Question about parts needed to filter with pump

[geek]

I know there's a document on the site that mentions some part numbers to buy the stuff from an online site called filtersfast.com

My question is, do you know if these items are available at Home Depot for example?
I know we can buy the filter cartridge and the filter housing at Home Depot but wondering if the other needed fittings are "standard" parts and should be available.

I'm using the allinonepump.

Thanks,

 

[winemaker_3352]

Depends on what level you want to filter - I would say for wine to polish or eliminate yeast/bacteria - no.

These are the filters and housing I am looking at getting - the Absolute-Rated Membrane are what I am probably going with 0.2 microns..

Standard:

0.35 micronhttp://www.winemakingtalk.com/exter...talk.com&url=http://www.mcmaster.com/#5445T53
http://www.mcmaster.com/#45235K94 - $12.66

1 micronhttp://www.winemakingtalk.com/exter...talk.com&url=http://www.mcmaster.com/#5445T61
http://www.mcmaster.com/#44295K31 - $6.74



Absolute-Rated Filters:

0.2 Micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#44465K29 - $112.16

0.45 Micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#44465K28 - $86.31



Absolute-Rated Membrane Filters:

0.1 Micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#43765K16 - $84.84

0.2 Micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#43765K14 - $84.84

0.45 Micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#43765K12 - $84.84



Filter Housing:

10"
http://www.mcmaster.com/#9979T21 - $25.03

9 3/4"
http://www.mcmaster.com/#44195K11 - $41.09

 

[ibglowin]

I would avoid Homeless Depot like the plague. Just order as much as you can from Filters Fast or even Valley Vintner.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

I also would avoid the Home depot type stores as well. You will not find the micron size you are looking for and you will pay ALOT more than just going to filter fast.
I personally called filterfast today and they should within a week or so be getting more housings and filters that they were out of, I did ask them to up their normal quanity also.

The barbed fitting normally you can find at Ace Hardware or the Grainger # I gave you earlier - you most likely will not be able to find them at home depot or Menards - all depending on the individual store.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Depends on what level you want to filter - I would say for wine to polish or eliminate yeast/bacteria - no.

These are the filters and housing I am looking at getting - the Absolute-Rated Membrane are what I am probably going with 0.2 microns..

Standard:

0.45 micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5445T53 - $38.62 in question

1 micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5445T61 - $35.17 in question






Winemaker- please review these fiters as I noticed that they are designed for chemicals and ink

The ones I use are just above those (Polyester - certified for drinking water) and they are about 1/3 the cost

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/393/=kyu6q5







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[tonyt]

Get the filter housing without the red release button on top. Myself and others have hsd these leak air. I recently changed to the one without the red button and am now much happier when filtering.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

You are absoutely correct Tony
here are the links for the filter set-up

View attachment filter setup.pdf

View attachment filter-set barb for housing.pdf

 

[ibglowin]

That red top bit me in the but as well. Worked great for the first year then all of a sudden quit sealing properly on a white no less. Didn't realize it until it was bottled and on the racks for a couple of months. Its not much but its enough that if you look close you can see the small amount of fines that escaped the filter and went into the bottle....

 

[geek]

You are absoutely correct Tony
here are the links for the filter set-up

Thanks Steve, that was the document i was making reference to.
Now, the first doc you posted for the barb adapter, I guess we cannot get that at filtersfast.com, right? Trying to avoid ordering from multiple places and hence paying multiple shipping charges.

Finally, with all these parts from the 2 documents, I will be all set to use with your pump using the existing 3/8" hoses (well, my pump now... ).

I want to be sure I don't miss anything...

 

[winemaker_3352]

Depends on what level you want to filter - I would say for wine to polish or eliminate yeast/bacteria - no.

These are the filters and housing I am looking at getting - the Absolute-Rated Membrane are what I am probably going with 0.2 microns..

Standard:

0.45 micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5445T53 - $38.62 in question

1 micron
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5445T61 - $35.17 in question

Winemaker- please review these fiters as I noticed that they are designed for chemicals and ink

The ones I use are just above those (Polyester - certified for drinking water) and they are about 1/3 the cost

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/393/=kyu6q5

Good Catch - I didn't even notice that. You are right those are for chems - the ones for water are above it...

Thanks again!!

FYI - I updated the original post with the correct links and pricing...

 

[geek]

I just placed an order at filtersfast.com for the parts needed in the pdf and I didn't see anything out of stock.
I also called them to verify and the lady said everything is available.

 

[geek]

guys, for the THOGUS 3/8 adapter from the Grainger page, is it only one needed or two??

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[vacuumpumpman]

There are 2 needed
1 for each side of the housing - inlet and outlet

I believe that grainger sells them by the pack of ten

 

[tonyt]

guys, for the THOGUS 3/8 adapter from the Grainger page, is it only one needed or two??

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Right you need two. also plan on using teflon tape with these to reduce any air flow through the threads. Some folks use stainless steel hose clamps to reduce air on the hose end. Additionally, if you are going to filter under vacuum I have found that the lowest possible amount of vacuum that will move the wine through is best for reducing air leakage. I am usually going from floor level (aging location) to counter top level (bottling) so I need a bit of vacuum to do so. If you are young and strong you could filter with only gravity, it will take a bit longer but be much gentler on the wine IMO.