oh ok, gotcha, i,m picking one of these filters next week and cant wait to try it, hopefully i'll have as good results as the others ive readQuote:
Originally Posted by madmaples
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oh ok, gotcha, i,m picking one of these filters next week and cant wait to try it, hopefully i'll have as good results as the others ive readQuote:
Originally Posted by madmaples
Hello, I have a question. I bought and put together a filter system based on DRoseum's post. I purchased a Dernord inline filter, sewed up an orlon tube to fit over it, and got a wort/beer pump similar to the used by ROBucket. I used 1/4 cup DE filter aide per gallon of syrup. When I started the pump, it ran good for 30 seconds or so, but then quickly slowed to a tiny stream and eventually almost nothing. Less than a gallon had been run through and the Orlon was plugged. After disassembly and cleaning of the Orlon, the same thing repeated. Why is it plugging so quickly? Is the pump not strong enough to push more syrup through? Or might I be doing something wrong? I expected to maybe get 4 or 5 gallons through between cleanings, but not only 3 or 4 quarts. Any ideas or help? Thanks in advance.
Sounds like you need to add more DE.
Forgive my lack of understanding. This is my first year making syrup. It's all been great, except for the filtering. How would more DE change it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Super Sapper
Probably the wrong DE. If you got food grade from Amazon or your local pet or health store it’s the wrong grit. You need Dicalyte they sell at maple supply or industrial or restaurant supply. Store grade DE is too fine of a grit, made for eating or adding to food. The Dicalyte is food grade but a much coarser grit designed for filtering in commercial food prep operations, ect. I learned the hard way too.
Shouldn't be the wrong DE. I bought the DE Filter Aide from Smokey Lake Maple Products.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hillcrest Maples
The amount can vary depending on your niter. If it plugs the filter easily, you will need add more the next time. I would try at least 1/2 cup per gallon if not more.
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Will do. Thanks for the help. I'll give that a shot this weekend hopefully and report back on results.Quote:
Originally Posted by Super Sapper