Spout emergency

[sams64]

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]

no, but this might be a real good time to move into the 21st century. Get some 5/16 taps.

[killingworthmaple]

I have some in CT

Nathan
860-604-8115

[sams64]

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]

yes, a 5/16 leaves a smaller wound, heals sooner and is thus better for the tree's health.

[Ravenseye]

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.

[wiam]

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]

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]

Essex County Coop usually has the metal spiles

[BlueberryHill]

There are 5/16 stainless taps available. If you really want to avoid plastic, that is the way I would probably go.

[WI Sugarpop]

http://sapmeister.com/
We switched to these 5/16 SS taps for this year. We got them from Andersons for $1.60 each.

[sams64]

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]

2.99 per tap at Tractor Supply just so you know.

[eustis22]

Whyn't you just order from The Maple Guys? They're .35-.40 apiece.