Bladder press vs. traditionel wood press

[travolta1179]

Can someone tell me if the bladder press is a good investment.

Thanks

 

[robie]

Bladder presses do a great job. They are much more expensive than a traditional wood press. Unless you make a lot of wine, or have lots of extra money to spend, it might not be worth the investment.

 

[JohnT]

I think that a bladder press does a better job of distributing the pressure over the grapes. They are much more expensive and I do have at least one major fear.

The grapes I get come in crates held together by nails. I always figure that there is a chance of a puncture. I believe that some bladder presses work under air pressure, and others use water. If a pucture does occur, then I think that one needs to purchase a replacement. If using water, there is a chance of water ending up in your must.

I do have a friend that swears by his bladder press, but I am more comfortable sticking with my hydrolic plunger press.

 

[HillPeople]

We invested in a Lancman bladder press and have never regretted it.