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fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-08-12T19:45:08+00:00

Has anyone got any further on sourcing these in the UK?

Statistics: Posted by lyonacre — Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:45 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-07-29T13:04:36+00:00

Thanks Phantom, that makes me feel better, I\'ll rig something up using my plastic hose and store it all in glass.

Statistics: Posted by swill — Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:04 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-07-27T15:36:04+00:00

A sensible post Phantom, to often there is an element of \"Scare Mongering\" in all things our hobby included. That doesn\'t rule out common sense though.
Opus 27

Statistics: Posted by Opus 27 — Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:36 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-07-25T16:32:08+00:00

Here\'s a thought for you.....
Distilleries that also do contract bottling of, specifically Vodka, will often ship it in 1000 litre IBC\'s (intermediate bulk containers - sometimes referred to as \"chemical dumpies\").
It\'s often shipped in the maximum practical strengths i.e. 95.6% ABV. The logic being that they\'re not only food grade, but chemical grade as well.
Now it\'s fair to point out, that some time ago, there was a issue whereby certain of the plasticiser chemicals could leach out of the plastics into the contents, especially when the content was some sort of solvent - like alcohol for instance.
Over time, the plastics technology has improved no end, which is why I have no qualms about using plastic equipment for short term. Like Polyethylenes, polycarbonates and PET.
For example, I often ferment wines/meads in either polyethylene buckets or polycarbonate \"water cooler\" bottles. Also, my Z filter is HDPE (high density polyethylene). The point is, \"short term\", and the properties of the materials. HDPE and PET aren\'t a problem, polycarbonate is very slightly air permeable and as a result will retain smell/aroma and staining after a while.
Either way, nothing will stay in plastics for more than a month or so, or if it\'s a ferment, once the fermenting stage has finished.
I don\'t believe in change for changes sake, so I\'ll use the modern materials for manufacture and short term storage processes, but if it\'s something that needs longer term storage then it\'ll invariably be glass (wood tends to work out a hell of a lot more expensive).
The only downside, is that glass vessels are a lot heavier than plastics... so some thought should be put into the use of glass, with respect of moving and handling the liquids (pumps etc).
So I\'d suggest that Jimmy (and myself to a lesser extent) is right to show caution, but using HDPE/PET kit for pumping, syphoning, filtering etc is a \"non-issue\". The fuselex filters happen to be stainless, so are considerably more robust than plastic and glass, but plastic pipes are fine......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:32 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-07-25T10:32:33+00:00

Hi All
I bought the Nano and I was just wondering what\'s the best way to set it up? Is it ok to have 60-80% spirit running slowly through plastic hoses? (Bought from LHBS). What have you used as a top reservoir?
Swill

Statistics: Posted by swill — Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:32 am

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-15T04:36:18+00:00

I\'m going to get the Nano. It is only $60 in Aus and I like the idea of it for the start cost and cost of running it. I dont fine the carbon messey, I just dont like the Z filter. Here is a link to a fiter review http://brewcellar.com.au/content/wp-con ... ssue-3.pdf

Statistics: Posted by BundyRed — Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:36 am

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-13T04:01:44+00:00

OK, cheers Craig - do we have any definite takers? PM me if you\'re interested and at what sort of price, I\'ll put something together and get in touch with Craig!

Interested but I\'d need to have at least a rough idea of the likely cost (baring in mind that the brew shop have the nano listed at about Â£45....

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:01 am

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-10T15:26:55+00:00

OK, cheers Craig - do we have any definite takers? PM me if you\'re interested and at what sort of price, I\'ll put something together and get in touch with Craig!

Statistics: Posted by Jimmy — Thu Jun 10, 2010 3:26 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-09T13:34:06+00:00

Apologies for the late response about the Fuselex filters to the UK, if anyone wants to ship in a \"group buy\" I\'m happy to do this.If you can give me some numbers I\'ll will work out the best way to deliver. shoot me an email @ quality.stainless@gmail.com

Cheers

Craig

Statistics: Posted by Craig — Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:34 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-02T09:04:15+00:00

Notice the above filter has no flow control, the Fuselex has the tap at the bottom to control the flow making the Fuselex a far superior device.

But it would be nice if Craig could offer the same blond accessories.

Statistics: Posted by Andy — Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:04 am

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-02T02:41:38+00:00

yep ill go for one of those too jimmy, would make stilling even more fun
hoppin

Statistics: Posted by hoppinmad — Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:41 am

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-01T19:08:33+00:00

Pic was from:
http://www.milehidistilling.com/carbon_s/28.htm
In case anyone was curious!

Statistics: Posted by Jimmy — Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:08 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-01T19:07:41+00:00

Changed my mind - I want this one!

Statistics: Posted by Jimmy — Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:07 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-06-01T15:26:13+00:00

Yeah, just to clarify - in the UK the \'nano\' version is available, but the one I was interested in is the one that Andy has, the larger version which we don\'t seem to have over here.

Statistics: Posted by Jimmy — Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:26 pm

fuselex Brand filters ( I\'m the manufacturer)

2010-05-31T02:30:55+00:00

Here's the Nano:

Statistics: Posted by Andy — Mon May 31, 2010 2:30 am