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Do I need a filtration system?

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bluestumcgrew
Hi,

I am working with plastisol inks right now. Most of my chemicals are labelled "environmentally friendly", "green" or "drain safe". I am also on public sewer so no issue with septic systems clogging up.

My question is do I really need a filtration system to be able to call my operation environmentally friendly?

My gut feeling is yes so I am considering the M10 from Rhinotechinc. Seems to be the best bang for the buck that I have found. Does anyone have any issues with the M10?

Thanks in advance for any comments!
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sben763
All the filters are around that price and are very similar. You can build your own with the bigger filters and a discharge pump for around $200-$250. I posted a filter and a layout on how to build.

There is another filter out there about the same price but also incorporates the paper option on the top but that is a waste IMO
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PatWibble
I agree with Sean, you can save money and potentially do a better job by building your own. You can then add as many filters as you need.
The only thing the paper is good for is catching large particles of emulsion that may clog your filters or pump. The same effect can be achieved using old screen mesh. Zip-lock several layers in the form of a bag around the drain outlet underneath the washout booth.
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jeron
sben763 said:
All the filters are around that price and are very similar. You can build your own with the bigger filters and a discharge pump for around $200-$250. I posted a filter and a layout on how to build.

There is another filter out there about the same price but also incorporates the paper option on the top but that is a waste IMO
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Could you post a link to that Sean. I still need to get some sort of filtration on my sink.

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