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    That style of boiling is called closed gate. The...

    That style of boiling is called closed gate. The old timers did not have thermometers we have today to see the temp in finish pan.close gate boil that channel of pan down to syrup open gate and draw...
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    Going to be a month, just cutting the broken...

    Going to be a month, just cutting the broken trees off my lines. Took a major hit in last weeks ice storm. Still have three inches of ice on the trees and tubing.have had no sun and going to be zero...
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    Spud, the 3/4 I have no problem with and wire...

    Spud, the 3/4 I have no problem with and wire tie. The 1 inch I have a problem with and if the wire tie does not do the trick I use the bolts. Also try to put them in on a warm day like today.i have...
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    With out that line running back in releaser it...

    With out that line running back in releaser it will air lock ,and sap will run thru pump
    After releaser fills.
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    take your hydrometer and float it in 5 gal jug....

    take your hydrometer and float it in 5 gal jug. see if on the cold red line. that will tell you if density is right.check the cap, see if the gasket is good or has cracks in it. have had bad brand...
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    No it is just heavy! Did you try a hydrometer? I...

    No it is just heavy! Did you try a hydrometer? I but it is very heavy. Makes great baked beans.
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    Makes great cooking syrup!

    Makes great cooking syrup!
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    Chippewa makes a minus 50 boot.my pair i am...

    Chippewa makes a minus 50 boot.my pair i am wearing now and bought new in 1979 are still going. Warm heavy duty and do not wet thru. (I ordered a new pair this last week).the vibriam sole is now...
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    josh put the ky to it. needs a good lube job and...

    josh put the ky to it. needs a good lube job and elbow grease to use the uniseals. i dont use them any more. they work loose over time. gone back to threading and also use stainless steel pitmans for...
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    Over the past 25 seasons i have used them all....

    Over the past 25 seasons i have used them all. The first one i bought (and still use) is a benard single vert. Keep the wind off it ,it works great. Tight system no leaks will freeze at about...
  11. They carry tools and cut the cable and take the...

    They carry tools and cut the cable and take the trail cam. Or unbolt it. Now using wireless cams on buildings. With e.mail alerts. Audio as well as video. Sold by amazon.com
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    steve you should call art, and ask him 802 492...

    steve you should call art, and ask him 802 492 3653 he can help since he is in the middle of a complete install
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    I went to see a 3/16 set up being built this last...

    I went to see a 3/16 set up being built this last week at art krugers. he got a grant from state of vt working lands to fund the project.The tees came from McMaster Carr. Not d and g . The drops are...
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    That wet line will be first to freeze and last to...

    That wet line will be first to freeze and last to thaw out.if there is a leak at one saddle it will freeze and be slow to thaw out.sending all sap down dry line. I have made the same mistake. I ran a...
  15. Thread: Trip to VT

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    CDL store in Rutland is under summer hours. 8 to...

    CDL store in Rutland is under summer hours. 8 to noon
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    Tim on you flat sections the sap fills the wet...

    Tim on you flat sections the sap fills the wet line. No matter what size. I bet you have alot of saddles that are leakers also from freezing when pipe is full. With out the dry line you would only...
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    I find when canning be careful not to touch the...

    I find when canning be careful not to touch the inside of the cap .your thumb print in that cap will cause mold.
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    i started with dairy pumps, when i sold the herd....

    i started with dairy pumps, when i sold the herd. worked great for years at 18 inches. when higher vac levels were wanted. i bought liquid ring pumps. water was the issue. need a good dependable...
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    been pulling taps since sat. my last boil.sap is...

    been pulling taps since sat. my last boil.sap is running hard and clear? made no syrup in feb this year and not really got started until last week of march.was making good syrup till last drum of...
  20. after having a trying time filtering syrup this...

    after having a trying time filtering syrup this year.i understand everything that was stated in that article. i started season as every one ,2 cups aid to charge press and 1/2 cup per 8 gallons...
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    I had same , but there was no flavor.

    I had same , but there was no flavor.
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    usps

    i ship syrup all over the world. have had my problems.last week is the first box that never made it to the customer.lost and we track every package.when shipping glass i use the padded envelopes that...
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    Parker how is it filtering?had to shut down can get thru presses made two hundred gals non filtered med amber. had syrup every where. was drawing 70 gals an hour. i thru away a lot of sap but was...
  24. How does your float adjust? Do you have the old...

    How does your float adjust? Do you have the old ladder style? Or post with twist slide. i took a marker and marked where worked best. with drop flue as season goes on you will need to add more at...
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    You got a check valve between pump and reclaimer?

    You got a check valve between pump and reclaimer?
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