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  1. It would be a 12V not the double lung. I grabbed...

    It would be a 12V not the double lung. I grabbed the amp info from a spec sheet but that may include significant head. 22654
  2. I purchased a 2x8 Vision with reverse flow with a...

    I purchased a 2x8 Vision with reverse flow with a hood preheater with lights. I ordered in June 2021 and received Feb 12, 2022. I was super excited about the new rig but not the timing of the...
  3. 12v Deep cell battery recommendations

    I'm looking for deep cell battery recommendations for a 400 tap, Guzzler pump vacuum system on flat ground with about 1700' 3/4" mainline. My plan is to switch out the battery daily with a freshly...
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    Shurflo 5059 capabilities

    I'm looking to bring on upwards of 400 taps this season and am looking for advice on the 5059 pump. I have read the 5059 surpasses the 4048, in what areas if anyone has experience they could share.
  5. Maple flats that would work but I was hoping to...

    Maple flats that would work but I was hoping to configure a switch for each probe. Could really use a Radio Shack about now.
  6. Looking for input to utilize a Simplicity autodraw on a reverse flow evaporator

    I'm looking for a solution to use my Simplicity auto draw off on a reverse flow evaporator. My thoughts were to place a probe in each of the draw off locations and connect the 3 wire connection to a...
  7. If you have power in your sugar house you can...

    If you have power in your sugar house you can utilize a smaller head tank with pump which can draw off of whatever large storage container you want to use. In our house I off load the truck into my...
  8. Ideas/suggestions filter press priming bucket

    Can any one share an efficient way to prime a filter press with DE? I take about 3 gallons of syrup and add my DE then put the suction hose in the bucket. This method for me usually ends up being a...
  9. Suggestions on interior wall construction addressing condensation

    I have a lean to off my barn which I enclosed with barn steel this summer after wrapping the exterior wall.

    I would like to finish the interior side of the same wall with barn steel as well.

    My...
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    A few things to consider: 1. Trees do not...

    A few things to consider:

    1. Trees do not flow consistently and therefore your flow of sap is not consistently feeding your evaporator. If your rig is wood fired you could easily run into a...
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    Why is it?

    Why is it that you spend thousands of dollars on new equipment i.e. evaporator, filter press etc. and when you receive them, which you are absolutely lucky to before the season if you order the...
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    Do I have a serious problem?

    Thanks.....
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    Sugar house interior lighting

    With this summers sugar house improvements I wanted to get input on what type of lighting would be the best.

    The sugar house is roughly 12' X 22' with a 10' ceiling which is steel. My evaporator...
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    I used bags for two years and ran into a couple...

    I used bags for two years and ran into a couple of problems which were during a storm the bark would wear a hole in them causing a leak and squirrels. This year I replaced all bags with buckets and...
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    You should be getting close to 8% on your first...

    You should be getting close to 8% on your first run.
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    We still use a lot of buckets along road side and...

    We still use a lot of buckets along road side and residences. To ease the handling of the buckets, not getting younger, I built this set up which has helped us immensely. With the 275 gallon tote...
  17. Thank you for the responses. My main concern...

    Thank you for the responses.

    My main concern was any food borne illness issues, second could it be used in cream or sugar processing or simply becomes bear bait.
  18. Stored bucket of syrup smells fermented

    I had a bucket of syrup in the basement 57 degrees, the bucket was left for a few months when I opened it there was foam on the top and it had a fermented odor. I realize a yeast was introduced...
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    To insulate or not

    This winter I am enclosing a 12' x 20' section of my lean to, this will house my evaporator, sink during the season and will be used for storage of filter press and other maple related equipment in...
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    If you are running a 12v system why not just...

    If you are running a 12v system why not just install a deep cycle battery then run a trickle charger off the lamp pole to the battery. Then you will only use the minimum amount of electricity,...
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    I was curious on my label size which is 6.8" x...

    I was curious on my label size which is 6.8" x 4".21633
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    Dave, I just wrapped this project up for us...

    Dave, I just wrapped this project up for us purchasing two labels. For us we worked with a local company which has had some experience in the maple industry here in the mid-west. What I have...
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    With my Micro 2 from Leader which is a two post...

    With my Micro 2 from Leader which is a two post RO it still uses the 5 gallon bucket.
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    Suggestions on trench drain

    I will be installing two trench style drains on both sides of my 2 x 8 evaporator. The floor has already been poured and the floor will need to be cut and the drain installed then concrete added...
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    Do you have an estimate on tap count per acre?

    Do you have an estimate on tap count per acre?
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