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I did read that, but then I watched two YouTube videos, one by the CEO of Buon Vino, and they say cold water. I didn't have citric acid at the time, so when I noticed the conflict in info, I decided at the time that cold water appeared to be enough. As always, living and learning... thanks!

Yes, I don't think that was the problem. They make it pretty easy to see if they are on in the wrong direction by making them seem crooked if you put them on wrong. That is helpful.

So based on the info you are providing, I may be being a little too timid with my tightening on the bolds. If you are applying that extra pressure, mine probably wasn't tight enough. Thanks so much for the reply and the information! I love this forum! :)

Thanks! I didn't think my wine was such that it would "plug up" the filter but that might be part of it too. I appreciate your reply!

What kind of acid specifically? I presoaked them, but not for long and just in plain water. This may be part of my problem....

Hi, I recently purchased a Buon Vino mini jet. Only used it once to filter out a chardonnay to which I added some peaches. I had racked it 2 or 3 times, so I used the #2 filter. I don't know if I didn't tighten it up enough or if the wine had too much sediment for the #2 filter, but I had a lot...

I grew up in Penn Hills, have moved around a lot with my husband and his job, but we have been back now for 13 years and live in Cranberry Township. My daughter lives in McDonald -- your old neck of the woods (or side of town) :)

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Hi! I am brand new to wine making but have wanted to try it for a long time! Excited to learn from those more experienced! Currently have my first ever batch (from a kit) in initial fermentation stage. Trying a Chardonnay. Thanks for allowing me to join!