well i was back out in the bush again got 20 more taps up then i ran out of 5/16 line so i whent back to the house tyo try this pump i just bought and it don't work so i got to figure out why
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well i was back out in the bush again got 20 more taps up then i ran out of 5/16 line so i whent back to the house tyo try this pump i just bought and it don't work so i got to figure out why
Cheryl and I are planning to attend the NE OHIO Maple Producers meeting tomorrow, 1-26-08, to give a seminar on making Maple Mustard. This value added product helps turn the good flavored grade B and C syrup into additional sales dollars. Hopefully meet some new friends in Maple.
Chris
Made up more drop lines today waiting for the new vacuum pump to show up.
New pump from Indiana Vacuum is impressive. Gonna have to be carefull not to pull roots and all into the releaser! LOL
Mark
gm,
Yea when you see the tree roots coming in to the sugarhouse, the vacuum may be a tad strong:)
Chris
Dontcha just love sap ladders! I've added a couple hundred taps the past few years with them. Previously we could only look at those maples that were too low and wish we could tap them - now they're hooked up and producing along with the rest of our bush. I realize they might not produce as much sap per tap as "normal" taps but it's definitely worthwhile!
It's too bad a lot of these maple conferences are smack in the middle of my syrup season, else I would think about possibly attending one some time. I look forward to attending one someday to meet some people, fellow traders and learn some new ideas and techniques.
Andrew
Mark
you F'er. You got a ring pump this year.
Oh boy. Who's the king now....
I'm Jealous. Good for you. Take the roots and all. Might have to put a water filter cartridge on the incoming line so you can get the dirt and rocks out of the sap too.
Matt,
You filter out the dirt and rocks???? I was thinking organic this year.
I ordered the pump who is supposed to order good weather for a change this year??
Mark
To Dave Y Can't tell you excact what day to tap I am waiting for the right air. My guys laugh at me and say when Richard comes out one morning and sniffs the air and says today is the day!! Then we hussle!. No really I think about the second week in Feb.
To GMCooper Nice move on the vaccum pump. I had 2 of the Indiana last year and bought 4 more this year. They worked great. Last year the ones I didn't have on vaccum didn't run good but the vaccum did. The rule of thumb for us is 2 cfms or more per 100 taps. That gives you a leway for error. The teaching of vaccum is 1 cfm per 100 but we have found that s not enough. Steal a lace curtain from the house like I did??.... that will filter out all rocks, dirt, and roots LOL then advertise Home made, Local, and all natural. That costs alot less than organic!!!!!!!
Sugarmaster,
What state are you in as I don't recognize any of the names??