Joe asks:
  I'll need a pump to move syrup.  What makes a honey/syrup pump good for
that task?

A progressing cavity pump will handle the task for sure ($2,360 U.S. Dadant
2003 catalog pg. 48).

Many  small pumps will work *if* the honey is fairly warm. If you pump
really cold syrup with a small pump (Kelley) and a big horsepower motor (3-5
Hp gasoline) you will smell the belts burning up. Once glazed they need
replacing.

 I never tried a water pump  and have never seen one used. Maybe others will
comment on their use.

Bob

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