Maple Jet Filter Press

[SmellsLikeSyrupNH]

Hi everyone,
I have one of the Maple Guys Jet Presses, it is not the hand pump model its the electric motor model. Ive used it for 2 seasons now and last year did over 70 gallons with it. I will generally get about 8 gallons through it at a time before I change the papers. I am really happy with it. It does everything I need and does it quickly. I have a large 10 gallon brewery style pan that I heat my syrup up with over a propane burner. Once I hit 200 degrees I add my DE and start the pump cycling it back into the big pan until its running nice and clear, usually I will run it at least a minute or two. Then I shut it off and put my hose into my bottler and run the full pan through the press. It will empty the pan in less than 5 minutes and then I am on to my bottling steps. It really is a great little unit and I am glad I purchased it. I generally will only bottle 8-10 gallons at a time and for that amount it works great.

[craig1bc]

I also picked up the Wine Filter press and this will be my first season using it. I have a small operation only doing less than 20 gallons per year but filter is a big pain since we only do glass bottles. I picked this up on market place for less then $100. I checked with the manufacturer and the electric motor only works to 165' and I also watched the video maple guys put out and there electric motor is similar to that requirement from what I heard on the youtube video from them when it was released.

I have a few questions:

1. How much DE per run?
2. What hoses should be replaced on the machine?
3. Did you find a motor that would bolt in to replace the existing motor on the machine so it goes right back together?

Any more details from your experience would be great!

Thanks,

Craig

[SmellsLikeSyrupNH]

If they are the same sort of design as the Maple guys unit, I put about a cup and a half of DE into my 8-10 gallons of syrup and that works great.

Here is a Video of Chris from Maple Guys setting it up and using it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN1gaTNjADo

-Scott

[Polaris1]

I used the Buon Vino press this past yr. Filtered 80+ gallons. I didn't change anything other than adding extra plates. Think I was at 7 or 8 plates. First run I was able to get almost 12 gals thru but then it blew the line off the pump. What a mess. Watch the pressure gauge it'll climb slowly but then spike an blow the line off. Fittings on the first plate are tapered so it easily slides hose off. I would run a cup of DE to 4 gals of syrup. I have sold this press and upgraded to a full bank press.

[jdircksen]

I just picked up a Buon Vino Super Jet to experiment with. Questions:

1) Can you run a batch through (say 2 gallons) and then let the press sit a couple days and do another batch without changing the papers?
2) If yes, do you run water through it to clear the hoses and keep the pump from getting sticky?
3) If yes, I'm reading here that 1/2 cup of DE for 2 gallons is enough. Would I add more DE for the second batch or is the original DE stuck in the filters?
4) My plan is to use the included electric pump with 180* syrup. If it has trouble, does anyone know what model Guzzler hand pump to get?

[DRoseum]

I would not recommend leaving it assembled and trying to reuse the filters and DE. Flush with 185+ F hot water after you are done filtering and then disassemble and discard everything.

The DE needed should be based on how much it takes to fill the window plates, not the volume of syrup you plan to filter. You may adjust number of plates and hence DE based upon size of batch you intend to filter.

Figure out how much fills each plate when wet and compacted with syrup. Use that amount x number of plates you use.

Lastly, recirculate back into your pot where your syrup is mixed with DE for a while and then when it's looking crystal clear coming out of the press you can change to different bottling unit or direct to canning jars etc.

[Pdiamond]

The Maple Jet Filter press does not have the window plates. It requires less DE because you are usually doing smaller batches with this filter press. I had one of these for several seasons and it worked good with the hand pump. Just follow the instructions that come with it. They also have a video of how to use it on their website.

[jdircksen]

I have converted the wine press over to what I think is close to the Maple Jet. I have a front plate, 3 middle plates, and a back plate, thus I'm using 4 filter papers. Is that similar to the Maple Jet?

I did a test with 170* water today. It leaked a ton of water out of the plates. I snugged up the handle and that was only a minor help. I easily had a couple ounces per pump drip out of the bottom. Is that expected with water only?

Thanks

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[Pdiamond]

That looks identical to a maple jet filter press. Syrup is a lot thicker than water. Even when you do syrup expect to have some seeping of syrup. You should be filtering the syrup at least at 185 to 190 degrees. AS I said earlier watch their video that will explain a lot more.

[Ed K]

Anyone know where I can buy the filter papers? I've run the press now for at least 10 yrs and haven't had any problems with it, other than running out of papers. last time I was able to buy some I got them off E-bay.