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In The Winery

may want to reduce the amount of crush pad space
allocated in the plans.

Plumbing: Think through your operations
anticipated on the crush pad. Then use critical
thought as to where certain needs for water are.
Winterizable plumbing, hot and cold, should be
placed so hoses can be used but out of the way of
foot and vehicle traffic, including doorways. Size
the lines to the area to allow for ample flow and Make Every
encourage the plumbing contractor to use full
port handled ball valves and to not use standard
boiler valves for water supply. Plan mechanical Grape Count!
“stub outs” is this area if this area is planned to be
the future expansion area of the winery buildings
growth. Enhance Red Wine Extraction Process

with Pulsair System’s
Wiring: Make sure to think through plug outlet
placement in respect to how it will service each
piece of equipment anticipated, use the shortest • Cap Managament
length of cord and placed so the cords remain out
of the way of foot and vehicle traffic. Examples of • Wine Blending
operations that will need power are: Press, pump,
crusher, must pump, sorting table(s), shaker(s) and Solutions for all sizes of wineries
perhaps a few extra outlets if multiple operations
will be happening in alternate work areas. Make 800 582-7797 www.wine.pulsair.com
sure these electric outlets have weather proof
closures and possibly set up on GFI’s ( Ground
Crush Pad Design Considerations Fault Interrupters ). Ample work lighting, includ-
ing lighting to view into tractor trailers, should be
addressed and ample 110 volts outlets should exist.
Before Building Your Winery Review if ceiling fans are desired on your crush pad
and if so – place them high above the floor to allow
for forklift activity. Review if any “mood lighting”
By: Thomas J. Payette, Winemaking Consultant
is desired on a marketing level outside crushing
hours. Make sure to know what power service
is run to your building in terms of amps and how
many phases (single vs. three phase). Additional
wiring needs may be for internet access, cameras,
intercoms, phone etc.

Drains: A critical feature of the crush pad due
to the large volume of water and cleaning used.
Proper sloping floors to these drains should be used
so water will gravitate toward them without the
assistance of a squeegee If portions of the crush
pad are not covered, make sure to place a three-
way valve from the drain to redirect storm and rain
water to a more proper location (review local build-
ing suggestions). Review the need for a catch basin
to strain solids from the crush pad effluent. Make
sure these drains will withstand the heavy forklift
and equipment traffic.

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