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Hi Bill
Hope all is well. You still boiling. You must be well over your normal totals. Love to see one of your solar set up’s.
Mike

Tonight I was boiling and bottling at the same time, exciting times in the shack. I have hot syrup from tonight’s boil and a filter press that’s not plugged yet. Before I clean everything
Can I pump...

I use Hanna 12’ Digital with great success.

That's a great way to start the season Bill. I picked up a couple of Shurflo set ups after last season.
Can't wait to see the results.
Mike H

Hi John,
I use a 10 gallon cone filter tank as my draw off tank, it has a cover and I’m able use the cover while drawing off, I cone filter off the evaporator, it has a spout at the bottom that I...

Thanks guys for your input.
One more question, I know with cone/wool filters and pre filters they work better if warmed and moist. Do you do the same with press filters?

Russ
Do you remember...

Looking upgrade my hobby filter press. Anyone have experience with gear vs diaphragm syrup pumps. Also wondering if the Air diaphragm pumps require a compressor?
Thanks in advance for your help.

I'm with Mainebackswoods, auto draw off is the single best investment I’ve made in this process. I have a wood fired 2x6 drop flue and the auto draw off takes all the stress away. Wish I bought it...

Thanks Russell that’s what I thought.

Hi Folks,
First time using glass containers, do you wash them before filling them?
Thanks for your help.

One other option is to let your unfiltered syrup sit for a 3-4 weeks in a cool place. This allows all the niter/sugar sand to fall to the bottom of the container. When you finally go to finish...

Hi Erika,
Back when I started, I used to bury a 55 gallon plastic drum in snow to help keep sap cool. I would do this preseason and aim the snowblower at it while clearing the driveway. It helps...

I have a 2X6 WSE, I finish it right in the syrup pan and takeoff into a wool cone filter. You can also adjust it when you reheat to bottle it.

New to filtering with a press. I flushed the press with some hot water and saved the remains.

I was going to throw it back in the evaporator, the question is which pan, flue pan or syrup pan.
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Wow. What a great idea, I agree with barnbc76, you might want to grind that paint off and repaint with stove paint. You don’t want those paint fumes mixing with you syrup. Good luck with your season.

I had a hobby evaporator for the first 5 years, I agree with berkshires, you need to keep everything as close to the door as possible. After a few hours everything stays hot enough. Welding or stove...

There actually called split bolts. Burndy or O Z Gundy make them. Any electrical supply will carry them.

Thanks for the replays so far.
I can drive right to the collection point. The terrain isn't bad but I would have to keep it plowed. ( Yes honey I really do need a dump truck with a plow to make...

I have a recently leased a 1,000 tap woods that was previously tapped with all 5/16 run to the mains. All 5/16 needs replacing, mains are in good shape. I will only get 2-300 taps in this season....

I just leased a Sugar Bush with the potential for 1000 taps. The previous lessor hasn't tapped the property for 3-4 years. The existing 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" mains are all there and seem to be in good...

If your not able to snag the Hobart, KitchenAid has a commercial grade mixer that works fantastic. Really built nice and the paddle is all steel. 8 quart bowl SS, 1-3/10 HP motor. We just got one,...

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Success with sugar making from slightly ropey syrup. Also made me realize it's time to get a Hobart mixer.
It has a nice sweet flavor, stronger than when it was syrup. Perhaps the extra...

It did filter, I'll try making some sugar and let you know how it comes out. It doesn't taste bad, just not a strong maple flavor like the rest of the syrup made this season.

Hi All,
Has anyone ever attempted to make maple cream, sugar or candy out of slightly ropey syrup.
Thanks in advance.
Mike

Anything above 700 degrees is what you want.