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Hey All - we recently nailed a test batch of our rum, simply by running it through an activated charcoal filter. Anyone have any suggestions on larger filters that would use either activated carbon or plate filters? I have no idea where to start with a supplier for this at a size appropriate for scale. 

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12 feet of 3 inch stainless pipe with triclamp flanges with a pair of reducer caps. Valve on the bottom and meshed gaskets at either end, hoist it vertical and pump in the bottom. Stainless elbows, then a hose running back down to the tank. Other than the air pump and hose to/from the tank, it's stainless. Takes about three hours to fully filter 60 proof gallons, the volume is probably overkill for the setup.

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Trident built us a carbon filter housing. Works great. We built a bracket to hold it that is attached to a rod going through a 6 x 6. That way we can turn it upside down to empty it. If you build it yourself make sure that the rum enters from the bottom and exits from the top. We have the ability to run r/o water through to rinse the carbon as well. Use granulated carbon. Powdered is a PIA. 

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