elitts
03-12-2019, 12:19 PM
So, I've got trees tapped and lines running into a couple of barrels. But I didn't think to much about the fact that the 1.2 gpm pump that I have isn't going to be effective for transferring 50 gallons of sap from the barrels to a tote. So now I'm considering a setup using my shop vac instead for this year.
I'd run food safe tube (3/4" or 1") from the barrel to the tote. Use wood or plastic to seal the tube into the tote, sticking down 6"-8". Then run the hose for my shop vac into the top of the tote also, sealing the opening around the two hose and tube figuring the suction should evacuate the air from the tote first, then start pulling fluid from the barrel.
My goal would of course be for none of the sap to ever come in contact with any part of the shopvac.
Anything wrong with the concept that anyone can see?
Anyone have a better and simpler (and close to free) idea? I'm within extension cord range from my house so I know I have a little bit more flexibility than if I was trying to do this with battery power.
I'd run food safe tube (3/4" or 1") from the barrel to the tote. Use wood or plastic to seal the tube into the tote, sticking down 6"-8". Then run the hose for my shop vac into the top of the tote also, sealing the opening around the two hose and tube figuring the suction should evacuate the air from the tote first, then start pulling fluid from the barrel.
My goal would of course be for none of the sap to ever come in contact with any part of the shopvac.
Anything wrong with the concept that anyone can see?
Anyone have a better and simpler (and close to free) idea? I'm within extension cord range from my house so I know I have a little bit more flexibility than if I was trying to do this with battery power.