ever use a centrifuge for filtering?

[Equality 7-2521]

Has anyone ever tried using a centrifuge for filtering their NET steeps.....if you have could you please share your results.

 

[papabogart]

Any centrifuge capable of useful volumes and speed that would filter finer than what can be done with pressure or vacuum systems would be cost prohibitive. Nice idea though.

 

[regal55]

Any centrifuge capable of useful volumes and speed that would filter finer than what can be done with pressure or vacuum systems would be cost prohibitive. Nice idea though.

I agree a centrifuge for even pint sized jars would require a forklift to move around, I believe I already answered this question once or twice.

 

[dchemist]

Has anyone ever tried using a centrifuge for filtering their NET steeps.....if you have could you please share your results.

If you're brave you could but the contents into a mason jar and tie a long rope on it. Go outside and spin away!

 

[sparalis]

I almost bought a used centrifuge off of ebay $50.for this use,I think i would be happy running small amounts for myself say 50-100ml at a time,I don't wih to sell it.

 

[papabogart]

Before anyone goes the used route, I suggest you do some research. Any really useful centrifuge is going to need to produce rpm in the thousands. The rotor has a recommended lifetime after which it must be x-rayed for stress fractures or the rotor needs replaced. Any centrifuge should have an enclosure for safety. $$$$$