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D. Roseum,

I noticed you have a SL SS filter press. I am going to get one, but I'm not sure which one I should buy. Can you let me know how you like yours and the durability of the one you have....

Pulled all 155 taps today. I still have 60 gallons to boil, and have no idea on how much sap i got and how much syrup I have. I have several stock pots in the refrigerator waiting to be bottled,...

Well my vacuum idea went bust. I put together the solar vacuum setup but couldn't get power to the temp controller. Well after a while I figured I had a bad negative slot on the solar controller's...

That **** groundhog better see his shadow because I finally got 110 taps in so far and haven't had sap flow yet. I am working on a solar vacuum for 35 more taps, but I'm still waiting for delivery...

Wow, I haven't even cleaned my pan yet. I'm heading to CDL in Somerset for additional jars and supplies today or tomorrow. I feel like I'm missing the boat and way behind. My RTV and quad are both...

Well I emptied my divided pan. No sense letting it sit there without sap to put in. With 115 gravity taps I only got 50 gallons of sap in two days. I am not pulling my taps yet, but I don't see...

Thanks everyone for the information. Should I discard this sap? I have been tossing it, but not sure if I should. There isn't any smell to the lighter yellow sap so I'm not sure if its bad. ...

With the warmer weather, I've noticed slightly yellow sap and very yellow color sap in some of my sealed buckets and hanging hooded buckets. About 5 taps out of 115. I know it is not from any...

I have collected 200 gallons of sap and was going to start the RO today and the 2x4 evaporator, but it's going to be 68 degrees with very high winds here so I thought I should wait until Friday...

Yesterday afternoon I was able to tap 1/3 of the total I want this year. First time using 5/16 gravity line and the two handed tubing tool. It took a few tries to figure out how to use the tool...

I am not ready yet, but it does look good for Sunday to start. I am trying a small RO this year. Hopefully it helps with less wood having to be burnt.

Thanks for the idea. I did not know about the buckets. I think I'll look into the Rb15. I don't think I can do vacuum just yet. Most of my trees are spread out on the flat hundreds of yards from...

I finished with 12 gallons of syrup. Not bad for what I have now. I'm hoping to get to 100+ taps next year with a float box and maybe an RO system. I burned much more wood than I thought I would. ...

Well I got 20 more gallons today and went back in time to boil in 5 gallon stock pots with propane. After 3 1/2 hours I got it down to a small pot to finish tomorrow. Hard to believe that I was...

I am wondering what is the best way to save the contents of a divided pan at the end of the year. I need all the syrup I can get, so I don't want to let it sit in there at the end. I will clean the...

I received 25 (new to me buckets and spiles). Should I go ahead and tap trees now? It seems like the next few days will be great. What is the rule of thumb for this and when is too late for the...

Tapped in Amity, PA. I built a new sugar shack 16 x 20 with a new 2x4 divided pan Corsair arch. That was an improvement from the propane tanks and burners last year. Today, the wife and I boiled...

I just built a 16x20 sugar shack with a 4x8 centered cupola. I can't seem to post a picture, but will try to explain the help I need.

I need to put the 10" stove pipe through the 8/12 pitch roof....

Thanks to most of you for the information about local dealers and locations in Lancaster etc. Very helpful! I will check out those businesses and see what I can find. I just might just go with...

TapTapTap,

Your "stop complaining" response was the most helpful compared to the other constructive and sincere responses. You should be proud of how you "helped" someone looking for answers. I...

I was just about to purchase 15 cases of maple syrup jugs with lids from Leader. I thought the price was right. $10.95. However when proceeding with my checkout, Leader was going to charge me...

Yea, I just checked the price on a better pan and it jumps about 2k. I think I'll invest in an RO system or try to make one myself. I have to build a sugar shack and will make it big enough for...

Ok, its Easter and I'm thinking of getting a quote for the raised flu pan for the Corsair instead of the divided pan I put money on.
You guys aren't helping my marriage much.😅

Anybody know any carpenters around Southwest PA that would help build a sugar shack? I have a sawmill and the wood, I just need help with the frame and roof. I thought I'd ask here just in case...

I'm going from this year's 26 to 76 or maybe 100 taps next year. Then depending on how the evaporator does, I will tap the other side of the hill. I'm guessing not more than 200 taps total. I do...