Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost alot to
build?

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> Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost alot to
> build?
>

Cone shaped wire screen collander lined with panty hose, with pointy
end tucked into an appropriate sized funnel. The collander and funnel can
be reused, the hose should be new, purchased at a salvage store for a buck.

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"Stephen" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost alot to
> build?

How much is "not a lot"? Also, what kind of volume are you planning to put
through it?

Tom S

5 gallon at a time 50 bucks and up is alot for now. Im just starting and
want to make sure its something I want to do all the time before putting the
big bucks to it.
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> "Stephen" > wrote in message
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> > Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost alot
to
> > build?
>
> How much is "not a lot"? Also, what kind of volume are you planning to
put
> through it?
>
> Tom S
>
>

Most people who have no experience with filtration think it can easily
separate clear liquid from murky gunk. It's not that easy. For a
filtration to proceed smoothly, the liquid you're filtering needs to look
like it doesn't really need filtration, otherwise it will quickly blind the
filter and you'll have a big mess on your hands.

To get to the point where filtration is viable, a combination of time and
possibly some fining agent(s) are necessary. By then, you may decide the
wine doesn't really need filtration, or if it does you may decide to commit
the several hundred dollars that a decent filtration setup will cost you.

Alternatively, you could rent one from a homebrew shop to see if you like
it.

Tom S

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> 5 gallon at a time 50 bucks and up is alot for now. Im just starting and
> want to make sure its something I want to do all the time before putting
the
> big bucks to it.
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> > "Stephen" > wrote in message
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> > > Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost alot
> to
> > > build?
> >
> > How much is "not a lot"? Also, what kind of volume are you planning to
> put
> > through it?
> >
> > Tom S
> >
> >
>
>

Stephen,
I believe you should learn how to make your wines clear without
filtering before even considering buying a filter setup. I filter some
wines, but not others depending on my approach, and what I feel like doing
that day. As Tom S pointed out- filtering a cloudy wine with a home
filtering setup is not only difficult, but gets to be expensive in a hurry.
Consider that a basic .45 micron nominal cartridge filter costs around $35.
you can see how expensive it can get. I usually get around 200 gallons
through one of these filters, but the wine looks like it is ready to bottle
before I put it through the filter. HTH
John Dixon
"Tom S" > wrote in message
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> Most people who have no experience with filtration think it can easily
> separate clear liquid from murky gunk. It's not that easy. For a
> filtration to proceed smoothly, the liquid you're filtering needs to look
> like it doesn't really need filtration, otherwise it will quickly blind
the
> filter and you'll have a big mess on your hands.
>
> To get to the point where filtration is viable, a combination of time and
> possibly some fining agent(s) are necessary. By then, you may decide the
> wine doesn't really need filtration, or if it does you may decide to
commit
> the several hundred dollars that a decent filtration setup will cost you.
>
> Alternatively, you could rent one from a homebrew shop to see if you like
> it.
>
> Tom S
>
> "Stephen" > wrote in message
> news:R_kpb.89887$Fm2.75967@attbi_s04...
> > 5 gallon at a time 50 bucks and up is alot for now. Im just starting
and
> > want to make sure its something I want to do all the time before putting
> the
> > big bucks to it.
> > "Tom S" > wrote in message
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> > > > Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost
alot
> > to
> > > > build?
> > >
> > > How much is "not a lot"? Also, what kind of volume are you planning
to
> > put
> > > through it?
> > >
> > > Tom S
> > >
> > >
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> >
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>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

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.

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is a bit much for someone who wants to

Stephen,

Rather than buy/make a filter at this point, if your wine doesn't clear
adequately on its own and you do need to filter why don't you consider
having a winemaking shop filter it for you. Most of them do this,
particularly those with on-site winemaking facilities. It only costs a
few dollars and will definintely save you money in the long run.

Buy your filter once you know you're in the winemaking business for a
long time.

The advice to fine wine that is somewhat clear is good and this is done
mostly through patience (time)proper procedures and fining.

Glen Duff
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Stephen wrote:

> Does anyone have plans for a home made wine filter that wont cost alot to
> build?
>
>
>

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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