> I hope that pump hasn't been used in an aquarium. I hate to think what
> kinds of residue it contains. >8^P
>
> As for elevating the head to slow the flow rate, that won't work. It'll
> just make the pump harder to prime.
>
> You could buy a small, flexible impeller plastic pump. They aren't terribly
> expensive. They are self priming, but don't run one dry for long.
>
> Tom S

The pump has been used in an aquarium. However, it is an inline pump
so there are only certain parts that would come in contact with the
wine. These could be soaked first in vinegar (removes calcium based
deposits) and then in bleach to kill all germs and such. You are
correct. Raising the pump will not slow the flowrate or increase the
head. I meant to say, "raise the output tubing," which would increase
the head and decrease the flow rate. Even better is just using the
regulator that comes as an attachment to the pump. The only downside
is that I don't know if the wine might be harmed under this much
pressure.

Admittedly, a new pump made for this sort of thing would make more
sense.

"Tom S" > wrote in message .com>...
> "Jack" > wrote in message
> om...
> > How much head do you need to get a decent siphon during
> > racking/bottling?
>
> A few feet is enough.
>
> > Also, do
> > folks ever use pumps? I have an extra external pump lying around that
> > could pump without any elevation. Of course this pump moves about 500
> > gph, which might be a little fast. I could elevate the pump
> > increasing the head, which would slow the flowrate. Any thoughts?
>
>