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sams64
03-01-2015, 12:29 PM
So it looks like I left my bucket of spouts under a pile of snow and cannot find them. Anybody know a source for 7/16 bucket spouts with in an hour of Rowley, MA? I really want to tap some trees today.
I'm going to order some today for later this week, but, would like some today.
Sam
maple flats
03-01-2015, 04:34 PM
no, but this might be a real good time to move into the 21st century. Get some 5/16 taps.
killingworthmaple
03-01-2015, 07:11 PM
I have some in CT
Nathan
860-604-8115
sams64
03-02-2015, 08:47 AM
Thanks, Nathan. New ones on order from Bascom should be here tomorrow.
If I wanted to join the 21st century I'd order genetically engineered maple syrup from Amazon and have it delivered by drone;)
In all honesty is there a good reason to go 5/16" instead? I've always used the 7/16" and never had a reason to change.
sam
maple flats
03-02-2015, 09:41 AM
yes, a 5/16 leaves a smaller wound, heals sooner and is thus better for the tree's health.
Ravenseye
03-02-2015, 09:50 AM
Can you get 5/16 bucket saps made out of metal? I don't trust plastic and try never to use it. I'm old fashioned like that. Don't use plastic frames for my bees either. I wouldn't mind switching my old metal bucket spouts if 5/16 works better.
There are 5/16 metal spouts available. New plastic each year introduces less bacteria into the tree and the tree will give you more sap.
Maplesedge
03-02-2015, 10:53 AM
Tractor Supply has taps, buckets, sap bags, and filters. Probably one near you.
That said, I use 5/16 too, boil them, and new tubing every year, but I only do six holes.
Smitty8377
03-02-2015, 11:25 PM
Essex County Coop usually has the metal spiles
BlueberryHill
03-03-2015, 06:56 AM
There are 5/16 stainless taps available. If you really want to avoid plastic, that is the way I would probably go.
WI Sugarpop
03-03-2015, 07:25 AM
http://sapmeister.com/
We switched to these 5/16 SS taps for this year. We got them from Andersons for $1.60 each.
sams64
03-03-2015, 10:27 AM
I checked out Tractor Supply and they told me they don't have sugaring supplies, but all the other stores do. I like Essex County Co-op and get most of my chicken feed there, but, they have a few sugaring items which they appear to sell as novelties. The spouts I saw there last year were price from $5-8 each. Ain't nobody got $$$ for $8 spouts.
Mine should be here today or tomorrow. I'm waiting impatiently.
sam
Maple Douglas
03-03-2015, 07:58 PM
2.99 per tap at Tractor Supply just so you know.
eustis22
03-04-2015, 06:44 AM
Whyn't you just order from The Maple Guys? They're .35-.40 apiece.
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