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Filtering Wine

There are two reasons to filter wine: aesthetics and microbial stability. On the aesthetic side, filtration can make a wine more polished both in the glass and in the mouth; often creating a rounding effect that softens the wine’s edges. If your wine is sound with no flaws, then you can decide if you want to further shape your wine by filtering it. However, if you have residual sugar or Malic acid left in the wine, or there was a problem with Acetobacter or Brettanomyces during the ageing/storage period, then filtration is no longer an artistic decision; it becomes the only way to guarantee microbial stability for the wine.

How Filtration Works:
Pore sizes of filters are measured in microns. Typical winemaking sizes are 5, 3, 2, 1, and .45 micron media. The smaller the holes, the “tighter” the filter is said to be. Filtration’s guarantee of microbial stability comes from the fact that the pore size of filters can be made smaller than the actual yeast and microbes themselves. As the wine passes through the filter the larger microbes become stuck and are removed from the wine. Note: 2-micron filters are used to remove yeast, and .45-microns are needed to remove bacteria.

"Absolute" & "Nominal":
Filters are rated as being “Nominal” or “Absolute”. A nominal filter will remove most particles that are equal or greater than the rated micron size. An absolute filter will remove all particles larger than the micron rating.

If you are filtering a small amount of wine we recommend our round plate wine filter. If you are already using an enolmatic bottle filler to bottle your wine you might check out inline filter for that system that allows you to filter as you bottle. For larger volumes of 30 plus gallons you will probably want to look at our higher volume plate filters for filtering your wine.

How to size a Wine Filter
Sizing a wine filter for your winery is the first step on the road to enhanced stability and clarity in the wines you produce. The basic idea behind sizing a wine filter is to be able to filter the largest single lot of wine that you are likely to produce without clogging the filter media and having to stop the filtration process – this will always lead to the loss of whatever wine you have in the filter body and the hoses leading to and from the filter.

A good rule of thumb for 20x20cm filters is that you will be able to run between 10 and 15 gallons of wine per pad in the filter. So, a 10 plate wine filter will run between 100 and 150 gallons before clogging, provided that the wine is well settled and/or has been filtered already through a rougher pad. Again, this is a general rule and it is very important to understand that a wide range of factors can influence this. That said, this general rule of thumb tends to hold pretty true.
More information on fining and filtering wine can be found in our Red Winemaking and White Winemaking manuals.
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  • Beer and Wine Plate Filter Kit Beer and Wine Plate Filter Kit

    Beer and Wine Plate Filter Kit

    106 reviews

    Most breweries and wineries use a large plate filter system to achieve clear product. Now you can do the same at home with two corny kegs. Our Beer and Wine Plate Filter Kit has a larger surface area, which means more yeast and particulate extraction than our cartridge filter, and comes with our plate filter, two disposable filter pads, tubing, flare fittings, and two flare beverage ball locks. Each filtering session requires two pads at a time, and each pad must be the same micron to work. The beer or wine is pushed out of the keg and into the housing at 5 PSI, where it passes on either side of the filter housing, then gets forced from the center through the pads, where it is then pushed out into your clean keg. The rough sides of both filters should be facing each other on the inside of the filter, so the smooth sides face outward. Each filter pad set is good for approximately 5 gallons of beer when the beer has been filtered by the previous size pads or you are starting with the rough filters. These pads are not designed to be back flushed and reused and should be used in one session.

    $76.99

  • Bracket for 10" Filter - Single

    Water Filter Canister Housing | Mounting Bracket | Hardware Included

    27 reviews

    Get organized in your brew area and mount your water or beer filter assembly to a wall or directly to your system. Brackets are designed to mount to the top of the canister housing. Screws included.

    $11.99

  • Water Filter Kit - 10 inch

    Water Filter Kit - 10 inch

    303 reviews

    Filter your tap water and eliminate that no-win decision of "should I buy expensive bottled water or use the chlorinated water from the tap." This water filter kit features a 10" carbon block filter that removes all chlorine and organic flavor. Kit includes 10" housing, one carbon block filter, garden hose attachment, barbed fittings and 6' of 3/8" vinyl tubing. The carbon block should be replaced after filtering approximately 800 gallons of water or after 1 year of use, whichever comes first. Filter should be disassembled and stored dry when not in use. NOTE: This product should not be used in hot water applications. Cold water only! This product includes a carbon filter and is designed to filter water only (Carbon filters should not be used to filter beer or wine).

    $74.99

  • Buon Vino 6 Plate Super Jet Filter Buon Vino 6 Plate Super Jet Filter

    Buon Vino 6 Plate Super Jet Filter

    5 reviews

    The Buon Vino 6-Pad Wine Filter offers twice the filtering capacity of the Buon Vino 3-pad wine filter. One of the major bummers of filtering is when you are all set up and everything is flowing along nicely and then your filter clogs. You have to stop your operation and change pads. If you are homewinemaker filtering 60 or more gallons we recommend you step up to the Buon Vino 6 from the Buon Vino 3. Filter package includes 8' of 1/2 ID tubing on the input side and 4' of 1/2" ID tubing on the output side. Input side includes sediment tip but we recommend our 1/2" Racking set up (R310or R315). The output side comes with a hook for hanging to the side of the carboy. You may also want a racking cane (R373or R376) on this output side so your receiving vessel fills from the bottom instead of the top (to reduce oxidation.) Technical Specifications: Delf-priming pump Filtering surface area of 2400 square cm Filtering rate: Approximately 270L per Hour Can utilize 3 grades of pads: coarse, polish, and sterilizing Filter Pads sold separately Dimensions: 51 cm (length) x 26 cm (width) x 46 cm (height) Weight: 14 kilograms

    $794.99

  • Plate Filter Plate Filter

    Plate Filter

    25 reviews

    Our Plate Filter has a larger surface area, which means more yeast and particulate extraction. Each filtering session requires two pads at a time, and each pad must be the same micron to work. The product is pushed into the housing at 5 PSI and passes on either side of the filter housing, then gets forced through the pads to the center, where it is pushed out into your awaiting collection vessel, such as a keg or tank. Includes 2 X 24" long hoses (5/16" ID x 7/16" OD) Made from ABS plastic. Temperature rated to 167°F (75°C).

    $49.99

  • Water Filter (10 in.) - Carbon Block

    Carbon Block Water Filter (10")

    55 reviews

    Remove chlorine and organic flavor with this 10" carbon block filter. Also filters out sediment to 10 micron. We open the housing after use and store filter dry to eliminate algae from growing inside the housing. Designed to work with our filter housing or any other standard, 10" housing. Good for 8,000 gallons. After talking to different manufacturers it is our understanding that chloramines can be removed by carbon filtration if the water has a long contact time with the carbon. It is recommended to use at a fill rate of less than 1 gallon per minute in order to remove chloramines. NOTE: This product should not be used in hot water applications. Cold water only! This product is designed to filter water only. NSF standard 42

    $10.99

  • 10 in. Filter Housing Spanner Wrench 10 in. Filter Housing Spanner Wrench

    Filter Canister Housing Spanner Wrench - 10"

    4 reviews

    Having trouble loosening the lid of your 10" filter housing (FIL32A)? This spanner wrench will make it much easier. Our BevBright® filters require a tight seal of the lid onto the filter and this wrench is specifically designed to fit our 10" filter housing.

    $10.99

  • 20x20 Black Noryl Filter Plate (1)

    20x20 Noryl Filter Plate (1)

    2 reviews

    Individual Noryl plates, 20cm x 20cm, for adding to one of our existing plate filters. Each filter we sell lists the maximum number of plates that the filter can contain. These are made from heat resistant Noryl type plastic, allowing you to sterilize with steam if you choose. 

    $39.99

  • Replacement O-Ring for Enolmatic/Enolmaster Filter Replacement O-Ring for Enolmatic/Enolmaster Filter

    Replacement O-Ring for Enolmatic/Master Filter

    Replacement o-ring for Enolmatic/Master filters - WE632, WE634, WE636 Please note: the Enolmatic/Master filter has two o-rings. If you need to replace both o-rings please select a quantity of 2.

    $4.39

  • Filter Sheets - Seitz KS80 40 cm x 40 cm (0.8 Micron) 100 Sheets

    Filter Sheets - 40 cm x 40 cm (0.8 Micron) 100 Sheets

    2 reviews

    40cm x 40cm filter pads made for 40x40 plate filters. 0.8 micron pads are for ultra-fine polishing of the wine, or for preparing hard to filter wines to go through a sterile cartridge filter. Please note that all pad filters are rated 'nominal', meaning that about 90-95% of all particulate matter at the micron rating will be filtered out. There will always be a little bit of smaller material that is also filtered out, as well as some larger material that will make it through. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean (CL27) solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering.

    $409.99

  • 20x20 Noryl End Plate (Black) - Pump Side

    20x20 Noryl End Plate (Black) - Pump Side

    Replacement End Plate for your 20x20cm Plate & Frame filter

    $44.99

  • Replacement End Plate for Super Jet Filter - Pins Side Replacement End Plate for Super Jet Filter - Pins Side

    Replacement End Plate for Super Jet Filter - Pins Side

    2 reviews

    Replacement (pyramid) end plate for the Buon Vino Super Jet Filter. If you love the brilliance you get when you filter with the Buon Vino Super Jet Filter you’ll be thrilled to know that you can get replacements parts for maintenance and repair! This is a replacement end-plate for the Buon Vino Super Jet filter. It features a one-sided filter plate with a pyramid shaped back for use with the metal plate on the filter.

    $69.99

  • Replacement Pump for 20x20 Plate Filter (Compatible with WE903,WE905,WE906N,WE908N)

    Replacement Pump for 20x20 Plate Filter

    1 review

    This pump is a direct replacement for the standard stainless centrifugal pump that comes included with our 20x20cm plate and frame filters. 110v Single Phase. Please note that while this pump is physically very similar to our PMP100 Stainless Centrifugal Pump, the electric motor is not as powerful and this is not meant to be a substitute for the PMP100.  Compatible with WE903,WE905,WE906N,WE908N

    $439.99

  • Filter Sheets - Seitz EK 40 cm x 40 cm (0.45 Micron) - 100 Sheets

    Filter Sheets - 40 cm x 40 cm (0.45 Micron) - 100 Sheets

    40cm x 40cm filter pads made for 40x40 plate filters. Pads rated 0.45 micron remove 99.999% of bacteria. This pad is the right choice when you want to promote sterility in the bottle, although do please note that the pad does not remove 100% of bacteria - only a cartridge filter can do so. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean (CL27) solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering.

    $459.99

  • Filter Sheets - Seitz K150 40 cm x 40 cm (1.5 Micron) 100 Sheets

    Filter Sheets - 40 cm x 40 cm (1.5 Micron) 100 Sheets

    40cm x 40cm filter pads made for 40x40 plate filters. 1.5 micron pads are for fine polishing of the wine, or for preparing wines to go through a sterile cartridge filter. Please note that all pad filters are rated 'nominal', meaning that about 90-95% of all particulate matter at the micron rating will be filtered out. There will always be a little bit of smaller material that is also filtered out, as well as some larger material that will make it through. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean (CL27) solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering.

    $356.99

  • Filter Sheets - Filtrox Fibrafix AF 130  - 20 cm x 20 cm - PLACEHOLDER

    Filtrox Filter Sheets | 20 cm x 20 cm | 0.5 Micron

    20 cm x 20 cm filter pads fit all standard 20x20 plate filters, which are typically used by home winemakers 0.5 Micron pads remove 99.999% of bacteria to promote sterility in the bottle Easily sterilizable via heat or steam Manufactured by Filtrox, the world's leading producer of high-quality filtration media 20cm x 20cm filter pads made for 20x20 plate filters. Pads rated 0.5 micron remove 99.999% of bacteria. This pad is the right choice when you want to promote sterility in the bottle, although do please note that the pad does not remove 100% of bacteria - only a cartridge filter can do so. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering. Filtrox Group is a producer of filter sheets for applications in the food and beverage industry as well as in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. These filter sheets are manufactured of specially selected raw materials and conform to FDA and FCC regulations. Micron Rating: 0.4 - 0.6 Micron Mid Point: 0.5 Fibrafix AF 130 Filter Sheets

    $49.99

  • Filter Sheets - Seitz K700 40 cm x 40 cm (5-7 Micron)  100 Sheets

    Filter Sheets - 40 cm x 40 cm (5-7 Micron) 100 Sheets

    40cm x 40cm filter pads made for 40x40 plate filters. 5-7 micron pads are considered to be a "rough" filtration and are typically used to prepare the wine to be filtered by finer pads, usually either 2-3 micron or 1.5 micron depending on the winemaker's tastes and objectives. Please note that all pad filters are rated 'nominal', meaning that about 90-95% of all particulate matter at the micron rating will be filtered out. There will always be a little bit of smaller material that is also filtered out, as well as some larger material that will make it through. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean (CL27) solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering.

    $359.99

  • Filter Sheets - Filtrox Versafix XE 44  - 20 cm x 20 cm - PLACEHOLDER

    Filtrox Filter Sheets | 20 cm x 20 cm | 4 Micron

    20 cm x 20 cm filter pads fit all standard 20x20 plate filters, which are typically used by home winemakers 4 Micron rating are for general polishing of wines that do not need to be sterile filtered Easily sterilizable via heat or steam Manufactured by Filtrox, the world's leading producer of high-quality filtration media 20cm x 20cm filter pads made for 20x20 plate filters. 4 micron pads are for general polishing of wines that do not need to be sterile filtered. Please note that all pad filters are rated 'nominal', meaning that about 90-95% of all particulate matter at the micron rating will be filtered out. There will always be a little bit of smaller material that is also filtered out, as well as some larger material that will make it through. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering. Filtrox Group is a producer of filter sheets for applications in the food and beverage industry as well as in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. These filter sheets are manufactured of specially selected raw materials and conform to FDA and FCC regulations. Micron Rating: 3 - 6 Micron Mid Point: 4 Versafix XE 44 Filter Sheets

    $39.99

  • Replacement End Plate for Super Jet Filter - Inlet & Outlet Side Replacement End Plate for Super Jet Filter - Inlet & Outlet Side

    Replacement End Plate for Super Jet Filter - Inlet & Outlet Side

    Replacement (wine-in, wine-out) end plate for the Buon Vino Super Jet Filter. If you love the brilliance you get when you filter with the Buon Vino Super Jet Filter you’ll be thrilled to know that you can get replacements parts for maintenance and repair! This is a replacement end-plate for the Buon Vino Super Jet filter. It features a one-sided filter plate with nozzles for wine in and wine out, and a threaded hole for the pressure gauge.  

    $69.99

  • 20x20 Noryl End Plate (Black) - Handle Side

    20x20 Noryl End Plate (Black) - Handle Side

    Due to high demand, this item is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory. Replacement End Plate for your 20x20cm Plate & Frame filter Pump side end plate pictured (WE912C). WE912D has nipple on one side, where WE912C is a flat circle on either side.

    $64.99

  • Plastic- 1/2 in. MPT x  1/4 in. Barb

    Plastic Barb - 1/4 in. x 1/2 in. MPT

    3 reviews

    Plastic 1/4" barb with 1/2" male thread. This is the same barb we use on our Beer and Wine Filter Kit (FIL40).

    $1.99

  • Filter Sheets - Seitz K900 40 cm x 40 cm (9-10 Micron) 100 Sheets

    Filter Sheets - 40cm x 40cm (9-10 Micron) 100 Sheets

    40cm x 40cm filter pads made for 40x40 plate filters. 9-10 micron pads are considered to be a "very rough" filtration and are typically used to prepare the wine to be filtered by finer pads, usually either 5-7 micron; or also to pre-filter white musts prior to fermentation. Please note that all pad filters are rated 'nominal', meaning that about 90-95% of all particulate matter at the micron rating will be filtered out. There will always be a little bit of smaller material that is also filtered out, as well as some larger material that will make it through. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean (CL27) solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering.

    $349.99

  • Enolmaster Tandem Professional Filter Housing Enolmaster Tandem Professional Filter Housing

    Enolmaster Tandem Professional Filter Housing

    The Enolmaster Tandem Professional Filter Housing is designed to operate in conjunction with the Enolmaster Bottle Filling Machine. Enolmaster Tandem helps you save time by filtering and bottling at the same time. Place the filters in the housing and attach the hoses, then open the bypass valve on top of the filter housing. Place the Tandem Filter Housing inline between the product and the Enolmaster Filler. The Enolmaster Filling Machine draws the product from your tank and will pull the liquid through your filter housing, into the bottle. Fast filtering and bottling, easy to use, preserves product quality, easy to clean. Holds 3 Filter Cartridges. Requires 3 Filter Cartridges of the same Micron for use. Includes tubing to connect to Enolmaster Filling Machine Alcohol tolerance up to 18% ABV Filter Cartridges sold separately and listed at the bottom of this page Easy to Use The Tandem professional filter housing in conjunction with the Enolmaster professional vacuum filler. The machine creates the vacuum inside the bottle by sucking the liquid from the main container. Then the liquid is easily filtered and bottled in a single operation. Preserves the Product The filtering system is designed to preserve the integrity of the product. The filtering cartridges retain only the unwanted particles without altering the organoleptic qualities of the product. Easy to Clean The Tandem professional filter housing is easily cleaned after each use. In this way you will always have maximum hygiene in the bottling process.   Please note: Recommended for use with wine and beer only. Use with spirits and liqueurs above 18% ABV may result in damage to the filter housing.

    $639.99

  • Filter Sheets - Filtrox Versafix XE 34  - 20 cm x 20 cm - PLACEHOLDER

    Filtrox Filter Sheets | 20 cm x 20 cm | 6 Micron

    20 cm x 20 cm filter pads fit all standard 20x20 plate filters, which are typically used by home winemakers 6 Micron rating provides a rough filtration that removes large particulates, often followed by a finer filtration Rough filtration is necessary on wines with heavy sedimentation as the finer pads will clog without prefiltering Easily sterilizable via heat or steam Manufactured by Filtrox, the world's leading producer of high-quality filtration media 20cm x 20cm filter pads made for 20x20 plate filters. 6 micron pads are considered to be a "rough" filtration and are typically used to prepare the wine to be filtered by finer pads, usually either 2-3 micron or 1.5 micron depending on the winemaker's tastes and objectives. Please note that all pad filters are rated 'nominal', meaning that about 90-95% of all particulate matter at the micron rating will be filtered out. There will always be a little bit of smaller material that is also filtered out, as well as some larger material that will make it through. The filters can be sterilized by in-line steam, auto-claving, dry heat, hot water or chemical methods. We choose to run Saniclean solution through the pads followed by sterile water or a small amount of wine that is then discarded. After the solution is run through the pads, and the pads have softened, the filter will need to be re-tightened. Each pad has an entry side and an exit side, distinguishable by their different textures. The entry side is a billowy type texture, frequently called the "rough" side; and the exit side has a crosshatch pattern and is commonly called the "smooth" side. For more information on how to load filter sheets into your plate and frame filter, see our Guide to Plate Filtering. Filtrox Group is a producer of filter sheets for applications in the food and beverage industry as well as in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. These filter sheets are manufactured of specially selected raw materials and conform to FDA and FCC regulations. Micron Rating: 4 - 9 Micron Mid Point: 6 Versafix XE 34 Filter Sheets

    $38.99

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