Dome Filter



I had had a problem with my original type of dome filter- in that it became very clogged after mashing. I have not yet received my replacement new-type of filter from MiniBrew because of the current situation. Mr Tuur- a regular correspondent kindly sent me a pic of his one and using a Dremmel Drill and bur, I cut 2 small semicircular cut-outs in the wall of the filter. The purpose of these is to allow fluid past the filter so that a vacuum does not build in the pump and so cause it failure.

Also, if you frequently experience clogged filters (either dome and / or hop), you can try to wrap the string of the hop bag around the opening and tie it. This can prevent hop leaking, which can cause serious clogging. Be sure to leave room for the bags to expand though.