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  1. We run a 1hp vacuum pump and a .5hp deep well...

    We run a 1hp vacuum pump and a .5hp deep well submersible in releaser. We also have box fan for pump and we use the 12v plug on generator tied into low oil shut off for temp control and moisture...
  2. What brix are you doing now? what brix are you...

    What brix are you doing now? what brix are you thinking of going up to? We run a 2x6 2'syrup pan 4' flue pan we concentrate to 12-14 and have no issues, if we were to go higher brix I would...
  3. We use flip tops ours are gold in color they do...

    We use flip tops ours are gold in color they do seal when hot packed. What we found that works best is to fill bottles put our flip tops on then lay bottles on there sides for about 5 minutes then...
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    islandviewpeter the end plate when in correct...

    islandviewpeter the end plate when in correct position blocks inlet hole, when out of position the syrup with DE can travel to the waffle end plate then it can go out to outlet. If you take a hollow...
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    A really good run for us is 3gpt typical is about...

    A really good run for us is 3gpt typical is about 2gpt our key to those numbers is my 18 year old son who can hear all the vacuum leaks so we can maintain 26-27hg.
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    We use the deformable led lights they work well...

    We use the deformable led lights they work well plus you can deform them to put light where you want. We have minimal steam in our shack so it causes no problems for the lights.
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    You can use a capillary thermostat and tie it in...

    You can use a capillary thermostat and tie it in to the on/off switch or tie it into low oil sending unit .We have done it both ways ,works good either way.
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    Our trees in Livingston county are producing...

    Our trees in Livingston county are producing albeit slow. Got about 650 gallons off of 285 taps between Saturday and Sunday to the rest of the week looks ideal so hang on.
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    We have same filter press Ghs57 is correct on...

    We have same filter press Ghs57 is correct on watching end plate orientation. The press takes 9 cups to fill plates we start with 3 cups in 1.5 gallons of hot syrup (200+ degrees) to prime press then...
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    We do nothing different when filtering our barrel...

    We do nothing different when filtering our barrel aged syrup. We heat to 200 plus mix DE in and filter and bottle as usual,we've never had no problems doing it this way.
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    Our walls are 8' high with 12/12 pitch with a...

    Our walls are 8' high with 12/12 pitch with a lean to addition on it that only has a 4/12 pitch.We have steel on roof then 1 1/2"insulation then a steel ceiling,we have a hood on evaperator,with...
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    Although the hangers are offset the end plate can...

    Although the hangers are offset the end plate can be rotated 180 degrees thus the outlet hole will be on top instead of bottom.We struggled with this same problem til we discovered this.Now we have...
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    We run a 2x6 air tight with auf and aof soot...

    We run a 2x6 air tight with auf and aof soot build up is not an issue , I believe regular firings and seasoned wood are also keys to helping with soot build up.Before we modified our arch we just...
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    I believe if you do a search on here you will...

    I believe if you do a search on here you will find it .If that doesn't work pm me and i can send you pics and parts list
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    Do you want mechanical or electric,if you have...

    Do you want mechanical or electric,if you have electric ,an electrical releaser is the only way to go in my opinion.If your handy you can build your own releaser. We run two seperate woods on...
  16. We filter at the end of every boiling session. We...

    We filter at the end of every boiling session. We draw off into a large stainless steel round container, to keep syrup warm we use a cast iron burner under the pot.We keep flame low as it requires...
  17. Yes seems confusing we use ours all time for...

    Yes seems confusing we use ours all time for reheating.We have used ours for 4 years now no issues at all.It uses same elements as a hot water "heater".
  18. We have a LaPierre 29 gallon water jacket canner...

    We have a LaPierre 29 gallon water jacket canner with dual elements it
    takes about 2 hours to heat up syrup to 186 ,if its full.
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    Today will be our last boil in the mid Michigan...

    Today will be our last boil in the mid Michigan area.Our trees are 98% hard maple and they have pretty well shut down.The warm weather didnt help at all.Just goes to show Mother Nature is always in...
  20. Our tree's finally let loose Sunday night,...

    Our tree's finally let loose Sunday night, averaged almost 3 gal/tap sugar is good at 2.5
  21. We are almost tapped here in mid Michigan only...

    We are almost tapped here in mid Michigan only about 100 left to go. Slow going this year as squirrel damage has been awful. With any luck should be boiling Sunday.
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    We have used about 1000' of high density...

    We have used about 1000' of high density mainline. The price point is good,longevity is yet to be determined as it has only been up only 2 years. It's recommended to use ss fittings which is a no...
  23. yes you can use a cordless drill ,just make sure...

    yes you can use a cordless drill ,just make sure you put a stop on your drill bit so as not to drill all the way through
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    Sugar Bush Supply has clear plastic bottles they...

    Sugar Bush Supply has clear plastic bottles they are bpa free also.We have used them with no trouble at all, clarity is good and take the heat with no problems.
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    Image of press end plate for Smoky Lake Press ...

    Image of press end plate for Smoky Lake Press

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