At least he is advocating that people use real syrup
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At least he is advocating that people use real syrup
My bush had been operating using several generators with only one vacuum pump being run on "grid power" (There were 4 pumps). Since all this existing equipment was 240V it was easiest to stay with...
Marty,
I put power through the bush 4 years ago. I transformed 240 to 480 and transform it back down in 4 locations. I use 4/0 wire and furthest distance transferred is about 8400 feet. I am...
Russ,
We often use the press a second day. If the plates are no where near full of DE we flush the press with hot water off the pre heater and dump it back into the evaporator. Next morning...
Russ,
It has been nice to keep track of both of you in a single thread. Theron is a great guy and has bailed me out on numerous occasions. Glad you worked well together. Tell him hello from me...
Go to the New York State Maple Producers website or call the office at 315-877-5795.
Randy has it in a nutshell. We are not at liberty to say more.
Doug Thompson
NYSMPA President
The New York State Maple Producers Association will once again be sponsoring the "Winter Classic" to be held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse January 7th and 8th 2022. Our Board of...
Contact New York State Maple Producers at 315-877-5795 or check them out on line.
If it is going to freeze hard for several days (such that the sap in the tank will freeze solid) the pumps are pulled and laid on their sides on top of the tank, pump line removed from pump and...
I use submersible pumps in 12 locations in my bush. All have intakes in the middle. I simply lay the pump on its side in the lowest point in the tank and use a float switch to initiate pumping....
There are ways to add flavor to syrup but.... There are State Regulations as to what Bourbon Barrel aged syrup is. Check with your State Ag and Markets before trying shortcuts.
I run a 4x14 perpendicular to the roof ridge. No Problems!
I think maple is eligible for crop insurance as a specialty crop but you would have had to be signed up in advance.
Dirty Socks! I'm done!
Yes, step it up and than back down. I worked with Green Mountain Electric out of St Albans Vt. to plan the system. More than pleased with the service.
I used aluminum wire, Only portions are buried and that is direct buried. Some places it is strung on trees (hard to dig in solid rock).
3 years and no problems.
I transfer power using 4/0 wire and 480 volts with transformers. Shortest distance is 2200 feet and longest is 7500 ft. My main breaker is only 150 amps because I don't have high amperage demands on...
I have heard nothing definite but there are positive signs. The Canadian dollar is up 4 cents from last year which should improve prices by about 10 cents/lb. Packers including Quebec had a great...
check your u cup seals
Canadian Dollar is also stronger than a year ago
Hey 802! Been wondering if I'd ever hear from you again. Got tapped before the last foot of snow thank goodness as this old body has a rough time of it anymore. Had to give up on wood so have a...
Years ago my Dad set up a gravity fed system that had a pipe near the front of the evaporator with small holes in the bottom side to allow the oil to drip onto the wood. Worked ok but if the oil hit...
My routine is to cook it in the evening, put it on the front porch (enclosed) and stir when I get up the next morning. I still use a paddle machine. The porch is cooler than the rest of the house so...
Basically, once the sap is in the mainline and headed downhill there is no need for the vacuum. Vacuum is needed at the taphole to increase sap flow from each individual tap. As long as your...