+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Does anyone have any tips on cleaning out a wool cone filter after filtering syrup?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Saxton Pennsylvania
    Posts
    98

    Default Does anyone have any tips on cleaning out a wool cone filter after filtering syrup?

    We would like some advice on this. Seems as though our filter is not letting the syrup pass through as easily now. We have filtered 4 batches of syrup this season. We always rinse the filter in near boiling water after each batch and let air dry . Thanks in advance for any advice.
    Just a hobby.
    2012 Don't want to talk about it.
    2013 6 Buckets 2.75 gallons
    2014 20 on 5/16 ,10 Buckets 7.75 gallons
    2015 30 on 5/16 , 10 Buckets 9.5 gallons
    2016 43 on 3/16 , 0 Buckets , 623 gallons sap, 11.89 gls.
    2017 43 on 3/16 527 gallons boiled, 9 gals. Syrup
    2018 43 on 3/16 453 gallons sap 9 gallons syrup
    2019 30 on 3/16 9.5 gallons
    3 Burner propane

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Potter County, PA
    Posts
    815

    Default

    Actually boil the filter this will allow the sediment sand niter to be reabsorbed into the clean water and clean the filter better than just hot water. Also just before using the filter, dip in boiling water ( back pan) to wet it entirely through. This will help filter faster as it is already hot.

    Back when I filtered with them, I would hang them inside my flue pan hood between filterings. Always kept them wet, hot, and any residual syrup would just go back in the pan .

    And remember ... once the inside of the filter .. always the inside of the filter.
    Last edited by mellondome; 02-14-2016 at 04:30 PM.
    2008 4 buckets
    ~
    2016 1300 vac tubing
    18x24 sugar shack
    2x6 Grimm Lightning w/preheater on natural gas
    7" full bank press
    CDL 600 RO
    2000 Sonoma w/ 200gal tank
    2003 Duramax w/ 500 gal tank
    2 sap guzzling kids
    very patient wife!

    Same ol' addiction

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Saxton Pennsylvania
    Posts
    98

    Default

    Thanks M.D., I wasn't aware of the inside is always the inside rule.
    Just a hobby.
    2012 Don't want to talk about it.
    2013 6 Buckets 2.75 gallons
    2014 20 on 5/16 ,10 Buckets 7.75 gallons
    2015 30 on 5/16 , 10 Buckets 9.5 gallons
    2016 43 on 3/16 , 0 Buckets , 623 gallons sap, 11.89 gls.
    2017 43 on 3/16 527 gallons boiled, 9 gals. Syrup
    2018 43 on 3/16 453 gallons sap 9 gallons syrup
    2019 30 on 3/16 9.5 gallons
    3 Burner propane

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Albion PA
    Posts
    5,099

    Default

    When we used these for years we rinsed like you do in hot water and then used a forceful stream of hot water from a sprayer on a hose to push most of the sediment out of the filter. Also turned the filter inside out and did the same again.
    Regards,
    Chris
    Casbohm Maple and Honey
    625 roadside taps + Neighbors bring some sap too!
    3x10 King, WRU, AOF and AUF
    12" SIRO Filter Press.
    2015 Ford F250 PSD sap hauler
    One Golden named Maggie, Norwegian Forest Cat named Lucy
    Too many Cub Cadets
    Ford Jubilee and several Allis WD's, and IH tractors
    1932 Ford AAB ton and a half, dump truck

    www.mapleandhoney.com

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Saxton Pennsylvania
    Posts
    98

    Default

    Thanks Sugar Maker.
    Just a hobby.
    2012 Don't want to talk about it.
    2013 6 Buckets 2.75 gallons
    2014 20 on 5/16 ,10 Buckets 7.75 gallons
    2015 30 on 5/16 , 10 Buckets 9.5 gallons
    2016 43 on 3/16 , 0 Buckets , 623 gallons sap, 11.89 gls.
    2017 43 on 3/16 527 gallons boiled, 9 gals. Syrup
    2018 43 on 3/16 453 gallons sap 9 gallons syrup
    2019 30 on 3/16 9.5 gallons
    3 Burner propane

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Edinboro PA
    Posts
    51

    Default

    I store rinsed filters in the freezer then they are ready to use. I also wash the nitre out by hand, but then put them in washing machine on gentle cycle with very hot water, spin, and put into freezer. Make sure to run a cold rinse, or two, through your washing machine first to make sure no soap is in machine. You should also use several prefilters with the wool filter.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Central New York State
    Posts
    10

    Default

    Are you using orlon filters? I use a paper pre-filter and an orlon filter. I though them in the washer. Hot cycle with no soap and extra rinse. Then throw them in the dryer. They come out great every time.
    200 Taps, 120 on tubing, 50 on bags, 30 on buckets
    Homemade 2' X 8'
    Mortar/Fire Brick Lined/Block Arch

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts