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I, too, tried to monitor sap flow during the eclipse- but I couldn't see a dam thing with those tinted glasses on.

Steve

Tim Wilmot, the original researcher/developer of 3/16 tubing, said he had a line with 37 taps on it and it performed well. But he did not recommend that many per line because it was, "a long line to...

I can only go by mine, but mine have some discoloration. I would say some color is normal. I would also say post a photo of them, but that's not going to work here...
Share a photo of them with...

Give it a try. But there won't be much color or flavor to it. It will be sweet. But without the heat, there will be no Maillard reaction taking place. Putting heat to a sugar molecule basically...

Dr. Tim,

No worries, we are good. I knew it wasn't a disparagement. I really wasn't ready to call the site owner, a team of attorneys, the news networks and my congressmen to register a...

I'm sure they meant no harm and didn't mean it to sound that way, and I'll give them a pass on this one because they are good guy's and know a thing or three about syrup making, lol. But I'll admit...

Very sorry to hear this story. Sadly, customer service as a whole is on a downward spiral, and you are seeing it firsthand. Sounds like they don't want to own up to a faulty unit.
I bought one...

Cray- You are welcome. Glad it's working correctly.

Bullet- I have no experience with a Nano 3 but a loud hissing sound from the pressure valve is normal. That valve is controling pressure- a...

Hi Dave. Thanks. Everybody on here, at some point (or points!) during the sugar making process, has uttered the words, "What the heck is that noise?". All we all can do is compare noises and their...

Good to hear it's back to normal. Nobody needs extra work or worry during maple season!

Steve

I have a 30+ year old Airablo R.O., which is basically an older version of Springtech. As I understand it, D&G bought out Airablo way back when, and then also made RO's for Leader. Anyway, I don't...

What's the difference between Amazon's citric acid and the suppliers? Amazon can ship but they can't?

Steve

Without seeing your machine, and only going by mine, I'm thinking you must have a bad cup seal (or o-ring?) at the membrane housing end cap or a bad o-ring on the adaptor (if you have those) that...

A month late and not to size! Wow. That's a shame. I would be having a long and unpleasant talk with the rep. and D&G right now if it were me. You didn't buy a 2x4 from the lumber store, you...

Wow. I have never, ever heard anyone say, "bigger than what I need" when describing a garage, barn, outbuilding, work space, storage space or sugarhouse! Lol. I do remember your post about the...

I agree. Many users are long gone now and the reasons are obvious. With all the issues and lack of photo posting abilities, this site is a far cry from what it used to be. Fortunately, I do not...

I have no official answer for that question, but it's a good question. All I can tell you is that I've gone idle with mine for over a week due to an extended cold snap and had no issues starting up...

I practice the art of repurposing as often as I can- ask anyone who knows me. However, if were me, I would not use that piece of equipment for food making purposes. Yes, it's probably clean and all...

I only have experience with selling to a single restaurant. They wanted three gallons a month. I sold them three, gallon jugs at $50 retail price and everybody was happy- until the restaurant...

As Dr. Tim mentioned, that time will vary, depending on the initial sap quality. I once held 12% concentrate for a week and it made great syrup. However, it was early season sap and was crystal...

I'm not familiar with black-capped ends- is it an o-ring or a "cup" style seal? I have cups and they will sometimes leak a little upon first startup. They need presssure to seal, its how they work....

Ken,

Your last sentence is the way to go. All the other ways are going to be a lot of work, the results will be varied and you might not get the temp. low enough for "safe" storage.
Bulk tanks...

There's two good ideas.

Steve

Yes, restarting is a pain, but the bucket plan will work fine. It'll save the pans and eliminate worry. The sweet probably won't freeze solid, even in the pails, but pails are expendable! Good...

And yes on the damaged pans. Damaged pans will be waaay more demoralizing than some lost sap and/or syrup. The sweet may only skim over with thin ice and not freeze solid- but why take the chance...