REVIEW: *Whole House Wine Filtering*

[vacuumpumpman]

I would still recommend using the following filter part # - and even if you decide to use it gravity - just loosen the housing a bit. Just make sure you mark the housing - like Ployboy did as well.

See link for specific part #
http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f71/tips-tricks-using-whole-house-filter-37737/

 

[plowboy]

No idea about what the filter housings make and model is. It is just what I could get my hands on locally. I'm pretty sure it's the same idea as the recommended filter, just larger.

 

[freqflyer]

Does anybody have a part number for the barb connectors?

 

[freqflyer]

Does anybody have a part number for the barb connectors? Or their size?

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Does anybody have a part number for the barb connectors? Or their size?

Please check this thread out ( also mentioned in post 181) - It has updated filters part # !! If you can not find the barbs - please email me and I can sell them to you at a very reasonable cost

http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f71/tips-tricks-using-whole-house-filter-37737/

 

[freqflyer]

It's not that I don't want to buy them from you. Actually, I'm hoping to buy your pump soon. I can't justify/afford it right now. I'm $300.00 dollars into wine making supplies and have only made one batch. I was hoping to pick them up at a hardware store and avoid paying shipping.

 

[freqflyer]

It's not that I don't want to buy them from you. I'm hoping to buy your pump soon. I can't justify/afford it right now. I'm $300.00 into wine making supplies and have only made one batch. I was hoping to buy them at a hardware store and avoid paying shipping.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

It's not that I don't want to buy them from you. I'm hoping to buy your pump soon. I can't justify/afford it right now. I'm $300.00 into wine making supplies and have only made one batch. I was hoping to buy them at a hardware store and avoid paying shipping.

I charge 6 dollars which include shipping for 2 barbs !

For some reason or another they are hard to find at most hardware or big box stores without going brass -
I only provide them to people - because I had to purchase them in a bulk quantity - for people like you .

 

[jojabri]

I found the barbs at my local Ace hardware. If I recall, they were under $1. They had them at Lowes but were sold out.

 

[codeman]

How are you guys cleaning your filters?

 

[GreginND]

I don't bother cleaning a $3 filter. It's not worth the effort and risk of contamination later.

 

[codeman]

I don't bother cleaning a $3 filter. It's not worth the effort and risk of contamination later.

So you use it once (or multiple times in the same day) then you toss it?

 

[vacuumpumpman]

So you use it once (or multiple times in the same day) then you toss it?

I recommend using it for as many batches as you have and then discarding it - as they are so cheap. ( Yes - multiple times in the same day )

 

[Jeffro59]

Question for vacuumpumpman...

I've been leaning towards this system for the better part of a year...but this thread is really long, and I have read through it, but I have lingering doubts that I could purchase everything I need to complete the setup with little or no aggravation.

It seems there are a litany of parts and other things to consider when acquiring everything, and that troubles me.

Do you now have a clean, one-stop-shop buy-it-all list? Is it an up-to-date list where anybody can procure the items listed in a single day's effort (for the "Whole House Filtering")?

Show me a clean list, and I'll buy your vacuum...not interested in a fragmented list such as what I have seen in the thread...

 

[vacuumpumpman]

I've been leaning towards this system for the better part of a year...but this thread is really long, and I have read through it, but I have lingering doubts that I could purchase everything I need to complete the setup with little or no aggravation.

It seems there are a litany of parts and other things to consider when acquiring everything, and that troubles me.

Do you now have a clean, one-stop-shop buy-it-all list? Is it an up-to-date list where anybody can procure the items listed in a single day's effort (for the "Whole House Filtering")?

Show me a clean list, and I'll buy your vacuum...not interested in a fragmented list such as what I have seen in the thread...

The first page is still up to date for the complete filter housing and all - once purchasing the Allinone - please purchase the barbs and extra hose and you are complete -

FILTER HOUSING – 158116 –
WRENCH- SW-1A
BRACKET – 244047
FILTER – 1 MICRON = P1
Spun Polypropylene Filter
FILTER – 5 MICRON = P5
Spun Polypropylene Filter
Barb fittings – 1/4 npt to 3/8 barb

all can be found at http://www.filtersfast.com except for the barb connectors

I have thought about selling the filter with the pump - but It would cost more due to double shipping and handling fees.

If you have any questions - please Pm me

Thanks Steve

 

[richmke]

I have thought about selling the filter with the pump - but It would cost more due to double shipping and handling fees.

Have a "filter" kit. You ship the barbs and hose. You drop ship the other items from Filter's Fast (order on your CC, and FF ships to the purchaser).

 

[cintipam]

I rinse mine well with water till it runs clear, then put it into a tupperware container filled halfway with Kmeta (don't fill all the way cause when you freeze it expands and will pop the top), rotate container several times to make sure meta is well distributed throughout then put in the freezer. Day or two before I need to use it I pop it into the fridge, and if needed sit in hot water to finish the thraw process. Has been used about 5 times with no sign of problem at all.

pam in cinti

 

[FTC Wines]

Jeffro59, just go for it it's a great system! It will save so much time & effort,

 

[corinth]

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Jethro 59,
Hi i have included below the list of parts plus the link. Steve is very helpful and will call you and answer all your questions. though I have not bought either yet, I will be by the end of the year and I know steve will be there to help. I have already talked to him on the phone and has explained many things to me. Now that is what I call excellent service support.

I am still saving my pennies steve---getting closer.
Steve: I hope I got all the links correct.

Whole house filtering parts and link
FILTER HOUSING – 158116 –
https://www.filtersfast.com/search/go?w=158116&asug=&view=list&submit1.x=32&submit1.y=6
WRENCH- SW-1A
https://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-SW-1A-filter-wrench.asp
BRACKET – 244047
https://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-SW-1A-filter-wrench.asp
FILTER – 1 MICRON = P1
Spun Polypropylene Filter
https://www.filtersfast.com/search/...ter&asug=&view=list&submit1.x=37&submit1.y=10
FILTER – 5 MICRON = P5
Spun Polypropylene Filter
https://www.filtersfast.com/search/...502520&isort=score&view=list&w=Pentek P5&rk=2
Barb fittings – 1/4 npt to 3/8 barb
Steve could help with that.
1/2 x 2ft polyethylene pipe: should be 9 inches long?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/VPC-1-2-...=CJ-_-7114947-_-11210757&cj=true#.Ujmyoz-S-rY

Corinth

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Corinth
You can probably eliminate the pvc pipe as it mainly had to do with marking the filter housing as shown in this post -
http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f71/tips-tricks-using-whole-house-filter-37737/

.Thanks for all the direct links !!

here is the direct link for the P-1
https://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-P1-Poly-Spun-Filter.asp

and the P-5
https://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-P5-water-filters.asp

and the bracket - 244047
https://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-244047-filter-mounting-bracket.asp