450 lb sap block

[SkunkWorks]

I let two 55 gal polybarrels fill with sap and freeze.

I suspect it could be July till it melts. Any suggestions?

[voluntucky tapper]

that happened to me w/one barrel i got a cow water barrel heater ,set it on top,took 2 days to melt ,,its an aluminum ring heater w/ cord you plug in ,

[buckeye gold]

It will melt faster then you think. Drain off melt and run new sap in. The stock tank heater is the best quick way. Once you get 1/3 to half melted just run new sap in and you have free cooling. With new sap running in it will all melt in a couple warm days.

[Sugarmaker]

My suggestion would be to improve your process if possible to reduce the chances for freezing. Much easier said than done sometimes. And all the best plans can still have problems. I have had the back of the sugarhouse frees the water system twice this year. I thought it would be fine, but the temps dropped more than expected.
Those tanks may not be frozen solid?? May just be a outer layer?? Did you try poking a hole in the ice through the lid??
Regards,
Chris

[BAP]

Supposed to be fairly warm this week, so it will melt and help keep the sap from getting too warm.