buon vino super jet

[Rubberboots]

I recently purchased a used buon vino super jet. Upon testing it I found out that it wasn't self priming. I took the head of the pump apart and found that the magical O-ring is missing. Does anybody know the dimensions of this O-ring? I'd really hate to buy a new check valve just for a simple seal....
b.t.w. New to this forum been making wine for about a year now and just got into beer as well. Hello all !!!

 

[vernsgal]

Welcome Rubberboots! great name.In my lab I could use a pair of them sometimes too .

Sorry I don't have answer to your question but I'm sure someone here will be able to help

 

[bkisel]

Welcome to the forum!

Sorry, I'm not personally familiar with any of the pumps used in wine making.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Welcome -
You are always best to call the manufacturer and purchase the replacement parts thru them. There are many different types of O-rings -

 

[Rubberboots]

Hello everyone, I have contacted the manufacturer and was told that I had to purchase the check valve which comes with the o-ring I need, it seems I can't just purchase the seal. I was just hoping somebody here might have one that they could measure for me so I didn't have to spend $50 just to get an o-ring.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Bring the check valve to your local auto parts store or hardware store And see what fits. ?

 

[DoctorCAD]

Be sure that the O-Ring is food safe.

 

[JohnT]

sorry about the late response, I missed this thread...

I have a superjet and also have 3 spare check valves. They are easy to swap out and I go through at least one every year.

I have seen them for as low as $30, so shopping around is worth while. Still rather expensive!

With the super jet, you WILL need a replacement check valve (eventually). The o rings rarely need replacing. You might as well get the check valve.