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    I think most of the trees I'd like to remove are...

    I think most of the trees I'd like to remove are Hemlocks. I'm comfortable with my tree felling skills enough to tackle small/med trees in a dense wooded area. Most are under 30ft tall and don't...
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    Sugarbush management

    Hello all,

    I'm officially hooked! This year I had 40 taps running on about 15-20 maples in the front of my property. I did some recon around the woods behind my house this past weekend. I have...
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    Cleaning collection buckets

    Hello all,

    Just thinking ahead to the end of the season. I use 5 gallon buckets and also some 15 gallon barrels with bungs for sap collection. What do you use to clean them at the end of the...
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    I've seen some guys use binder clips like these:...

    I've seen some guys use binder clips like these:

    https://www.amazon.com/Coofficer-Binder-Clamps-Assorted-Different/dp/B07DXSBT5J/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=binder+clips&qid=1614800653&sr=8-4
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    I was thinking I might get a few more seasons out...

    I was thinking I might get a few more seasons out of them if I take them down and store them! I'm also upgrading my collection points from 5 gallon buckets to 30 gallon drums. Would you advise to...
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    The runs are small enough where I was planning to...

    The runs are small enough where I was planning to take the lines down to clean in the house and store for the summer. Is this not advisable? I was also going to use a bleach concentrate to clean,...
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    Thank you all for the advice!

    Thank you all for the advice!
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    I have no plans for vacuum systems. I only have...

    I have no plans for vacuum systems. I only have about 30-40 total taps and no option to increase as I'm only tapping trees on my 2 acre lot. I'm guessing the slope on them is about 15% if not more....
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    So I'm being impatient? Just unsure if this is...

    So I'm being impatient? Just unsure if this is normal or of I did something wrong.
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    5/16 tubing question

    Hello all,

    This year I decided to give 5/16 tubing a try. Last few years I've used 5/16 drop lines into 5 gallon buckets. I have a few runs, 25-75ft in length with good pitch. 5/16 main line. I'm...
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