Filtering wine

[Wade E]

You could easily install an air release by going to the hard ware store and buying a petcock or 3 way valve for this exact situation.

 

[kerbos5]

your right no air release hmmm, can anybody suggest a good filter thats worked for them, out of sears, ace, lowes, homedepot...yada yada, I live in the midwest. I think I'm gonna take this back, didn't know what to looke for...live and learn.

 

[Wade E]

Here is a place that sells this stuff pretty cheap.
http://valleyvintner.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=WE-30-4850&Category_Code=PF
In that pic you can see the red button on top of the filter, its the air release.

 

[kerbos5]

Well I added up how much I spent getting the whole home filtration system to work and it was around 75 bucks, I returned everything, and gave into the AWESOME!...prices Big G has at www.finevinewines.com, I bought the Buon Vino Mini Jet Filter...I figured it was about a wash with my time, labor, and frustration, he just has prices you cant beat....and he's got the Christmas special running, made the deal even sweeter. cheers

 

[Wade E]

Yeah, George is hard to beat but there are just a few things you cant do with that unit that you can with a vacuum pump, are you keeping that?

 

[kerbos5]

OH YEAH, that is priceless when racking wine, and bottling, thats what I use it for now, is there something else I should consider.....justifies the cost even more if there is.

 

[Runningwolf]

The mini-jet was also my first filtering unit. It worked great and I was able to filter three 6 gallon batches of sediment free wine with no problems using the same filters. Even though I have the enolmatic, I will not give up the mini-jet because there are times I want disposable filters, like when I'm filtering jalapeño wine.

 

[Wade E]

Just the degassing then.

 

[kerbos5]

Jalapeño wine!!!! now your just speaking over my head on purpose.

 

[kerbos5]

Just the degassing then.

Oh yeah do that to forgot.

 

[Runningwolf]

Jalapeño wine!!!! now your just speaking over my head on purpose.

OHHHH but drink a glass of it and I not only will be speaking over your head but you'll be speaking through a ring of fire!!!

 

[JohnT]

I have the superjet, but I think that it would be too impracticle to use on just 5 gals of wine

 

[Teamsterjohn]

If you do use a home house filter, how long, or how many 6 gallon carboys can you get out of one filter. Also, if you can get more then one time out of a filter, how long can wait till you filter your next batch of wine with the same filter. Red wine only. Happy Holidays To All

 

[winemaker_3352]

The mini jet gets 5-6 gallons to a set of filters - the super jet i think like 40+ gallons.

However - i have used my mini jet for larger volumes - have done like 10-12 gallons per set of filters.

 

[Teamsterjohn]

Thanks winemaker, but, im asking about a home house filter, if you where replying to me.

 

[Lurker]

I use the home house filter. My second rack is with a 5 micron filter and then the third racking is with a 1 micron filter. I have gotten 2, 6 gallon wines through with no problem. That is the most that I have tried, but I'm certain I could get 3 through.


http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

http://www.micronfiltercartridges.com/filters.html

Merry Christmas

 

[Runningwolf]

Rich, I never saw those string wound filters before. For under $2.00 a piece I am assuming your throwing them away afterwards. Can you get ones smaller than 1 micron? Do you have a picture of your set up you could post for the members?

 

[Teamsterjohn]

Thanks Lurker, are you using the 10X2 1/2 or 10X4 1/2?

 

[homer]

I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed, I've finally figured out what you're talking about with a "whole house filter". Can the element be cleaned or are we talking a new filter every time? I like Wades setup but I don't see it sold anywhere. It looks like the Buon Vino only comes with the pump attached? bk

 

[Lurker]

Thanks Lurker, are you using the 10X2 1/2 or 10X4 1/2?

I use 10 X 2 1/2. I'll run 2 carboys thru and then throw it away. I know some will rinse it or back wash it and freeze it. I just don't understand why since they're so cheap.

Merry Christmas