How to use the Minneer Milk/Cream Separator

[@goodwilltriumph2842]

This is a lifesaver! I bought the Vevor and had no idea. You are going straight to heaven for this!

[@horsefeathersfarm7360]

They should pay you for this video. It's more in depth and easier to understand than their corporate video.

[@sc-rc3zk]

There is a learning curve. I have used it around 8 times and now would give it a 7/10. A couple of things: 1) The edges of the two spouts are sharp and can cut you. 2) the temperature of the milk is important with regards to the thickness of the cream that initially comes out - you really have to play with the set screw 3) you can’t adjust the cream mix once you start the separation process. It takes a constant temperature and slight adjustment of the set screw. 4) at the end, replace the containers and run through about 8-12 cups hot (150^) water. Clean up is easier

[@Dina_tankar_mina_ord]

See this is what makes youtube to a great platform. Informative, well made guides on stuff you didnt knew existed. Love it. :D

[@jamesellsworth9673]

RIGHT ON! PLUS...I can use equipment like this for my dairy product projects.

[@Getouttahere78]

Bringing back a lot of memories. A neighbor had one that operated by hand. She used to let us turn the handle. That was a proper workout 😁😁

[@s.leemccauley7302]

We used to have our own milk cows. My grandmother had a hand cranked separator and my folks had an electric one. First and las rule is use lots of hot water and keep it squeaky clean or you would get sour milk in just a few hours. Thanks for the video guys..

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Hi! Would you boil the parts? I would think bleaching would work well but if one did not have access to bleach, boiling the pieces would work?

[@whirled_peas]

@@n.a.garciafamilysanitiser should work too. You get no rinse sanitiser for fermenting

[@butterfrogfarm]

Thank you so much! I just got my Minneer and it's been just sitting in the box but after watching this I am ready to get it out and use it. Your video was easy to understand and made perfect sense!

[@2guysandacooler]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

[@lilblackduc7312]

This brought back a lot of memories from the early 1960s. Boy, oh boy. Thank you...@@2guysandacooler

[@sc-rc3zk]

I just learned a couple of other things. The wafer must be dry. You have to gently push up around the edge (I used a jelly spreader) until it opens. Wash and dry it. You will need to do it every time you use the machine. Also the engine shaft and the small funnel with the yellow gasket stuck together. I must not have cleaned them properly. It was messy. Good luck!

[@DuStKalle]

It boggles my mind that guys would spend so much time in designing the product and then throw in poorly written instructions, definitely not by a native English speaker. Typical for the Chinese, though there is a zillion of Chinese with English as a second language. So thank you for your help.

[@thelittlethingskate9567]

Oh my gosh, I was about to cry trying to figure out how to understand the stupid instructions!!

[@HenryFriesen2222]

Thank you. The part where to make sure on the disc that the con vex points is the first one to put on before all the other ones. I thought mine didn't work until I seen this. So again, thank you

[@tommeagle5896]

Growing up here.We had International cream separator.It was a big one and we sold cream in Deer Park,Wa.Still have it.It was all stainless steel on case iron mount.The separator is about the same as yours.It was a commercial milk separator.

[@mumken2006]

The best viedo explaining this thing, better than others abd the useless instructions comes with it. Thank you.

[@2guysandacooler]

You are welcome 😀

[@vnatik]

Thanks for this super-useful video. Just got a new machine and was struggling with the assembling. You saved my day. Thanks a ton!

[@tammygibson5768]

I’m planning on purchasing this for my fresh raw milk/ butter. Thank you for all the information on this machine. I find it very nice to learn all this before I actually start to use it.

[@katrinaanon1038]

What is also amazing is it is nearly identical to the Vevor 50 litre an hour cream separator.

[@djhavel3732]

i have to study on how this machine works and its funny that i came across a video assembling it, i didnt need to know all of it but its a nice info that idek if i will ever use it lool

[@MelissaFerguson-il4ec]

Any trouble shooting tips for a brand new separator that the water only comes out one spout? Have not even gotten to trying milk steps. The pin hole is visible on the drum. Have adjusted the gold screw tightness as well.

[@pinkgrandma402]

Thank you for this informative video. Very well done. May I ask you a question? I used mine today for the first time and when I turned it off milk would pour out the vent or also it happened when I turned the machine on. I turned it off to heat up more milk. I didnt know if it was ok on the motor to leave it running for that long. When I turned it back on cream came out of the vent. Sometimes it was cream and sometimes milk. I can't figure out what I did wrong.

[@SL-fn9rw]

Thank you so much for this in-depth video. It was a life saver and my first assembly was a success. Kindly inform what would be the settings of the screw to yield cream to make cultured butter. Many thanks for your efforts and help in passing on the knowledge.

[@jonesfamily9119]

Thank you is not enough. The directions in the product pamphlet are quite lacking and unclear. You made something so overwhelming beyond simple. Again thank you.

[@wahyuwij1022]

does tightening the screw clockwise make the creamer thicker? a bit confused since what you explaining on the other hands what other explains, tighten clockwise thicker cream, counterclockwise thinner cream

[@sharoncain4179]

Hi, do you have to run heated water through every time you use it or just the first time? Thank you

[@TaLeng2023]

Wow that's pretty yellow almost like butter. What if you want to get something like, whipping cream, what setting do you use?

[@Thisisit120]

I do appreciate you doing this video because it definitely taught me how to work my cream and milk separator. But I have a problem with milk getting down into the base of the unit it leaks down and in the bottom and I have to take it apart and it’s already started to rust inside. And I’ve only used it three times. Also what do you do about the little desk that’s like a pillow and has three bumps on one side and when you put it into the machine the bumps go downward? It gets filled with milk and there’s no way to get it out what am I doing wrong?

[@2guysandacooler]

Yes. The bumps go downward. That creates a space for the milk to enter slowly. You should be able to just take it out with no problem. As far as the leak, you might want to reach out to the company and let them know. They might have a better answer for you..

[@David-te9cw]

the motor screws are to adjust minimal gaping of the top of the cones to the milk spout

[@g.e.dworld_n_lens6611]

thanks for this wonderful video I loved watching it

[@jeanneromanoskie7428]

Wish I had seen a good video of it after getting mine out. The only ones I found at the time were in Russian. I have washed all my disc parts in the dishwasher before using it. Have I ruined it? They are funky looking.

[@boomdiddyah]

Most helpful video, thanks so much!

[@teyjahxaveriss6270]

Thanks for the easy directions 😊😊😊

[@dbuice3]

The buoy has taken on liquid after use and hand washing. Any idea how to take it apart? I can hear the water rattling around, and it leaks out when I shake it... I don't want it to contaminate the milk.

[@2guysandacooler]

If you are very careful, that buoy can be separated into two pieces. Be careful not to bend it or dent it though😅

[@2guysandacooler]

You could also place it in a dehydrator or the oven on low to evaporate the the moisture

[@johnfitzgerald3875]

Mate would this separate coconut milk and cream?

[@Vikingwerk]

What do you do if milk is getting in to the motor housing?

[@AdmiringFoliage-nu3nr]

Thank for the vidio but why is the downer part rotating as well

[@marlenbrauns4227]

I can’t get the part with all the disk pulled if the knob. Any tips to fix that?

[@glennfeldt_74]

The cream I get from the machine is impossible to whip. I have tried to adjust for various thicknesses but it doesn’t matter. Any ideas?

[@rudolfabbas7968]

thanks.where can i get the machine?????

[@melfurnproducts7152]

Thanks. Really appreciate your video

[@Polones12]

Can you make creamfresh with it?

[@jenniferschmitt7938]

I'm using my machine for the first time, but the water is only coming out one spout not both. Am I doing something wrong?

[@dhhzdhhz539]

I am having problems with it leaking in between the milk and cream spout and it has a lot of foam. Looks like wipe cream. I gess you save all of that?

[@matthewg4956]

Is it all or nothing on the fat removal? I mean can I set it up to say split 1% & 3% fat?

[@MysticDonBlair]

Good question

[@2guysandacooler]

That is correct. Originally I thought that the screw would adjust the amount of fat left in the milk. That's not the case. The milk will always come out as 0% fat skim milk. The screw adjusts how much milk is in the cream

[@matthewg4956]

@@2guysandacooler thank you for clarifying that point.

[@katharinaduck2514]

Guten Abend, habe das gleiche Gerät gekauft bei meinem separater läuft die Milch von der Seite aus, was kann die Ursache sein? Grüße aus Germania von Katharina

[@AllenGottfried]

Thanks for this. After watching the video I was pretty sure we got it right but after starting to separate the goat milk it started to leak out the back from the skim milk spot where the extender sits on top. It really seems like it needs a seal. We lost a lot of milk -- any thoughts?

[@sharoncain4179]

We had this problem also. My son saw that he didn’t have the spouts positioned like the one shown in the video. When he fixed them, the leaking stopped… just an idea in case you haven’t tried that

[@izzysequines4496]

I am trying to figure mine out as well, I have the same issue. I have to put everything on while the filter is spinning, when it starts, the motor makes it jiggle, it hits the spout rings, and it bounces back and forth like pinball, making the bad noises and not letting the machine start up all the way. About the send my first batch of milk through, water will only come out of the milk side, no matter what I do, so we will see 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@hey-its-me-bobby-D]

have you tried using this to help get the water out of your homemade butter?

[@astudent8885]

Just a few things I learned the hard way I want to add in case someone stumbles upon this: 1) make sure you pour the milk immediately after the hot water goes through, the device cools faster than you think and if it does the fat will harden and cause blockage (and farting milk) u really don’t want that. 2) if the device is making weird scratching noises it’s probably because one of the components isn’t put in place properly causing the stick under float bowl to scratch the inside of the disks while they spin (very bad). Make sure to be mindful of noise when u use it; it should be as quiet as possible and not very shaky. 3) it helps to mark the closed setting with tape on the edge of the milk bowl so the open/close setting is a no-brainer. Once I accidentally poured water over the machine while it was on and not spinning (oops) because I thought it was closed. It still works but caused me massive amount of stress. Good luck using!

[@astudent8885]

Oh and 4) make sure you do not skip any washing steps, or the milk will go bad

[@astudent8885]

5) and make sure you don’t get creative and separate cream from the cream after the cream has been separated. It will cause all the cream to go into the milk. I tried to save some milk after I set the cream setting to too thin… ya just don’t be like me

[@astudent8885]

Dang I honestly made a lot of mistakes

[@angeforster478]

I can't seem to get this thing to stop making so much noise. The bottom funnel is rattling like a rusty muffler hanging under the truck. Any thoughts on why this is happening??? And if so, how to fix it? I've been working on it for an hour and it's driving me crazy.

[@kbarsfarms]

I need help with the separator. The mouths still move. What. I doing wrong

[@shadrackruricha9675]

very informative.I used one in year 1997/8 but how i wish i had this knowledge.

[@kateschoenbeck4105]

I bought this separator and after trying to decipher the manual found your video and it’s been a huge help. However when I assemble the machine and turn it on there is a metal on metal sound. When I push up on the cream spout it quiets down but as soon as I release it starts again. Almost acts like it’s motor is off balance Do you have a suggestion on how I could rectify this?

[@2guysandacooler]

It could be that the pieces are not level or somehow the unit is not level...

[@kateschoenbeck4105]

I’d say it’s the pieces. I put a level on the base, thinking the same thing and it shows level. However o noticed when assembled the milk in the bowl doesn’t sit that way. It’s higher on one side. Hmm. Thank you for your insight.

[@donnys3737]

I had the same problem. There are three bolts underneath the machine. You can use the tool that came with it to align the central shaft. Turn the entire bolt, including both nuts, clockwise to pull the top towards the direction of the bolt and anticlockwise to push it away. You have to keep placing the pieces up to the cream spout back on to check for the correst alignment. I hope this helps

[@TheHeavenlyHomestead]

The whole top is spinning, the spouts and the bowl. What am I doing wrong? I followed the instructions

[@mummoshable]

Very clear thank you! How do you make butter from butter milk?

[@2guysandacooler]

buttermilk is the by product from making butter

[@hoangdat3749]

Does it work with coconut milk? Or it is just for cow milk. Thank you.

[@dhhzdhhz539]

Thanks again for your help

[@SadiraSeven]

Reading Woody Guthrie’s novel, House of Earth, and about halfway through, a cream separator is used and i had no idea what such a machine would look like or how it would be used. So, thank you! for helping me understand details of milk and cream processing. :) 🎉

[@MadmanGoneMad2012]

I'm reading 'The Easy Life' by Marguerite Duras, and a cream separature is also mentioned. I looked it up and was expecting to see a power-operated heavy machinery.

[@louannad1]

Now I want one of those separators for my house. But how much can I afford to spend? Ouch not that much. Great video.

[@TheMarieCrews]

thank you ❤

[@muhammadnadeem-jt3cs]

Minneer Milk/Cream Separator made by?

[@alfredoadice8331]

Is it possible to separate whole milk bought?

[@michalpiskac9736]

Yes it is. Unless it’s not homogenized of course ☺️

[@AdrianHDiaz-mj5dk]

Thank you for your video. When I try the hot water, and I check for correct assembly, the came leaking under the milk funnel… I redo it and still the leak is there

[@sharoncain4179]

We had the same problem. My son adjusted the spouts to be in the same exact position as this video shows and the leaking stopped

[@igorcastorino347]

This machine is very interesting, but unfortunately I can not find to buy in Brazil

[@2guysandacooler]

😢😢

[@mohiduddin3580]

@@2guysandacooler good morning sir how much price.can I get Bangladesh

[@MsZeldasaga]

Does the thicker cream have more fat content that the thinner cream?

[@2guysandacooler]

yes

[@grumpyae86]

Man.. you’re more manly than any men. Intelligent like an engineer, handle any mechanical things, make OG food like men did back in the day like salami etc and also a chef. Tell me what else you can’t do.

[@adurbin2281]

Thank you!

[@Dmenbiker]

Kinda wishing I had cows so I could purchase one of these seemingly awesome machines..... Does pasteurizing whole milk have an effect on cream separation ??? The LOW temp version, of pasteurization...

[@2guysandacooler]

Hey Dave. LOL So far, in how I've used this unit low temp pasteurizing doesn't seem to have an effect on cream separation.

[@rogeredwards9872]

were can you get parts for the drum

[@rogeredwards9872]

Where can I get parts for this separator

[@2guysandacooler]

you should contact the seller.

[@SyamilahStore]

good explanation. thanks

[@yinhonglin9592]

Really wonder how high the butterfat of the cream is. Can I reach to 50%? Can I put the light cream to make thicker cream?

[@sc-rc3zk]

You can get it so high it will hardly flow at room temperature

[@mattatyisrael2882]

When making cultured milk “yogurt” can you use the Minneer cream/milk separator to separate liquid “whey protein” from the curd? Yogurt?

[@tabithaelliott6855]

No it would not work for this. You need a greek yogurt strainer, cheesecloth or coffee filter over a strainer. Let it sit for 12+ hours.

[@Tiffycha1982]

How's the cream separator holding up?

[@2guysandacooler]

So far so good. Still works just like the day I bought it. I do wish it was a little bigger but it certainly does the job..

[@l2iowacowgirl893]

Thank you

[@bathulaankamarao407]

I want small machine for homemade is it available aren't .

[@rhysjones3726]

I have just received my separator, and It only has 13 discs Will this be a problem?

[@2guysandacooler]

Was it this brand?

[@rhysjones3726]

@@2guysandacooler Vevor - but exactly the same

[@rhysjones3726]

@@2guysandacooler i found the discs are loose, so when I am putting together the disc rotor together I cant keep the top disc with the hole aligned with the outlet. I spins inside the rotor.

[@balkangetaway]

Is this the same as the vevor one on ali. I can't seem to find this one in Europe.

[@2guysandacooler]

could be. Most of these units are Chinese made so I would imagine they are very similar.

[@katrinaanon1038]

I have the Vevor 50 litre/hour separator. The only difference I have found thus far, is the allen set screw for the bowl height, which the Vevor lacks. Keep this link around because the Vevor directions stink.

[@irish4622]

Hi i got the same machine and tested it out today, followed everything.. but it didnt separate the milk and cream, only milk came out and some very thin milk thats supposed to come out from the cream spout... do you think its because i only used about 500ml full cream UHT milk? Should i use more milk but was concerned about wasting them.. i tried doing it 3x and experimented the screw tightness, but still the same result.. what do you think i did wrong? Thank you..

[@jblaze1375]

Wow, I can't believe nobody replied to you... You can't separated milk that has been homogenized. This is for either fresh raw milk or pasteurized non-homogenized milk. Hope this helps.

[@3FAZNI]

How much of that heavy cream you got from one gallon of milk?

[@2guysandacooler]

10%. For 20 quarts of raw milk I got 2 quarts of heavy cream

[@3FAZNI]

@@2guysandacooler 👍

[@mandarin408]

So if I have to warm up the milk then it is pasteurized. Is this suitable for just raw , not pasteurized milk?

[@2guysandacooler]

warming up the milk is not the same as pasteurized. In this video I used raw milk

[@katrinaanon1038]

I use pasteurized milk (162 degF) and then cool it to 125 degF which should yield milk at 90 degF at the outlet. When I was cooling the milk to 118-120degF the milk at the outlet was 86 degF.

[@glennfeldt_74]

How the heck do you clean the float? It’s full of liquid now which will turn sour if left in there.

[@joszko3]

I have managed to open it up, you have to lift it up around the edges, little but little, but it's possible. It was full of milk. Not sure whether to put some seal to prevent it? Has anyone got any ideas?

[@glennfeldt_74]

@@joszko3 I actually superglued mine shut after opening it up.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

What will it do for over-the-counter, homogenized milk? Can we use this to extract more milk fat from 'heavy' cream?

[@2guysandacooler]

Great question. I'll have to give it a try and see.

[@astudent8885]

No I don’t think you can separate milk or fat from cream. It works only with milk

[@DamselFlyMagic]

I haven't used the separator more than 4 times and now when I plug it in, it has power, but nothing happens. Please help.

[@2guysandacooler]

You might want to reach out to the manufacturer. The moment you turn it on it should start spinning

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Will this machine separate cream from homogenized milk? We only use milk from our sweet jersey cow Blossom, and her milk separates all by itself! ( should have paid extra for that feature)😂

[@2guysandacooler]

Great question. I don't know. I'll have to buy some regular milk and see... Sounds like a bonus video on the horizon!!

[@n.a.garciafamily]

@@2guysandacooler did you try it? ☺️

[@peteesche8908]

@@2guysandacooler I'h wondering if you tried this.

[@katrinaanon1038]

The answer is yes. I have goats and their milk is naturally homogenized and it separates cream just fine.

[@LMF5000]

How does the thickness setting screw actually work internally?

[@2guysandacooler]

It applies pressure to the inside mechanism that either restricts the flow of milk or allows it to flow more freely.

[@MrFakhruddin52]

I need one. Need guidance. And price. 20lit a day.

[@katrinaanon1038]

It is available on Amazon. The Vevor is almost Identical and manufacturer rated at 50 litres/hour.

[@pnwRC.]

Great video!

[@IggySky]

Thank you for the Video... Good Stuff: Questions: Do you think this unit can be used to separate gel from flaxseed? Flaxseed creates gel when heated and I been seeking a unit that will extract that gel from the small flaxseed...

[@2guysandacooler]

That's a really good question. I'm not sure how the seeds would interact with the small disks inside. It might clog it up.

[@IggySky]

Thank you.

[@joemallia7574]

Hi Eric great video as usual. I have made some parmesan just recently with store bought 2% fat whole milk. Parmesan is traditionally made with skim milk and whole milk that has a combined fat content of 2%. So my question is what is the fat content of the skim milk you are producing with this device and how do you check fat content?

[@2guysandacooler]

Hey Joe. When I start off my raw milk has a 4% fat content. This separator removes the butter fat and leaves me with 0% fat skim milk. I take it to a local dairy farm that produces cheese to have it tested. Now I can take my skim milk 0% fat and mix it with my whole raw milk 4% fat to get some awesome parm cheese 😁

[@joemallia7574]

So is it a 50% skim milk, 50% raw milk 4% fat to get your desired 2% fat milk for making parmesan?

[@2guysandacooler]

@@joemallia7574 presicely 😁

[@JamesFleming1]

Great video. I love that sink! Can you tell me where you got it? Also, are you still in Panama?

[@2guysandacooler]

Hey James. Thanks... I designed the sink and had it made at a local welding shop. We needed a very specific size for our business. I am still in Panama. You?

[@JamesFleming1]

@@2guysandacooler not yet. Work on my farm is slow because of Covid, but the farmhouse is coming along. That should be done in June. I hope to get back there once I get vaccinated

[@zceie24]

I had water leaking/flooding out of the hole in the red base! Pls help

[@maybabe85]

Did you ever figure out how to correct this? I am having the same problem. Water keeps coming out of the hole in the bottom

[@patchlange]

same here

[@katrinaanon1038]

Check the filter assembly especially the filter gasket.

[@Joannahartley]

How much butter do you get from a gallon of milk?

[@2guysandacooler]

depends on the milk and the fat content. Usually less than 1/2 pound

[@katrinaanon1038]

From 2 gallons goat milk I get between 12-16 ounces butter, 1 cup buttermilk, and maybe 1-3/4 gallons skimmed milk.

[@lizd4036]

I am having a hard time figuring out how to connect the ac adapter to the plug--doesn't make sense....any clues would be helpful........the end of the cord they sent has electrical tape and little prong.....so weird......

[@2guysandacooler]

Hello Liz. If yours looks lime mine there are 2 chords. One connected to the motor and the other that connects to the wall. The unit that connects to the motor should have a plug that looks like a stereo or microphone plug on the end. Plug that end into the corresponding hole on the wall adaptor. Then plug the wall adaptor into the wall. If yours doesn't look like that then you might want to reach out to Minneer. Their customer service is excellent..

[@ibeam5790]

Are the metal parts aluminum or stainless steel?

[@danielf.7151]

Stainless steel.

[@katrinaanon1038]

Stainless steel.

[@DamselFlyMagic]

the milk is leaking into the base. I've assembled it as described and double checked everything, but it still is leaking. please help. TIA.

[@raywilson7512]

We just bought one for our lab and it does the same thing. I originally thought that adjusting the three bolts under the unit would fix this but that just changed the balance, so I had to readjust them back. Any insight would be a big help.

[@katrinaanon1038]

I would check and make sure all the disks are in their correct place, then check the gasket and its runs for damage. Make sure the spouts are correct along with the funnels.

[@n.a.garciafamily]

So amazing!

[@zubairjutt4808]

I need this machine ans what's price of this machine and how to send in pakistan city Faisalabad.

[@timepass-sn6cz]

Very nice video but price please say

[@2guysandacooler]

You can check it out here: amzn.to/3yKxQyB (the price changes slightly from time to time)

[@BharataIshaya]

What yield of cream should I expect from one gallon of milk from a jersey cow?

[@2guysandacooler]

Hard to say. Anywhere between 1 pint and 1 quart. Some produce more some less. Also depends on the season..

[@BharataIshaya]

@@2guysandacooler thank you, I really appreciate your experience.

[@bustamove9877]

It is hard to say but we can narrow it down. Jersey milk is typically very close to 5% fat. One (US) gallon is 3.78 liters and weighs about 3.91 kg. The fat will be about 5% of that or 0.195 kg. We'll assume a full separation and if we go with a 40% heavy cream then you can expect 0.195 kg to be 40% of 0.487 kg total cream or about 0.49 liters. converting back into imperial units (for those who desire it) that's about 0.13 (US) gallons or 0.5 quart or 1 pint.

[@basshorizon1634]

There are now only 9 States that don't allow milk purchase from the farm gate. So there are many that do.

[@pattybb2823]

Presumably, you can’t use homogenised milk in it?

[@keekeejenkins6162]

I use it for goats milk which is naturally homogenized- although it will naturally seperate over time. So it's possible it might work for store bought...

[@katrinaanon1038]

It works fine on homogenized products. I use it for my goats' milk, which is naturally homogenized, and it works fine.

[@anyelohernandez6126]

Good night Eric from the Dominican Republic I greet you. when you say milk / cream separator it means heavy cream. please is like that.

[@2guysandacooler]

yes

[@arjuns1164]

Is all the parts SS and please write the cost.

[@darrenbenham1890]

I know this video is a year old but hopefully you're still watching comments. If so, do you know how the screw controls the thickness of the cream, or can you point me in the right direction to find out?

[@2guysandacooler]

the screw regulates how much milk goes through the centriguge at a time. When more milk passes through the thinner the cream will be, when less milk passes through the thicker it will be