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Great answers already. I raise my flue pan level to 3 inches from my operating height of 1 1/2”. I leave the flue to syrup pan open. Also, after the fire is nearly our and fanoff, I open the door...

I think Sugerbush supplies used to sell a holster for a 2 handed tool that fit on your belt.
Doc

We started tapping the last week in December and boiling 29th. I’m always tapping early because I am a hyperactive workaholic. This year we were slammed with sap so I have been too busy to report in....

Looked at this site, they also have a $300 tool set for $65, free shipping. If it seems too good to be true, it's a scam. I think it is very suspicious.

For your number of taps, there is an easy answer if you are going to stay at that level. A 4x400 gpd system with a larger pump would match your needs without breaking the bank. Have a look at the RO...

I think they have been using 400 ppm or something like 1/4 teaspoon per gallon.

I would buy a refractometer at Amazon and you will be back in business in days. They do not break easily and are faster. Make sure you get one for the range you need.

I was looking at my post last year when I had 20 Gallons on Feb19th. This year I have a big 3 gallons. It will finally be running hard for the next 2 weeks, a more normal season than the past 3...

No, you haven’t missed anything until the trees in Stirling bud. Maybe a run or two but I do not know your weather. The trees will wait but not forever. Should be safe to tap now and catch the first...

I usually have 10-15 gallons by now, This year it looks like a late run, maybe the end of February. I won't be boiling for long because we are going on vacation March 19th. Could be a short exciting...

I used pvc pipe to the back of evaporator then copper with no problems with taste or odor

I make adjustments to my 3/16 tubing by having a few smaller bungee cords in my truck. When a line starts to sag, I hook the one end of the bungee on the tubing, go around the tree on the opposite...

Sorry I didn't see the question about the filter bracket, again ordered from ebay. I wanted a filter bracket that would secure to the plywood board and not hang by itself. It makes filter changing...

Those white clips are 3012 membrane holders purchased from ebay (2812/3012 Membrane Housing Mounting Clips (2 Pc) 3" Membrane Clips)
( 132780063482 )

Those blue clips hold the quick connect rings out so the connection is locked. Not sure they are necessary. Leaks are not a problem if the tubing is all of the way into connection

I set up a portable RO and showed it the forum last year. It works for me. The only change this year is 5- 400GPD membranes in series instead of 2 parallel then 4 in series. It will do 20-30 gph to 6...

[QUOTE=bryankloos;388931]His name is Boden, but we call him Bode, which is pronounced Bodie as in the skier Bode Miller, with whom he shares some mannerisms...
His sister is Anabel, and they are...

This is not a true submersible pump. Just a small 12 v motor and a propeller. No oil here.

I just use a metal rod to punch through ice than put the pump through the hole.

The 12 volt pump question thread was closed so I thought I would show a pump system that I use. The pumps are available on eBay for $25 and work well for years. Look for 12 volt submersible pump,...

The 12 volt pump question thread was closed so I thought I would show a pump system that I use. The pumps are available on eBay for $25 and work well for years. Look for 12 volt submersible pump,...

Dave, I use a cheap sight level to to get my drop in feet from the my last tap to the collection barrel. I'm 6'4" so a spot that I see at level will be 6'. Going to that spot and sighting again will...

I have tried the cotton "qtips" in a clean zip lock bag but it seems like another thing to carry, keep clean and use in the drilling procedure. If you wait until the sap is running, the hole will be...

Russ,
I just want to thank you for starting the bubbler thread and for answering all the questions over the years. Don't know how you had time to boil. I just built one and with the big help of a...

I used bright colored electrical tape for a quick repair that I can find easily. Place it on tightly do several tight wraps and keep it in your pocket at all times. If that doesn't work a coupler but...