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    wiring my blower motor

    I have a new 2x6 leader inferno arch. I would like to wire a regular cord with 3 prong on the end so that I can unplug it in the off season. I am not an electician by any means but I would like to do...
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    Fall sugar making

    I went to a field day a few weeks back and the specialist mentioned that syrup can be made after the leaves fall off in the fall. Normally we wouldn't have enough days to make it worth while, but...
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    How many amps do you need to have in the sugar...

    How many amps do you need to have in the sugar house to run some lights, have a few out lets, and run the evaporator blower?
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    Here is the finished building. I still need to...

    Here is the finished building. I still need to finish the water, electric, concrete.
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    In 2010 we had 50 buckets. In 2011 we had 120...

    In 2010 we had 50 buckets. In 2011 we had 120 buckets. This year we will have about 250 on vacuum. We are taking a huge step forward with our own sugar house and new equipment.
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    Started my new sugar house yesterday

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    This is a 16 x 20 building with an 8/12 pitch roof. The Copula is 2'w x 2' h x 8'L. My evaporator should be here in the next 3 weeks and I am excited. It is a 2 x 6 leader revolution with...
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    max flue pans. how does the 2x8 boil for you....

    max flue pans. how does the 2x8 boil for you. gallons per hour?
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    Inferno arch/revoltion pans

    Has anyone here used the inferno arch and revolution pans for their operations. I have a 2x6 ordered from leader that will arrive this fall and I am chomping at the bit. I am building a 16x20 sugar...
  9. Thanks everyone, I just didn't know if there were...

    Thanks everyone, I just didn't know if there were any other possibilities out there worth exploring. I am always trying to think of new and different things to maximize income from our small acreage,...
  10. do you use your equipment for anything other than syrup?

    I was wondering if anyone uses their equipment for anything other than just syrup production. My wife and I are building a sugar shack this summer and have ordered our equipment, which should come...
  11. transplanting trees?

    What do you folks do when transplanting trees on you property to give them the best chance of survival? A friend of mine says that he has the best luck transplanting them in March.
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    high output arches

    I was looking at bill mason's site and he advertises a high out put arch. What makes this different from other arches and is the extra cost worth it? I assume it is more expensive anyway.
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    2x6 wf mason evaporator

    Does any have one? how does it compare to a comparable Leader or other brands? I am looking at purchasing a new 2x6 this year and I am still fairly new to this. Thanks!
  14. Thread: sap storage

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    sap storage

    How long can sap stay in storage before it gets boiled? I saw someone talking about only boiling on the weekend and they may have 600-700 gallons from the weeks collection. Does it have to be frozen...
  15. Thread: grants

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    grants

    I am from Ohio and was wondering if anyone knows of grants that are available to help start some one into maple production?
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