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"J Dixon" > wrote:

> Greg,
> I use cartridge filters so I cant speak specifically about the pad
> types, but I think the premise is the same. I use a sulphite/ Citric acid
> blend in water and recycle it through my filtering system to sterilize and
> remove off flavors. I then rinse with cold clear water and taste it to make
> sure it tastes fine before proceeding. I recall reading something about
> presoaking the Mini jet pads prior to use some where and that makes sense to
> me. I would rinse them prior to putting wine through them though, or at the
> very least tossing the first 1/2- 1 bottles. ( which means put the second
> 1/2 of the first bottle in the fridge for yourself to see if you can drink
> it lol!) I usually set the first couple of bottles aside as well, but
> truthfully I cant say that I have been able to detect any off flavors after
> the first bottle. HTH
> John Dixon

Thanks for your thoughts. I genearly soak my pads in cold water for 2-3
mintues and then run a gallon or so of cold water through the filter
before running the wine. I still had a papery taste. I just tried
rinsing with a citric acid solution and then rinsing by running with
water. That seems to make a big difference!

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