The History of March and Homebrew
Many years ago we worked with March Pumps to release what is now the standard pump in the homebrewing community, their model 809 (our H315) with a polysulfone head and 6' cord with plug. Thousands and thousands of these pumps have been sold to homebrewers.

The New Design
Now, with a slight design modification, the new model nearly eliminates past cavitation issues (where the impeller spins in an air pocket and no liquid moves). We've been testing/using the pump with our BrewSculptures for several years now and are extremely happy with the results, so much so that we are completely replacing the H315 with the high flow model.

Still Works the Same
The new model comes with all the great features of the original - magnetic drive, handles flow restriction, okay for boiling temperatures, 6' cord with plug, food-grade materials in contact with the liquid, 1/2" ports, etc. - but now features a different slightly higher flow rate with less issues of cavitation.

The magnetic drive in a March pump acts as a clutch allowing the user to put back pressure on the pump to slow down flow. Since it is magnetic drive, it is not self-priming, you must put the pump below the level of the liquid source. This pump cannot be run dry.

Features List

Addtional Notes To restrict flow place a ball valve on the out flow of this pump.
This is the pump we install and use on all of our BrewSculpture brewing systems
We stock polysulfone replacement heads, H317, in case the threads are damaged. If you are looking for a pump for a larger home brewery or small nano brewery you can also look at our H325 Nano Brewery pump from March.

  • Included bracket for mounting
  • 6' power cord with plug wired in for easy use
  • 115V - 50/60Hz
  • Maximum flow of just over 7 gpm (at zero head)
  • Maximum head of 18 feet (at zero flow)
  • 1/2" mpt fittings on both inlet and outlet.
  • Materials in contact with solution: Polysulfone, 316 stainless steel, silicone rubber, Ryton and Teflon
  • 1/25 hp, continuous-duty, thermal overload protected, single phase 1.4 Amp motor
  • Motor is fan cooled
  • Will handle internal pressures to 50 psi.
  • Max temp rating: 250F
  • Face unscrews and rotates at 90 degree intervals to adjust to your application.

Note: When using silicone tubing, we recommending using a slighlty larger barb than the I.D. of the tubing. This is because silicone tubing tends to have greater pliability than most tubing. For example, when using 1/2" silicone tubing, we recommend our 5/8" barb (H620), to help ensure a better seal!

  • It is my workhorse for pumping liquid around the brewhouse. It is a must have!
  • Best single upgrade I have made and it completely eliminates the need to lift heavy pots
  • I love this pump. Hundreds of brews and it's still kicking.
  • 5 stars: 45 (68%)
  • 4 stars: 20 (30%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Douglas G.
Works For Me

I only brew 5-gal at time so this pump which is a replacement for one that died on me is great

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MemphisBrews
Great pumps

These are great pumps. They work very well but you have to make sure that you have adequate liquid flow to the pump since it will not pull liquid through a dry hose. The plastic head is not a big deal for me since I have a valve and quick disconnects installed. It is tricky getting the valves threaded the first time so if you plan on screwing things on and off of the pump head go for the steel head.

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Ben M.
Great Pump

I've had this pump for a few years and it's a great addition to my setup. Once you get a handle on priming the pump it's a breeze. I have it connected to a counter flow chiller and it makes cooling the wort very quick easy and safe. Definitely recommend.

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Daren
Great Pump High-Flow Must Have

I have this pump and the 815 (non-high flow) and there is a huge difference. I never have to prime this pump just open the valves and turn it one and it's pumping. I need to upgrade my impeller to the HF version at some point to make my old pump operate like this one. Never had any issue in over 3 years with this pump after dozens of batches. I do recommend buying some spare gaskets and nylon washers to have on had so you don't have stuck on a brew day.

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Gerard P.
Great for recirculating your mash

I love my March pump and use it for recirculating my mash and cooling via my plate chiller. I opted to use stainless quick disconnects at all of my pump valve and hose connections which makes re-routing the pump a lot easier.

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Michael M.
Great little pump for the price

Had this pump for about a dozen batches and never had any troubles even with boiling wort. Be careful with the plastic threads and keep the fan covered though.

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sredz
Great Pump

I have used this pump for two years without any issues. It's a solid workhorse pump that has been extremely reliable. I would definitely buy another.

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Ed F.
Great Pump but Consider the Stainless Head

I use two pumps on my single tier stand. They both do exactly what I need them to do but I didn't care for the plastic heads. The threads were finicky and didn't inspire much in the way of confidence. Once I replaced them with steel I was able to get the connection I want and now I'm off and running!

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andrew W.
how did I ever brew without a pump?

I don't know how I ever got along without one of these things. While i agree with the reviews that mention the plastic threads I've never had any issue with them because I immediately installed stainless sleeves and then added QDs to the pump so the threads have never been touched since and the pump has performed flawlessly

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Rick W.
Excellent product!

I purchased two of these for my single tier brew stand. Both work without flaw. The only thing that could improve is if they came standard with stainless threads rather than plastic.

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Phillip W.
Great pump

I used this on my HERMS system and it works great. I've left them on when dry and they didn't burn out. They push beer through my home made counter flow chiller with no problems. If they broke I would probably replace them with the same ones.

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Michael M.
great pump

This pump is the best. I trade up from the chugged pump. It has less priming and cavitation problems. Well worth the extra money and made in U.S. too.

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casall
Workhorse

Wouldn't want to be without it today. It is my workhorse for pumping liquid around the brewhouse. It is a must have!

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Fausto O.
Brewers best friend

I have put my pump through many battles and still going strong after 3 years. Minimal maintenance required. Great for moving liquids from container to container even at boiling temps.

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Alfredo
Love my march pump but get the chugger stainless head

I bought a chugger and a march pump the march is still my favorite one I don't like the noise the march one makes! However first or second time you remove the ball valve and the plastic threads are gone replace with chugger stainless steel head asap.

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Michael S.
Excellent Pump

Great pump! This is a necessity for anybody looking to get into homebrewing. Saves precious time. One key point make sure you protect the back of the pump during your process so no wort or water is spilled on the fan.

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Dennis B.
Great Pump

This is a fantastic pump for moving boiling to cooled wort. Sure makes brewing easier and a must for using a counterflow chiller.

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JAMES A.
Great Pump even better service!

I bought two of these pumps and they are fantastic! However there's something more important to convey to you. One of the pumps had faulty threading on one of the 1/2" NPT fittings. I asked MoreBeer to send me a new pump head and just like that the company ships me the part no questions asked. I work in retail and MoreBeer's customer service and fast shipping is incredible. I have purchased a lot from this company and they never (not ever) disappoint me. Buy the pump for a quality product buy from MoreBeer for the enhanced customer experience. Win/Win!

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Anthony M.
Not the best pump

I had this pump for about a year and a half and it failed on me. So I bought a new stainless steel one and have not had a problem with it yet. Plus I like the fact that it cleans easier. Peace of mind!

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Kellan P.
Great pump

This is a great pump for transferring beer around. I have one my system. It allows my back to be spared during a brewing session. A must have!

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Fergmeister
Excelent Flow

Great pump Great price

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Michael B.
awesome

Great pump.

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Chris K.
Good pump

I have had to fix it a few times but overall a nice piece of machinery. I would suggest this to others especially to people with piping knowledge

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David F.
Great pump but the plastic threads low quality

This is a great product but I couldn't give it 5 stars because of the quality of the plastic threads. Do yourself a favor and buy a steel head chugger pump instead.

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Troy M.
Workhorse Pump

This is my second March pump and use and abuse them. They keep on working like day one. I purchased this second one to recirculate my HLT for my HERMS system to keep the water in the kettle at an equal temperature.

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Jeremy M.
Bought 2 and couldn't be happier

Upgraded to an all-grain system and this made things so much easier. Never had any problem with these. They work great!

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Edward J.
Works great excellent pump

I've used this pump for a dozen 10 gallon batches. Cuts down chilling time tremendously. I'm able to cool my wort down to 70F straight from the kettle.

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Vera D.
Great addition to my brewery

I only wish it had an on and off switch. Other than that I love it. Not too loud either. I've only used it once but it seems like a very solid product.

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Michael W.
Great Pump

Awesome pump we use it for sparging. Easy to use clean and repair. If you want a multipurpose pump a perastaltic pump that accepts 1/2" silicone tubing would be better. That is our next upgrade but it comes with a cost.

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Robert K.
Second pump to up production

Having owned a 5 gallon sculpture - (B3-500) since 2003 that I have since upgraded and modified to a 10 gallon system and 3 12 gallon conical fermenters my assistant brewer and I decided to start brewing 2 batches per session. We found that we would get in a bind with only 1 pump once the second batch was underway. Consequently a second pump was ordered. Both pumps have worked flawlessly since they were added to the system. More beer has been my primary source of equipment for over 10 years and will continue to be for years to come.

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Jeremiah M.
efficent simple to use reliable

what else can i say used this pump for recirc step mash and chill when i was done with all that used it to flush the system with sanitizer. all done pack it up call it a day do it again tomorrow.