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PATheron
10-06-2012, 05:31 PM
Has anyone ever run across any studies on how much less sap you get from 3/16 taps? Theron
DrTimPerkins
10-06-2012, 06:39 PM
Has anyone ever run across any studies on how much less sap you get from 3/16 taps? Theron

Approximately 60% of 5/16" spout under vacuum.
PATheron
10-06-2012, 06:45 PM
How about the quarter inch ones Dr.? Thanks Theron
DrTimPerkins
10-06-2012, 07:48 PM
How about the quarter inch ones Dr.? Thanks Theron

Not much research on them, but probably around 80% or a little better.
Mogli
10-10-2012, 07:11 AM
on another note what is the safe suggested sizes for trees for 1/4" taps for 1 and how large for 2 and 3 taps