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I use both plastic and metal. About 35 of each. The plastic does clean up easier but they tend to get slimy mid season. Maybe because they are translucent. The wind also makes them flop around a lot...

I had mine tested three years ago. It was 31 ppb. At that time I was using old buckets, spiles and a flat pan.

I only make old fashioned syrup. So it is gravity filtered thru my great grand pappy's used 100% cotton underwear. But thanks for the info.

I am going to hold out for one last boil this week. Six spiles pulled out in the wind storm so I will continue on with 49. So far on 55 taps I have 1029 gallons and 22 gallons made. Should get...

Just my opinion, I always hated that style of spile. It was like driving a wedge into the tree. I used them one season and then tossed them for the cast steel spile. Last year I purchased a few of...

Today I ended up with 30 gallons on 55 taps. Still dripping. That puts me over 400 gallons since the 14th. 8.5 gallons of syrup made.

Thanks Jason. It isn't very practical but works for our hobby set up. The front half has a loft for bucket storage. I am pretty happy with it. Could not have built it without my friend Jeff.

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Still needs concrete but better than being outside.

Power out since noon. Maple tree tipped over, missed my new shack by a foot. Crushed my 2009 Silverado. Atleast I can still boil. Just can't drive to get refreshments.

I have to agree with the other two posts. RIT all the way for anything computer but bring your checkbook. My son is on his third year there. Perfect fit for him. My second son will graduate high...

Who has the tank on route 98 in Attica, near the cemetery? My brother said it was flowing over this morning. Hopefully someone pumped it before I posted this.

I agree with the Ants. But only in my blue buckets. The old buckets were fine. Also up to 63 moths on 73 taps. Now I just need to find a market for my maple sweetened moth candy.

I used two of those green "U" shaped metal stakes for fences. Cut the end off one, drilled holes and then bolted them together after I drove one in the ground. Wired 9 feet of 6" stack to it. The "U"...

FedEx Freight came out with a service similar to USPS, essentially it is a Gaylord box on a skid for a set price. They have two sizes and they supply the box. You should be able to find the info on...

Try this place just have them quote it. They had the best price for 6" and free freight.

https://www.ventingpipe.com/all-stove-pipe/c15658?intcmp=SW_stovepipe

I am actually south of you on Maxon. Seeing how you are closer to Canada you should be colder. LOL.

Don't think I will be boiling today. -13 on my phone and -9 on the outside thermometer. So far this year, 54 buckets, 325 gallons, 6.5 gallons of syrup. Pretty happy so far. Made just over 19 gallons...

Fluid Conditioning 10 micron bag filter PE10P1-L and stainless steel kitchen strainer. I filter twice, once out of the pan and then at temp before bottling. Wash with warm water between batches. If...