Lono
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Was wondering what everyone prefers for their filtration media?
I've just been using coffee filters lately, but plan to switch to filter paper.
Couple of questions..
I've been looking for some whatmans but its a PITA to find the right size AND micron. I wanted to go 10 micron on top of 5 micron. Saw Bret mention in a video once that he uses hardened ashless filters, curious if that is a necessity or not?
Going for the best fit for a 3" column too. I'm thinking slightly over 7cm? I saw a picture on IG of a small SS ring that can be used to secure the filter paper in place. I hope to be able to find/make one of those as well.
Was also thinking about adding some stainless steel wool, but wasn't sure to go with fine, medium, or coarse. Or any at all. I found some 316 rolls on ebay for $30-40.
I do plan on getting a couple 3" ferrules to weld together, with a plate in between, with holes drilled through it. Just like a big ol' buchner funnel. The SS wool will be held in place between this plate and a screen gasket.
What does everyone think? Am I going overboard with the filtration ?
I've just been using coffee filters lately, but plan to switch to filter paper.
Couple of questions..
I've been looking for some whatmans but its a PITA to find the right size AND micron. I wanted to go 10 micron on top of 5 micron. Saw Bret mention in a video once that he uses hardened ashless filters, curious if that is a necessity or not?
Going for the best fit for a 3" column too. I'm thinking slightly over 7cm? I saw a picture on IG of a small SS ring that can be used to secure the filter paper in place. I hope to be able to find/make one of those as well.
Was also thinking about adding some stainless steel wool, but wasn't sure to go with fine, medium, or coarse. Or any at all. I found some 316 rolls on ebay for $30-40.
I do plan on getting a couple 3" ferrules to weld together, with a plate in between, with holes drilled through it. Just like a big ol' buchner funnel. The SS wool will be held in place between this plate and a screen gasket.
What does everyone think? Am I going overboard with the filtration ?