Wort Pump in a Toolbox #2 - Parts List

Following up on the initial post for our series on building a toolbox mounted wort pump, the next post focused on the required parts list for the project.  There are a couple of things to keep in mind when reviewing the parts list:

• It does not include the tools needed to complete the build.  It is likely that the reader owns many of these tools already (drill, drill bits, screw drivers, wrenches, wire cutters, wire trimmers, etc.).  
• The parts list also does not include miscellaneous extra build items, such as some scrap lumber, wire staples, and wire nuts.  The specific tool box and layout used in the build will determine the need for these items.
• The prices listed are those I found at the time of the build.  They will vary by location and will likely change over time

The most important thing to do when starting any project, such as this toolbox-mounted wort pump, is to plan it out before starting.  Sketch out what the build will look like and use those conceptual diagrams to help build the parts list.  Hopefully, the information presented in this series, and the BYO article it was based on, will flush out your plans and make your build go smoother.

The other important thing to consider is to customize the wort pump build to your brewing system.  This build included the features that I desired for the wort pump - extra electrical outlet, portability, ease of hose changes, etc.  This build could easily be changed to make it smaller, part of a permanent installation, or include extra features.  Spending a little time thinking of how the pump will be used in your brewery, and what features would be useful, can go a long way towards ensuring the pump will see use for years to come.

Parts List

Description	Merchant	Part #	Quantity	Price/Unit	Total
March 809HS-PL Pump	Austin Homebrew		1	$132.99	$132.99
1/2" NPT Female-Male Yellow Brass Ball Valve	McMaster	4629K43	1	$12.65	$12.65
1/2" Female Yellow Brass 90 degree Elbows	McMaster	5078K38	2	$4.97	$9.94
1/2" NPT Male -> Male Yellow Brass Quick Disconnect	McMaster	6739K59	4	$1.98	$7.92
1/2" Hose Barb -> Female Yellow Brass Quick Disconnect	McMaster	6739K64	5	$6.47	$32.35
Silicone Tubing (by foot)	Austin Homebrew	H985	12	$2.10	$25.20
4' 1/2 Copper Tube - used to make "J" return	Lowes		1	$25.89	$25.89
Solderable 1/2" Pipe -> 1/2" NPT Female Brass Fitting	Lowes		1	$5.04	$5.04
1/2" Hose Worm Clamps	Lowes		4	$0.60	$2.40
1" Hose Worm Clamps - used to hold copper ends together	Lowes		1	$0.80	$0.80
Tool Box	Lowes		1	$9.96	$9.96
Metal Electrical Box (single gang)	Lowes		2	$1.69	$3.38
Heavy-Duty Extension Chord - 6 or 8 feet	Lowes		1	$6.47	$6.47
Standard Plug	Lowes		1	$2.19	$2.19
Low Profile Electrical Switch	Lowes		1	$4.57	$4.57
Plastic Electrical Covers	Lowes		2	$0.99	$1.98
Bags of Bolts and Locking Nuts/Washers for Metal Boxes	Lowes		2	$1.18	$2.36
Plastic Coat Hooks - used to hold wound extension chord	Lowes		2	$2.36	$4.72
4" Metal Worm Clamp	Lowes		1	$1.87	$1.87

Other posts in this series include:

• Wort Pump in a Toolbox #1 - Concept
• Wort Pump in a Toolbox #3 - Build Steps
• Wort Pump in a Toolbox #4 - Connections
• Wort Pump in a Toolbox #5 - Pump in Action

Cheers,

TW