I run larger batches thru my filter press. I pump the near (or sometimes past) syrup to my finisher, correct for density, get it to 205-210, draw it into a mixing tank, blend in the DE and then pump it thru the filter press. I usually do batches of 30-50 gal at a time. In the early season I sometimes get 40-50 gal on a set of papers on my 7" 5 bank press. I never get that much in mid season, then it is 25-30 gal tops and late season maybe only 15-25 gal. Each season is a little different, and this one just ended was one of the worst for sugar sand. About 30-45 minutes after using the press I like to clean it, change the papers and be ready for another batch when needed.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.