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    Putting the screws to 435 gals of sap today. 2x4...

    Putting the screws to 435 gals of sap today. 2x4 arch. Is working its heart out. Good thing I have an ro. Going to be a long day/night.
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    I used sign posts before. They worked great for...

    I used sign posts before. They worked great for a couple years then it went downhill. They are in a heap of bent up mess next to my evaporator. This year I made a grate with strut. Will see how...
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    Did you find any sap frozen in the line near the...

    Did you find any sap frozen in the line near the pump?
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    Finally got things rolling. It's funny how you...

    Finally got things rolling. It's funny how you forget all the things that need fixing or change from last year until you have to get going for the new season. Have about 200 gallons of sap....
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    I use a battery as well but my pump (12volt) is...

    I use a battery as well but my pump (12volt) is a good ways out from the house. I didn't want to keep carrying the battery back and forth. So I ran an extension cord ( 200') and added a battery...
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    You will want to insulate the plate or it will ...

    You will want to insulate the plate or it will warp. Had a block arch with 1/4 plate steal and a 8" collar welded on top for my flue. Wasn't look before the heat did a number to it.
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    Going to start running lines and tapping early...

    Going to start running lines and tapping early this week. Looks like good weather this coming weekend for my area (Rockford). Bought a new smokey lake 2x4 divided pan for this year. Tired of batch...
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    I noticed sugar levels are higher as well. This...

    I noticed sugar levels are higher as well. This year has been eventful to say the least but we are on track to surpass last year's record year. Thanks to vac lines this year. It is truly crazy how...
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    AS long as you did a full rinse there shouldn't...

    AS long as you did a full rinse there shouldn't be an issue. If you have sap in the Ro then that is an issue but it sounds like you don't. So the question is did you do a full rinse or a partial to...
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    Pulled in 90 gallons over two days. Many taps not...

    Pulled in 90 gallons over two days. Many taps not up and going yet. Looks like the next week and a half is a no go for sap running. I just hope we don't skip spring and warm up fast. Anything is...
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    I had the same issues as you today. Being my...

    I had the same issues as you today. Being my first year tubing I'm not sure what to expect or look for. Hopefully someone can offer some insight.
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    Dogpatch I noticed my end taps pulling air into...

    Dogpatch I noticed my end taps pulling air into the lines right from the trees. The taps are snuggly set. Is it normal to pull some air from the trees? Not all taps were giving sap today. Vac ran...
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    Finishing up tapping today. Last roll of 3/16...

    Finishing up tapping today. Last roll of 3/16 showed up. This will be our first year on tubing and shurflo pump. 121 Taps: 117 on tubing and 4 on buckets. No more chasing buckets around the...
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    Move them when the ground is thawed. This will...

    Move them when the ground is thawed. This will give them time to make new roots to replace the damaged ones otherwise when the trees push leaves there wont be enough roots to support it.
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    Great to hear from you dogpatch and mol1jb....

    Great to hear from you dogpatch and mol1jb. Almost thought it was going to be any early start this year til the blast came. Looking at 115 taps and we are going vacuum this year. last year was 27...
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    If you can get an electric cord to it it will...

    If you can get an electric cord to it it will work. If you have a 12 volt pump then get a computer power supply to convert 120v to 12v. Depending on how far you are running your cord you may want a...
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    Last boil of the season. I think I'm making...

    Last boil of the season. I think I'm making chocolate syrup....it is dark and strong. Actually not bad tasting.

    Is everyone else done in Illinois?
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    Looks like another season is nearing the end....

    Looks like another season is nearing the end. Bitter sweet it is. Had our best run ever. Collected 146 gallons this morning and they are still running.

    Thanks for the links prairietrapper.

    How...
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    Prairietrapper, I hear ya on the filter press. It...

    Prairietrapper, I hear ya on the filter press. It is definitely a growing desire.
    I did not expect much from yesterday but did end up with 50 gallons which put us over the 1000 gallon mark. :)...
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    Didn't run as well as hoped today. I suppose if I...

    Didn't run as well as hoped today. I suppose if I had them on vac it would have been awesome. We have surpassed last year's numbers so I can't complain. Definitely love the RO. It has reduced cook...
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    The feed pump draws in the sap and supplies the...

    The feed pump draws in the sap and supplies the procon pump so you don't blow it out. The procon is necessary to give you high gph. The feed pump may be able to push some sap through the membrane but...
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    Reds and silvers are the only ones swelling up...

    Reds and silvers are the only ones swelling up right now. As long as you don't hit a string of 60 degree or more days they won't pop. We have a deep freeze coming that will probably kill some buds...
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    That's great dogpatch. Our trees have been...

    That's great dogpatch. Our trees have been running higher suger as well. Silvers 2-2.2% and sugars 2-3% . That just means more golden delicious for all!
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    Midwest or American ro have really good prices.

    Midwest or American ro have really good prices.
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    What pressure are you running at? Before you...

    What pressure are you running at? Before you crank the needle valve down and both pumps are running what does the high pressure gauge read. Trying to do some comparison to mine. I think I have an...
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