Filtering

[Flem]

I guess I need to buy a 1/2 inch tap for a one time use.

 

[Arne]

I guess I need to buy a 1/2 inch tap for a one time use.

Flem, if you know a plumber he should have a tap. Probably wouldn't charge you much of anything to tap it. Just a thought. Arne.

 

[Flem]

Yeah Arne. I do know a couple. I'll check it out. Thanks!

 

[RegionRat]

You can get the housing most places buit they are much much more expensive there and I dont think they carry good filters there. I get my stuff from Filtersfast. I use a 1 micron for whites and 5 for reds. Here is the link below.
http://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-158117-Filter-Housing.asp
http://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-SW-1A-filter-wrench.asp
http://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-244047-filter-mounting-bracket.asp
http://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-PD-1-934-Sediment-Filter.asp
http://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-WPD-110-water-filters.asp
These filters are good forr 1000's of gallons if your wine is clear when you filter which it should be. I freeze mine after use but you can also build a PVC capsule and store your filters in a kmeta/citric acid solution.

Thank you Wade, I just ordered the complete setup. $35.53 delivered.

What would be the ratios for the solution you say to store them in after use?

RR

 

[vacuumpumpman]

I recommend replacing the filter housing with part #158326
http://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-158326-Filter-Housing.asp
it does not have a release valve on top which some people mentioned that it sucked in air. The latest housing also is cheaper also.
I personally do not reuse mine as they are soo cheap - so I can not help you in that question.

 

[RegionRat]

Rats, for what ever reason, in my mind I thought the release valve on the top would be beneficial. I will see if I can change the order...

As always, thanks Steve

Edit:

I just checked and the filter housing you recommended is out of stock. Oh well I will deal with it. If need be I will epoxy the valve in the closed position.