Questions about sap line

[ClarkFarmMapleSyrup]

What is the real difference between Leader 5/16" Max Flow Grip Tubing and Leader 30P 5/16 Lateral Line Plastic Tubing? Which should I use to put up a short 100 ft. run between thinned out trees, or should I get 100 ft. of 1/2 mainline? :confused: Please let me know what you guys think.

[maple flats]

At 100' I would not use mainline. Laterals should be 100'. If on gravity, little slope, go 6-12 taps per lateral, if gravity good slope go 20-30 taps per lateral, If vacuum go 5-8 taps/lateral for any slope. As for the difference, I believe the max flow is very slightly bigger ID and is a little softer but better memory. I use it for my drops but use the lower priced 30P for the laterals. This upcoming year will be my first year trying the Max Flow.

[adk1]

I ahvent used any yet, but I bought all max Flow, both grip and flex. When I bought it, it was the same price as 30P

[ClarkFarmMapleSyrup]

I think that I'll use the 30p because of it's ability not to sag as much. There won't be more than 15 taps on it, and i want to get it all downhill without it sagging. It won't be that long of a lateral any way. Ill just set it up and run to the taps with a more flexible tube. I already have alot of that.:cool: