Lassiter Distilling Co Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Time Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 My experience is you need to build it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertS Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 We just use a 12 foot x 3 inch pipe loaded with carbon, works like a charm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskiebaedistillery Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 http://www.brewhaus.com/Stainless-Steel-Filter-System.aspx You can add more stainless pipes with triclamp ends to extend it longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lassiter Distilling Co Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 3 hours ago, RobertS said: We just use a 12 foot x 3 inch pipe loaded with carbon, works like a charm. Thanks for the tips folks. We are totally learning here so appreciate the help. RobertS - do you all use SS pipe or some other material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertS Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made in Maine Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 We build a small and a large GAC filter. Simple and proven design. Check out our web page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndistilling Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Call Trident Stills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 On September 8, 2016 at 8:46 AM, RobertS said: We just use a 12 foot x 3 inch pipe loaded with carbon, works like a charm. Any pics of that set-up? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertS Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I do not. It's torn apart and stowed for now, I'll take some glamour shots next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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