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    The key here is that you have decent slope and...

    The key here is that you have decent slope and want to put a lot of taps per lateral. In this case, 3/16 is a decent choice. I ran pretty much that exact setup (though many of them didn't have great...
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    I'm just an observer of the high brix...

    I'm just an observer of the high brix conversation, but I've seen people, including Glen Goodrich say that they can store refrigerated concentrate for days, or up to weeks. I certainly see the appeal...
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    My thoughts aren't worth much here, since I cook...

    My thoughts aren't worth much here, since I cook for 1000 and haven't been around too many other operations, at least beyond short visits. That said, if cost isn't an object, steam sure seems...
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    Alright, my neighbor is coming by to bottle up...

    Alright, my neighbor is coming by to bottle up his share today, so I did the math on his sap. He hauled me 2254 gallons of sap from the same 100 taps that have him 4000+ last year. I did decline his...
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    Smoky lake may have been cheaper at one point....

    Smoky lake may have been cheaper at one point. Nowadays, not so much!
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    I agree with Ken about buying locally. Lots of...

    I agree with Ken about buying locally. Lots of fans, especially in the hobby arena, will disagree with me, but there isn't anything particularly special about a rig from Smoky lake. Sure they're...
  7. If you're going to continue using 3/16 that's...

    If you're going to continue using 3/16 that's what you'd want the sap to be in while it drops down the steep part of your hill. Once you reach the shallow slope below you could dump them into a...
  8. Personally I'd really try to get into an actual...

    Personally I'd really try to get into an actual vacuum pump and releaser setup, even if it means running a generator. With that many taps having something that will overcome leaks will be a big...
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    I think they also milk 3000 cows. And she said...

    I think they also milk 3000 cows. And she said they all work full time too. I can't wrap my head around that.
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    If that's the only thing you don't like, I...

    If that's the only thing you don't like, I wouldn't worry too much. The front pan should be small enough that it's not a big hassle to drain it and clean it. When I had a 2x10 that's all I ever did...
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    I probably wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't...

    I probably wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen every load myself. His poor half ton pickup was begging for mercy. Crazy thing was that it wasn't even that great of a season for most people in...
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    I believe the maple news reported that Golden is...

    I believe the maple news reported that Golden is fetching $2.60 and the other table grades are at $2.50. Also a lovely quote from Pete Roth about how he's not sure what he'll be willing to pay, given...
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    You couldn't PAY me to use leader 30p 3/16. Never...

    You couldn't PAY me to use leader 30p 3/16. Never again. It pulls right off the fittings. My favorite is the green stuff from h20 innovation. The cdl stuff is good too. The best fittings are cdl.
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    I've always heard that a quart per tap was the...

    I've always heard that a quart per tap was the average for buckets or tubing without vacuum. I'm sure it varies by region though.

    My neighbor last year put out 100 taps on 3/16 with a big slope....
  15. I use something like this:...

    I use something like this:...
  16. I could be wrong, but I think that of the smaller...

    I could be wrong, but I think that of the smaller (250ish gph) most don't have recirculation pumps, so doubling the sugar content is the most efficient, though you could go to 6-8 in one pass if you...
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    Doubtful it'd be over 250. I run a 4x14 with a...

    Doubtful it'd be over 250. I run a 4x14 with a 10' raised flue pan. Original cast front but forced air. No preheater. I do right about 200. I think you're gonna be close to that with the smaller flue...
  18. I mean, maybe if a couple bottles of Bombay...

    I mean, maybe if a couple bottles of Bombay sapphire showed up every year courtesy of some traders that would help persuade you. You know, now that you'll be off the clock...
  19. Well, that's all great news Tim. But, uh... does...

    Well, that's all great news Tim. But, uh... does it mean you're gonna say goodbye to the trader?? I'm crossing my fingers we will still see you around here. :)
  20. My pleasure. Glad you didn't mind. I know it...

    My pleasure. Glad you didn't mind. I know it takes time putting out great information for us amateurs, so if I can help share even a tiny bit of the load, it's an honor. I've said it before, but...
  21. He's saying that the location along the lateral...

    He's saying that the location along the lateral line where you make the cut to insert your T fitting will all be on the same side, downhill of the tree. So, not quite right at the tree, but maybe...
  22. Well, some folks run their RO right into the...

    Well, some folks run their RO right into the floor drain after their permeate tanks are full or during a rinse cycle. I can also say that we've probably all spilled syrup, sap, or concentrate and...
  23. Thread: Pan size

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    The rule of thumb for flat pans is one gallon per...

    The rule of thumb for flat pans is one gallon per hour per square foot. So if you want to calculate pan size you'd need an estimate of how much sap you'll be dealing with at a time, and how much time...
  24. Need? No. But I doubt there are many people who...

    Need? No. But I doubt there are many people who regret including them in their build. I sure wish I had them.
  25. Thread: H2o Spouts

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    I'm using their clear 19/64 spouts. Only 300 of...

    I'm using their clear 19/64 spouts. Only 300 of them, but zero problems so far.
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