A rotating filter

Rotating filter for wine and lees

16 December 2011

Last Updated: 29 May 2012

François Lopez

The rotating filter removes the larger elements with good speed. It is commonly used to filter the lees of white wines. We use several types of earth (diatomaceous earth, clay) that will act as a filter (a very thick filter better, but unless the flow is fast). These lands are gradually filled particles and must be constantly renewed, this is what you see on the pictures:

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The rotary filter are used for the lees and musts from "thermo"
The rotary filter are used for the lees and musts from "thermo". The control panel adjusts the filtration flow.
A layer of soil (diatomaceous earth) is used to filter the thick liquid. This layer is scraped continuously to prevent clogging. In the photo, the green carpet evacuates the earth scraped.
A layer of soil (diatomaceous earth) is used to filter the thick liquid. This layer is scraped continuously to prevent clogging. In the photo, the green carpet evacuates the earth scraped.
Focus on earth after use.
We use a lot of diatomaceous earth. To avoid infiltration, it should not be stored directly on the ground.