Cider Presses and Grinders

[Dan Wombles]

What do you use for a grinder?

Speidel, See post above

 

[sandbur]

Speidel, See post above

Sorry, Dan... I did not look at who had made the post, but just at the reply.

My mistake!

 

[Appleman]

Water presses work great provided you do not over-size and install a water reclaim system to reduce usage. I have an heirloom corell press which grinds with a direct shaft motor with double baskets which allows me to process about 30 to 35 gallons per hour. The press is a turn screw hydraulic system that works vey smoothly. The press is mounted on wheels and is easily transported to local elementary schools for a day of cider pressing with the kids. The system is very efficient turning out around 3 gallons of juice per bushel. Clean up is a breeze and highly recommend this unit.

 

[sandbur]

Water presses work great provided you do not over-size and install a water reclaim system to reduce usage. I have an heirloom corell press which grinds with a direct shaft motor with double baskets which allows me to process about 30 to 35 gallons per hour. The press is a turn screw hydraulic system that works vey smoothly. The press is mounted on wheels and is easily transported to local elementary schools for a day of cider pressing with the kids. The system is very efficient turning out around 3 gallons of juice per bushel. Clean up is a breeze and highly recommend this unit.

Do you have any pictures or links? I have no idea what a water press is.

 

[Appleman]

Here is a picture of a water operated water bladder press http://www.oescoinc.com/lancman-vspi-x250-water-operated-bladder-press.html