavors into your beer. Below is an example of a March pump setup, with quick disconnects and flexible silicone tubing:
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More info about the QD's:
Male NPT -> Male QD: $1.93 ea. - Part#: 6739k59 File:Http://www.mcmaster.com/param/images/qdcouplings/item coolant 6739k52.gif
Barb -> Female QD (straight): $6.47 ea. - Part#: 6739k64 File:Http://www.mcmaster.com/param/images/qdcouplings/item coolant 6739k35.gif
Barb -> Female QD (90 degree): $8.01 ea. - Part#: 6739k92 File:Http://www.mcmaster.com/param/images/qdcouplings/item coolant 6739k92.gif
Stainless Ball Valve: $13.00 ea. - [1] File:Http://www.greatbargain.net/order/ssvalve.jpg
1/2" Stainless Coupler: $4.00 ea. - [2] File:Http://www.greatbargain.net/order/f2.jpg
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