sweetening the pans

[tessiersfarm]

New to my 2x6 evaporator, how much sap will it take to sweeten the pans to the point of drawing off? I Boiled over 100 gals this weekend and it wasn't even close. Next weekend is maine maple sunday and I would like to be able to finish sunday so I want to get the pans good and sweet before sunday.

[ebourassa]

usually take me about 150-200 depending on sugar content and your rate, i boil between 35-40 hr. the next time you boil you should draw off some. good luck \
erik

[Russell Lampron]

It usually take about 300 gallons for me to get my pans sweetened and draw off a gallon of syrup. I'ld say that you're not quite half way there yet.