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    I've got the same rig in 3x8 inferno arch. Max...

    I've got the same rig in 3x8 inferno arch. Max flue boils hard. But I make much more darker syrup. Can't figure out why.
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    Evaporater opinion

    CDL, Leader, Lapierre. What do you have, and what are the pros & cons of your rig
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    April journal

    Still going going in WNY. Already at last yrs total. Looks it will be over April 10
  4. Thread: Leader ro

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    Springtech makes RO for Leader & Dominion &...

    Springtech makes RO for Leader & Dominion & Grimm. Leader is looking to make their own RO. Should be out with in 2 yrs.
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    yep its normal. Leader has a new design check...

    yep its normal. Leader has a new design check valve coming out next season. It will be clear & the check ball will be closer towards the end opening. This should prevent the stuby from popping out...
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    Go bigger least 40x32. think about a bottling...

    Go bigger least 40x32. think about a bottling room, Kitchen, R.O. room, Sap & Perm tank room, Vacume pump room. MAybe a cooler for drum syrup. Think about the future & how big you might get. a 4x 12...
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    I've been using the CV for 4 seasons now. Been...

    I've been using the CV for 4 seasons now. Been ave. 20+ gal per tap, 20-22" vac. Cleaned lines today 1200 CV & 2/3 holes are still running, not good but they're still wet. Tapped the 2nd weekend in...
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    Cook it to 32 degree above boiling water temp....

    Cook it to 32 degree above boiling water temp. Use Light or Med syrup. If it smells burnt continue cooking it to about 255 degrees and make Grand, sugar out of it. Nothing goes to waste.
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    check what the max over load amp on the RO is....

    check what the max over load amp on the RO is. Than split the diff for the breaker. My springtech 600 has a max over load of 72 amp start up of 44 amp and run amp of 34. So we used 60amp brecker & 6...
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    We had this weather 2yrs ago remember. The season...

    We had this weather 2yrs ago remember. The season was a fast one in early March. And most everyone had very low production. Now is the time to get everything ready. Cold weather & snow will come come...
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    Thanks Tim for helping Joe

    Thanks
    Tim for helping
    Joe
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    RO concentrate

    www.reeis.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/0214206
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    3x8 leader infreno arch. Raised max pan enhanced...

    3x8 leader infreno arch. Raised max pan enhanced steam-away, revolution front. it boils 175 gph easy with seasoned wood. I do seem to be making more darker syrup with this rig 3rd season. Don't know...
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    I used the CV this year. 845 taps 22" vac. End of...

    I used the CV this year. 845 taps 22" vac. End of season #'s 17271 gal sap 20.43 gals sap per tap. The last 4000 sap of sap I didn't boil because the sugar % was 1.1 I still ran vac just to see how...
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    Last day today. was taken 70 gal to make 1 gal....

    Last day today. was taken 70 gal to make 1 gal. Ended up with 13800 sap on 845 taps. Used the CV taps 22" vac ave, sap per tap was 16.33 I did better than most guys this yr. a crappy yr at that. Time...
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    still got my taps trying the check valve taps. So...

    still got my taps trying the check valve taps. So far at 12250 gals sap 845 taps 14.5 gal per tap. I have been making C grade but it all pays money. These CV taps have saved my this yr they do work....
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    I got 845 CV taps with 22" vac and I've been...

    I got 845 CV taps with 22" vac and I've been getting 1100 gals a day. The buckets have stopped for a week And guys without CV taps have been getting far less sap so far.
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    If you guys read the study. C V are for vacume...

    If you guys read the study. C V are for vacume systems
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    use vacume pump oil. Tractor supply has it $10...

    use vacume pump oil. Tractor supply has it $10 gal. Its made just for all vac pumps piston and vain type. Doesn't foam or sluge up and made for cold weather starts, extended run hrs. 30 wt will burn...
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    i Had all those problems with single releaser....

    i Had all those problems with single releaser. never could figure it out. Adjusted the spring, cleaned and lube the shaft adjusted the float. It still would stick 1/2 way in the dump position and...
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    got 835 taps in this weekend. went to start up...

    got 835 taps in this weekend. went to start up the vacuum pump and the f** engine is seized up. one problem after another and everyone wonders why i want to quite
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    Jim run the blower on 1/4 to 1/2 speed. If...

    Jim
    run the blower on 1/4 to 1/2 speed. If sparks are coming out the doors slow it down some.
    My new leader 3x8 max with steam away infreo arch is boiling 165-170 gph. COOL
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    Just remember these are salesmen and they all make claims that their product is better than the other guys. Will tell you anything to get you hooked in.
    At 2000 temp. Metal melts around 2200-2300....
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    Jim get off the damn computer and get you a@# in...

    Jim get off the **** computer and get you a@# in gear. You still have to tap that new woods.
    I got my rig all together. Leader inferno arch, max flue pan, steam away, revolution ft pan, hood and...
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    I use 1/2" blanket than brick it. Works just fine...

    I use 1/2" blanket than brick it. Works just fine never had a problem with sweating. Done a few arches this way. I have never used the broad because I've been told it breaks up. I know the blanket...
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