anyone familiar with the maple jet filter presses? Hand pump for small volumns?
anyone familiar with the maple jet filter presses? Hand pump for small volumns?
I have been using the Maple Jet from the Maple Guys for 3 years and very happy with the results. I bottle in 12 oz and 10 oz bottles and as clear as can be. After 3 gallons the papers do tend to get full
Rob
Started with 30 taps.
Now I really don't count... Never enough!
24X48 Smokey Lake Pan
5 (275) Sap IBC storage totes
3 Shurflo pump 3/4" mainline
Maple Jet Filter Press
Rob, are you botteling right off the evap.? you say after 3 gallons you need to change papers, how long in between draws or do you hold syrup hot and filter 3 gal in 1 shot. I have been thinking about this filter press, but not sure I can keep syrup hot enough [right off the evap. ] or can you collect for a little while and then filter. I guess what i'm trying to get is at what temp. are you able to filter at ?
Off the evaporator at 219 degrees filtering through cone paper filters. I then will finish with propane to proper density, drop temperature to 185 add the diatomaceous earth and filter into bottles. (note) On the out put hose I put a nozzle to easily fill the bottles and wear a glove on the filling hand as it gets very hot. Excellent investment for a small producer!
Rob
Started with 30 taps.
Now I really don't count... Never enough!
24X48 Smokey Lake Pan
5 (275) Sap IBC storage totes
3 Shurflo pump 3/4" mainline
Maple Jet Filter Press
thanks Rob guessing ill take the plunge and purchase one. Filtering with cone filters is a pain i"m, loosing as much as i'm filtering. Will keep you posted
I recently purchased a hand filter press from smoky maple any tips or hints on how to use it set it up etc thanks
Sam
Shelton,Connecticut
No just sent the device I had to get the correct tubing fitings and clamps I never used one before
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