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Is there a meaningful way of identifying if sap is buddy / going to make buddy syrup?

We tap a few different areas. We are starting to get what I think is a buddy flavor, and I want to see if I...

Thank you, Steve, I've since put 1000 gallons through the RO without problem. This issue was new to me, I appreciate the guidance.

In this case, there was a sudden change (Always listening for new sounds when running equipment, and heard a change and went to check). If I recall correctly, the pressure was higher than usual (It...

I'll pull it apart and check the o-rings, thank you for the suggestion. It isn't leaking at all.

I am hearing the sound while the machine is running. If I turn off the recirculate pump, the sound...

Tonight, while running the RO, I noticed a change in sound - there is a sound like hissing or the sound water makes when it goes through a barely open valve at high pressure. This sound goes away...

This study primarily compares 4 different types of filters for sap. They call the ones in your link "bag filters". They also talk about cartridge filters, DE filters, and "wrapped cloth" filters,...

I see now the post wasn't quite clear, I meant a filter for sap rather than for finished syrup. I edited for clarity.

While reading about sap filtration, I found a paper from 2008 that compared some filters. They talk about a "cylindrical filter with wrapped cloth", and also call it a "line-filter".

Any...

With this in mind, I picked up a mix this year to try them out.

Is there any guidance for how far before tapping the spouts can be installed on drops and left hanging (It looks like it would have...

That is interesting, we always avoided hitting the stubby. We would hammer the adapter in first, and then do a 1/4 turn press to seat the stubby.



Thank you for letting me know. I decided to...

It occurs to me that there may be significantly more labor involved with complete spouts - possibly needing to be pressed on with a tool, whereas the adapters can be installed easily while tapping....

That is encouraging, I thought I might be missing something!

Within the CV lineup, has there been any comparison between Check Valve Spouts and Check Valve Adapters w/ Stubby Spouts?

Thank you,...

Is there any current published research showing non check-valve spouts performing better than check valve spouts and if so, under what circumstances?

We're having a discussion about whether to...

The hydrotherm was new, but was not tested by me after receipt. If the hydrotherm is accurate, they should all be higher than minimum.

I would say none of these were properly packed. Although the...

More time showed:
#4 did settle out
#5 remained suspended
#6 floated

http://www.grayred.com/images/s/unfiltered_syrup_testing_2.jpg

I don't spend much time with unfiltered syrup. In the sugarhouse, we go from the evaporator to the filter press while it is still hot, so there isn't much time for observation.

I decided to do...

I ended up using D&G 1" black mainline with camlock connections on the ends and no supporting wire. I relied on side-tie tensioning to pull it tight (using CDL Tie Back Strapping), which worked out...

I'm looking for 1" tubing that has to be seasonally removed. It seems to make sense to use pipeline without wire since wire-tied-pipeline-to-high-tensile-wire is hard to manage.

This is a 700'...

Can you share what products failed in a shorter period of time, and the ones with which you've had a positive experience?

I'm looking for some feedback / reviews on the Dominion & Grimm Blue Mainline. Any positive or negative feedback?

I'm about to run several thousand feet of 1" line. I like the price, but I haven't...

When grading syrup that has a "good maple flavor", how often is the maple flavor NOT characteristic of the color?

Especially when things are going well. I realize this probably varies in many...

I'll try to summarize posted ideas and some others:

[Note: I'm referring to Atmos 300K and Safflower Oil as defoamer in the discussion (since I think there are too many substances that could be...

I realize many things have been / are used as defoaming agents [and that their purpose in this context is to reduce foaming during the boiling process].

I understand Atmos 300K and safflower oil...

Just as a followup:

I was able to do a quick repair roughly matching the provided pictures. It worked well enough.

When I placed my next Bascom order, I got a replacement for $3.50 using part...

Awesome! Both very helpful replies. I'll repair it in the morning..