Eastern Ontario 2022

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03-30-2022, 03:42 PM
paulslund

Well..if the forecast holds true these next 5-6 days might be it for the season! Hopefully we get good runs before then but the overnight lows aren't as low as I would like..

:cry:

I guess we take what we can get..

(hmm..trying to upload jpg of weather forecast and won't let me).
03-30-2022, 04:15 PM
Someclown

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Originally Posted by paulslund

(hmm..trying to upload jpg of weather forecast and won't let me).

FYI Image posting on the site has been down for months now so it's not your issue
03-30-2022, 09:32 PM
paulslund

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Originally Posted by Someclown

FYI Image posting on the site has been down for months now so it's not your issue

Oh good.. thank you!
03-30-2022, 10:12 PM
Swingpure

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Originally Posted by paulslund

I have some pots I've been wanting to convert to a vacuum filter so I"m always looking for more ideas before I take the plunge and drill into my pots.. LOL

The arch I'm planning will be 18x48 (just a bit wider actually.. I have 2 double full hotel pans that I boil on.

Paul.

I followed 4walls design and it works fantastic. Filters very quickly and filters well. I still need to add the over center clamps to make it perfect.
03-31-2022, 03:17 PM
paulslund

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Originally Posted by 4Walls

transportable.

You should see my 8 gallon SS vacuum filter that I just built. I will have to post a complete write up with plans. The whole thing cost less than 200$ and will run 5 gallons of syrup through clear in 2 minutes without a single drop spilled or wasted.

Do you also have a youtube of the filter working? I couldn't find a post for it here..

Thanks!
Paul.
03-31-2022, 07:28 PM
limestone

We’re back in action today with an excellent run that put us up over 50% of our expected syrup yield.
Hoping the run continues into the night .Forecasted weather looks promising on into mid next week. Maybe there’s hope for a great season yet,fingers crossed.
03-31-2022, 08:44 PM
Galena

Same here, got about 11l this morning and about 32 during the 7pm collection. Checked at 9, some in the buckets but only one tree is really hot think it'll be fine til morning. Warned neighbours (both work in emergency services) to expect to see me wearing floaties and stumbling around in zombie mode and firing up Shack Whacky this weekend, so they won't be concerned lol :-)
04-01-2022, 07:51 AM
limestone

From what I se here this morning you will definitely be in zombie mode Galena. Just ducked in for a quick breakfast after collecting.It ran just as good overnight as it did yesterday here.
Off the to a full day of “sugar shack life”
04-01-2022, 09:50 AM
paulslund

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Originally Posted by Galena

. Warned neighbours (both work in emergency services) to expect to see me wearing floaties and stumbling around in zombie mode and firing up Shack Whacky this weekend, so they won't be concerned lol :-)

Being a big fan of "Breaking Bad" when it was on, every spring I tell my neighbours that if they see a lot of steam coming from my area, I'm just boiling sap, not making meth! :lol:

Just emptied an almost overflowing collection barrel to the head tank. 200L + whatever is on the buckets.. Not sure what to expect today but it ran decently overnight, but with no freeze I don't know how long the trees will give. Expecting a good day tomorrow though..

So I've decided after the maple run dries up (which might be Monday/Tuesday for me), I'm going to tap the three yellow birch trees I have.. they are suppose to start giving when the maples stop. I've always wanted to try that so I figured what the heck.. apparently boiling over a lower heat provides best results.. :)
04-01-2022, 10:50 AM
Galena

Working my way through the first 20+l from yesterday and this morning...approx another 50l to go lol