Joe Mc Cool wrote:

> I can buy washing machine motor/pumps for next to nothing.

The impeller in these pumps is usually pretty flimsy plastic.  If the pump 
gets clogged with sugar the impeller will shatter.  Many years ago I used to 
use a Hoover Single Tub for mixing syrup.  I had to put a bung in the drain 
down to the pump, add 56lb sugar, fill the machine (cold water), switch on 
for 15 minutes, then remove the bung and pump out the syrup.
Now I use bakers fondant - no equipment needed, no mixing, no mess, no 
robbing.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
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