[troybinso]

I have seen some builds for a keg cleaner that uses a submersible pump, but I am wondering what temperature those pumps can handle. I have a Northern tool 1/8 hp submersible pump that I can use, but I am concerned about ruining it with hot temperatures. Anyone know the max temp for one of these pumps? It wasn't mentioned in the manual that I found.

[Stevie]

They certainly are not designed for hot temperatures, but I have a two and half year old harbor freight pump that still works. $50 investment on sale. Must have cleaned 40 kegs on it in that time. Even if it died tomorrow, it would be worth it to me.

[micsager]

I have seen some builds for a keg cleaner that uses a submersible pump, but I am wondering what temperature those pumps can handle. I have a Northern tool 1/8 hp submersible pump that I can use, but I am concerned about ruining it with hot temperatures. Anyone know the max temp for one of these pumps? It wasn't mentioned in the manual that I found.

I've used the one that many homebrew suppliers sell.  I use as hot as water as I can.  In 3-4 years, never a problem. 

[wingnut]

I've used the one that many homebrew suppliers sell.  I use as hot as water as I can.  In 3-4 years, never a problem. 

Same story here... bottom of line submersable pump... cleaned kegs for three years in as hot of water as my hot water heater will put out.... probably 60 keg cleanings... an hour or so running water through a piece.... and the pump still hums along.

Just make sure to plug it into a GFCI for safety!

[troybinso]

Cool. Thanks guys