On 11/3/03 11:52 AM, in article ,
"Greg Cook" > wrote:

> On 11/3/03 9:49 AM, in article ,
> "Clyde Gill" > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>> Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost alot to
>>> build?
>>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.peacefulbendvineyard.com/test/filter.JPG
>>
>> All parts available at local hardware store, save the pressure gauge
>> which came from Grainger. Ideally there should be an inlet gauge too,
>> for monitoring the status of each cartridge. With a double setup like
>> this wine can be put through both 1.0 and 0.45 micron filtration in
>> one racking.
>>
>> Like others have pointed out, the wine should be most the way clear
>> before attempting such a procedure.
>>
>> clyde
>
>
> Thanks for the picture Clyde. It helps to see these things. I suspect this
> filter only 5 gallons at a time.
>
> For these small amounts, it is probably not that effective to make a
> home-made filter. I would suggest you spend a little more (about $100) for a
> Buon Vino Mini Jet filter. That's more than your $50 limit, but it is
> perfect for the 5 gallon size and will serve you well. I found them a bit
> cheaper to buy from Canadian supplier than from US suppliers.

Hmm, how did my post get so mangled? I meant to say "I suspect this setup
would be too big to effectively filter only 5 gallons at a time."

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