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Old 19-03-2005, 03:00 PM
Wet1 Wet1 is offline
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Originally Posted by hotrod
Also be advised that some of us have had problems with the shurflo pump at high alcohol concentrations. The pumps commonly sold with the santoprene seals do not like extended service with high concentration alcohol.

Mine lasted about 3 months before the santoprene seals began to leak fluid into the pressure switch.

Shurflo sent me viton components but due to cold weather I have not run the system in several months.

We will find out here in about 8 weeks if the viton is adequat to the task of running >75% alcohol mixes for extended periods.

Larry
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