Wanabe1972
03-22-2016, 02:05 PM
I have a homemade filter press that is copied from a 12 inch Siro filter. Im trying to filter syrup about 5 gallons at a time. The problem is its getting clogged up super fast. I started with 3 gallons and a cup of DE stirred in and the syrup was around 195 degrees. The first gallon ran through about 8 psi after recirculating for a few minutes the second was around 20 psi and about half way through the third gallon it went to 50 psi and would barely get through. Am I using too much DE or not enough? I have not pulled apart yet to see how much of the 1 micro filter cloth is covered with DE but will check when it cools a bit. Jeff