RO Bucket filter system

[MRFNY]

Is anyone here using RO Bucket's version of a filter press? Thinking about giving it a try.

[octane]

I ordered one to try out this year. Has to be better than the orlon filters I have been using previously.

[MRFNY]

I ordered one to try out this year. Has to be better than the orlon filters I have been using previously.

I triple filter when pouring into our finishing tank. But reheating it to bottle of course causes more niter. I like the price and setup of this system, I'm probably going to order one as well.

[madmaples]

Any reviews so far? after some filtering mishaps over the past couple of days, I am _very_ tempted to order one.

[DRoseum]

I didn't know they made this until until after I built something similar. I have a smoky lake filterpress in my finishing kitchen in my house but wanted a filtering system for keeping my pans cleaner and cutting down on niter in the evaporator.

I used a large stainless inline filter (https://a.co/d/dYwrobJ) with sanitary fittings. I made an orlon sleeve that slides over the inside perforated cylinder and clamps in place with a single hose clamp. I use DE with it and a guzzler hand pump and it works amazing. It works under the same concept as a filter press, but just cylindrical instead of flat plates....and WAYYYYY cheaper.

One of the biggest differences in using the inline filter vs a stainless water cartridge filter housing like they use is that the inlet and outlet are on opposite ends of the filter canister, allowing you to use gravity to your advantage and reduce the amount of residual syrup inside.

I find that it also works way better than my vacuum filter I built and equally well as my SmokyLake press for at least 3 gallon batches (max i have tried). Really seems ideal for smaller producers who struggle with filtering and dont want to spend the money on a press.

Bottom line i think the RO Bucket filter would work well and be cheaper than a traditional filter press. However, I do think you could build it very easily for far less. I also wonder about how much residual syrup is left in that hanging canister (I'd recommend flipping it upside down at least during operation) and if that pump can handle cavitation so you can push air through at the end and get the most syrup out as possible. The heating units look great as well.

[madmaples]

I didn't know they made this until until after I built something similar. I have a smoky lake filterpress in my finishing kitchen in my house but wanted a filtering system for keeping my pans cleaner and cutting down on niter in the evaporator.

I used a large stainless inline filter (https://a.co/d/dYwrobJ) with sanitary fittings. I made an orlon sleeve that slides over the inside perforated cylinder and clamps in place with a single hose clamp. I use DE with it and a guzzler hand pump and it works amazing. It works under the same concept as a filter press, but just cylindrical instead of flat plates....and WAYYYYY cheaper.

One of the biggest differences in using the inline filter vs a stainless water cartridge filter housing like they use is that the inlet and outlet are on opposite ends of the filter canister, allowing you to use gravity to your advantage and reduce the amount of residual syrup inside.

I find that it also works way better than my vacuum filter I built and equally well as my SmokyLake press for at least 3 gallon batches (max i have tried). Really seems ideal for smaller producers who struggle with filtering and dont want to spend the money on a press.

Bottom line i think the RO Bucket filter would work well and be cheaper than a traditional filter press. However, I do think you could build it very easily for far less. I also wonder about how much residual syrup is left in that hanging canister (I'd recommend flipping it upside down at least during operation) and if that pump can handle cavitation so you can push air through at the end and get the most syrup out as possible. The heating units look great as well.

Thanks for sharing, that inline filter would be nice, though I don't currently any pump to transfer syrup, so I may just bite the bullet and see how it goes.

Relatedly, I'm almost certain the heating unit is the same as this one from vevor (https://www.vevor.com/beer-brewing-system-c_11816/vevor-electric-brewing-system-8-gallon-brewing-stock-pot-all-in-one-home-beer-brewer-304-stainless-steel-brewing-supplies-with-panel-includes-glass-lid-handle-spigot-electronic-panel-control-p_010579611984)

[MRFNY]

Mine is shipping today after a little wait until they were back in stock!

[littleTapper]

I didn't know they made this until until after I built something similar. I have a smoky lake filterpress in my finishing kitchen in my house but wanted a filtering system for keeping my pans cleaner and cutting down on niter in the evaporator.

I used a large stainless inline filter (https://a.co/d/dYwrobJ) with sanitary fittings. I made an orlon sleeve that slides over the inside perforated cylinder and clamps in place with a single hose clamp. I use DE with it and a guzzler hand pump and it works amazing. It works under the same concept as a filter press, but just cylindrical instead of flat plates....and WAYYYYY cheaper.

One of the biggest differences in using the inline filter vs a stainless water cartridge filter housing like they use is that the inlet and outlet are on opposite ends of the filter canister, allowing you to use gravity to your advantage and reduce the amount of residual syrup inside.

I find that it also works way better than my vacuum filter I built and equally well as my SmokyLake press for at least 3 gallon batches (max i have tried). Really seems ideal for smaller producers who struggle with filtering and dont want to spend the money on a press.

Bottom line i think the RO Bucket filter would work well and be cheaper than a traditional filter press. However, I do think you could build it very easily for far less. I also wonder about how much residual syrup is left in that hanging canister (I'd recommend flipping it upside down at least during operation) and if that pump can handle cavitation so you can push air through at the end and get the most syrup out as possible. The heating units look great as well.

Those housings are priced well enough that you could have two in parallel to handle much larger batches. This is making me rethink getting a filter press.

Or, have a few and swap out when the DE/element are exhausted...

[DRoseum]

Those housings are priced well enough that you could have two in parallel to handle much larger batches. This is making me rethink getting a filter press.

Or, have a few and swap out when the DE/element are exhausted...

Exactly. The scalability and price point is awesome. Most days I produce between 2 to 3 gallons of syrup. It was enough to get me to buy the press before I found these amd experimented with it. Honestly if I were my size or smaller, this is what I would start with instead of a vacuum filter or a press. And to your point, just adding more in parallel increases your filter capacity.