I inherited (from previous brewer) a Velo leaf "DE" filter, 4 sq m., for a 15bbl brewpub.
Why do I continue to use it instead of selling it and getting a nice simple sheet filter with no moving parts, easier and quicker cleaning, and won't break on me all the time?
If I took all the money we've spent on parts for the leaf filter over the last two years, I could have bought a plate-and-frame sheet filter and two years' worth of filter sheets easily. This isn't even counting the labor for using it and repairing it.
For the big guys, I know using plain DE vs. sheets is a cost savings, but for a little guy? I don't see it.
I'm ready to sell this sucker to a bigger brewery and replace with a simple plate-and-frame or cartridge filter. Can you tell me why I shouldn't?
Why do I continue to use it instead of selling it and getting a nice simple sheet filter with no moving parts, easier and quicker cleaning, and won't break on me all the time?
If I took all the money we've spent on parts for the leaf filter over the last two years, I could have bought a plate-and-frame sheet filter and two years' worth of filter sheets easily. This isn't even counting the labor for using it and repairing it.
For the big guys, I know using plain DE vs. sheets is a cost savings, but for a little guy? I don't see it.
I'm ready to sell this sucker to a bigger brewery and replace with a simple plate-and-frame or cartridge filter. Can you tell me why I shouldn't?
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