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Re: drum pump
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Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 21 Sep 2003 17:47:43 -0500
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Allen said:
Ordinary 1" brass gear pumps, driven by a 1/2 HP motor with a 1" pulley
driving a 12" pulley do the job quite well,

Kelley co. rates the above setup for honey with a temperature of 84 F. and
warmer.

I can pump 70 F. honey with the above setup by using a one horse motor *but*
without a gear reduction you will get belt wear over time when the pump
starts up.

 I have not had a cavitate problem  so far but only use the pump at 70 F. to
clear a sump (approx.  40 gal.) at room temperature.

Bob

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