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    I just ran 1.7 % sap through and went to 8% on 1...

    I just ran 1.7 % sap through and went to 8% on 1 pass.
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    UPDATE: I ran 250 gallons through one pass at...

    UPDATE:
    I ran 250 gallons through one pass at 190 psi and went from 1.7 to 8%. 100 gallons of concentrate and 150 of permeate with 0 sugar in permeate. Very pleased with todays results. Thanks again
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    After reading the manual for the 3rd time, LOL, I...

    After reading the manual for the 3rd time, LOL, I realized that I started with the valve open all the way instead of half, like a rinse cycle. This week I should get a good run so I'll try it the...
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Leader Micro 2 usage

    I bought a used Leader Micro 2 RO this season that was only used for one season prior to me. I did a rinse, wash with RO soap PH 10-12 and a second rinse. Sap has been slow so far but I had 120...
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    I finished tapping 210 trees on 2/21. It just...

    I finished tapping 210 trees on 2/21. It just started flowing a little in last couple days, only about 60 gallons. I'm thinking it will break loose soon. Good luck everyone!
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    I went for it yesterday, we got 165 done and will...

    I went for it yesterday, we got 165 done and will finish the rest by Monday. It's going to run this week in Northwest NJ.
    I did pull the trigger on a nice used Leader Micro 2 RO last week after a...
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    I would've tapped on Monday and Tuesday had we...

    I would've tapped on Monday and Tuesday had we not got 30". Today and next 2 days would be a nice run. I'll post pics of my vacuum setup. I still don't have an RO.
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    Why are you you back? I thought you moved on to...

    Why are you you back?
    I thought you moved on to warmer weather living.
    Welcome back !
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    ...The End.

    ...The End.
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    I finished tapping on Saturday. 160 taps in,...

    I finished tapping on Saturday. 160 taps in, boiled 90 gallons on Sunday and just collected 150 gallons today to boil on Friday. OK start I'd say. Good luck everyone.
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    I only got to put in about 60, squirrels went...

    I only got to put in about 60, squirrels went crazy this offseason .
    Trees were dripping . Good luck.
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    I'm in Blairstown and will tap this weekend.

    I'm in Blairstown and will tap this weekend.
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    Hows your season so far? I've boiled 3 times so...

    Hows your season so far?
    I've boiled 3 times so far a total of 620 gallons and have about 10+ gallons of finished syrup. A cold few days and then sap should be running again on Friday or Saturday....
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    Next weekend

    Next weekend
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    Nice setup , Do you run a recirc line to the...

    Nice setup , Do you run a recirc line to the manifold as well ?
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    So overall a great season for your needs . Our...

    So overall a great season for your needs . Our taps have just about stopped but i have to wait for the weekend to pull them . I,m not far from you in Hardwick .
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    Now that most of the power is back up phone...

    Now that most of the power is back up phone company has been 12 hour days since last Saturday. In reality 15 hour days . I have 200 gallons to boil , when that will be I don't know .
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    Sap is still running

    Northwest Jersey may not be finished yet. We collected 120 gallons Wednesday night that was 1.8% sugar , our highest of the season so far, before the storm and with 80 from a few days prior, I boiled...
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    Then come up to Hardwick and set a few poles and...

    Then come up to Hardwick and set a few poles and fix the lines for us. LOL . In all seriousness , be safe out there. I did collect 120 gallons on Wednesday before storm , 1.8 % sugar which is my...
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    Glad my evap isn't electric, lol. SaP is running...

    Glad my evap isn't electric, lol. SaP is running a bit today and yesterday. Lots of lines down in Blairstown, Hardwick. Maybe boil later today. Be safe at work.
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    1000 gallons average weight of 1 gallon is 8...

    1000 gallons average weight of 1 gallon is 8 pounds. 8000 is a large load
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    I got about 90 gallons yesterday, hoping it...

    I got about 90 gallons yesterday, hoping it doesn't spoil by Sunday, hoping for a bit more. Some Reds have big buds on them though.:cry:
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    NJs#1 is getting over 400 gallons a day on 600...

    NJs#1 is getting over 400 gallons a day on 600 taps on high vacuum. He's killing it !. I rigged up a 12 volt tractor supply 1 gpm pump on 4 lines of 5/16 and it's running hard out of pump.
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    Mine is a 7/12 pitch. sheathed with plywood...

    Mine is a 7/12 pitch. sheathed with plywood topped with ice shield awaiting metal this summer . $200 for wood and about $250 for ice barrier . NO DRIPS at all !!! I've seen people use tyvek on the...
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