There are three methods of filtering. Use the chart below to find the method that’s best for you!
Good
Better
Best
Very economical. Doesn't necessarily require any additional equipment.
Steam Bottlers streamline the filtering and bottling process and help eliminate sugar sand.
Smoky Lake offers the FIRST and ONLY stainless steel Filter Press. Indisputably food grade.
Straight forward to use. However, Cone Filters can plug up quickly. Using them can sometimes get messy.
Excellent upgrade from Cone Filters! Simply shimmy out the top prefilter whenever syrup flow slows.
Our illustrated instruction manual and video tutorials will walk you through the process. You will get the hang of it quickly!
Reusable filters and prefilters! See care instructions on the package.
Reusable filters and prefilters! See care instructions on the package.
Disposable paper filters and Filter Aide.
Moderate. Some syrup will be soaked up into the cone filters.
Moderate. Some syrup will be soaked up into the Flat filters.
Very little. After filtering, very little syrup remains in the press. Any syrup that lands in the drip tray can be reserved for your next filtering session.
Pre-wet the filters and use hot syrup for best results.
The optional Vacuum Filter Applicator can accelerate speed. Available for 16 x 16 Steam Bottlers.
The filtering goes fast! Especially when using an air pump because it frees up your hands.