Budgetary Question

[OneLegJohn]

What does a small bottling line go for? And what time of bottling system is typical for the maple industry?

[maple flats]

I don't think a 250 bucket/1285 tap operation could support a bottling line. Now, if you are talking about a canner with burner and valve, look in any of the equipment catalogs. I have several, the Lapierre is in front of me, I'll use their price. 16x16 with stand, burner, outlet, filter rack, thermometer fitting, lid, and adjustable shelf is $626. Other sizes are available. Now if you really mean a bottling line you are talking several thousand dollars and would need a estimate by whatever company was selling it.

[tuckermtn]

check with Bascoms- they sometimes have pieces of automated bottling systems in their used equipment listings...

[OneLegJohn]

I should clarify. I'm researching a completely separate business model. Purchasing bulk syrup, processing, and reselling.

Although, I'm ready for an auto stop fill for my canner. I waste so much syrup when I open the valve to fill a jug and get distracted.