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North East Ohio 2019
One year ago today we were looking at a big warm-up coming and getting out of single digit temps - not so much this year. Looks like we're finally getting some snow this weekend. Is anyone tapped yet, or about to?
Have replaced all drops on 3/16 lines with 5/16 tube and zapbac spouts, and am waiting on an air injection system from H20. Also going with full vac on the 3/16 lines. Going to be a busy few weeks around here.
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Not tapped yet. Keeping an eye on the weather. Thinking we've turned the corner on the 50 degree days.
Hobby Maple'r
Kere Cawley
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I really think this season will start late. (Hoping anyways ha ha)
I am excited about my downsizing this year. I have 250 or so taps all on sugars coming right to the releaser in the sugarhouse. I also have a new small hobby RO on the way from May Hill Maple. Its a Leader Micro2. I also switched back to wood from fuel oil. I will have the luxury of tapping a different section of woods if I have a section go dry early since I am leaving my mainlines up from my 1000 tap operation. Replaced most of my drop lines. 150 of my taps will be on zap bac spouts, with the rest on my leftover unused cv2s.
Sill have to brick my arch and finish some plumbing.
No more bulk syrup only retail.
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Heus, been watching your posts regarding downsizing and think you'll really enjoy the quiet of wood fired vs. the roar of an oil burner. With a new Airtech L25 vacuum pump and CDL vertical electric releaser we'll be on hi vacuum for the first time ever....they keep telling me I'm going to need an RO. Although I really enjoy boiling and firing, I may want to check out your Micro RO if it gets too crazy. I too am using zap bac spouts this year.
Think you're right about a late start, this is a different winter than last, and that's just fine with me also...lots to do over here with setting up the vacuum system and air injection. I must be nuts, but it's better than sitting on the couch.
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John I am looking forward to seeing how your air injection works out.
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Jason, Folks,
Just across the line to the east of you. Hoping to get things in order and weather is right by Mid Feb? I guess its time to start looking forward a few weeks on Accu Weather! If you can believe it Mid Feb looks about right.
Hoping I also get in the mood to make syrup. Just haven't been to enthused yet!
Regards,
Chris
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Hey folks - not tapped yet here, 3/16 lines are up with 5/16 drops. Spoke to several larger producers in the last week and they are all thinking mid to late Feb. That's good to hear, I'm busy getting ready!
Glad to be here, first post, long time observer.
Brad
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Brad,
Welcome! Good luck with your season! Sounds like your doing it right!
Regards,
Chris
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Brad,
Can you tell me about your Smoky Lake Head Tank with auto level? I haven't seen that advertised from them.
Thanks,
Mike