I just picked up some non barbed spouts . Just wondering if it freezes will the tap be pushed of the tubing? And is there vacuum leaks on these styles spouts?
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I just picked up some non barbed spouts . Just wondering if it freezes will the tap be pushed of the tubing? And is there vacuum leaks on these styles spouts?
I use about 3500 a year. if it's an extremely quick freeze after a hard run occasionally there may be a couple. I question if the drop line wasn't pushed on as far or cocked sideways a bit, as the majority have no issue.
No vaccum leaks with semi rigid or flex, I run 27-29 inches all season.
Thanks for the information. Do you push them on by hand or use a tool?Quote:
Originally Posted by blissville maples
I usually just push them on by hand, I moisten the spout by mouth just prior and that makes it just a tad bit easier.
For droplines a cup of hot water works well for spouts and t's. Just quicker for me than using the tool.
By mouth? you are contaminating every drop. Not a good idea at all!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by blissville maples
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Originally Posted by blissville maples
I made a few of these tools last year for gripping the tubing. I did 100 drops last night in 20 minutes putting a spout and a T on each end.
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Originally Posted by maple flats
I am pretty sure the bacteria that is closing tapholes relates to yeasts, molds etc. Found within old tubing not everyday microbes- lol . I've already thought about the idea if contamination using this method and I feel this way....Microbes are everywhere before you open the bag of taps they are already in there!! What about your hands? Or just blowing up against the tree while they wait for you to tap them weeks later? Make drops inside the house and set them on the floor or truck bed?? Snow and rain are not sterile.....I mean come on now think about it.
Unless you open the bag, dip everyone in iodie or alcohol and don't touch it with anything and immediately place it in the tree- guess what there's germs on it!!! But the germs in question are the mold spores and yeast type manifestation that are already occuring in the tubing system as far as I understand and common sense can see.
Interesting, love the ingenuity works for me!! The wood gives you a better grip than the small diameter tubing I take it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trapper2
Correct, I drilled out the center of the dowel a size larger than the tubing as it shrinks when you saw it length ways. I also drill the ends a 1/16 larger to make room for the bulge after the fitting is inserted.Quote:
Originally Posted by blissville maples
What diameter size dowel did you start with? What is the length of the piece of dowel rod that you end up with for the tool. Really looks quite handy.