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    You could set up a dedicated shurflo as a...

    You could set up a dedicated shurflo as a transfer pump on a float switch. I think you would be better off with 1/2" or 5/16" Tubing for your transfer line. 3/16" may be a little small, will take a...
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    Definitely worth hanging in there for another...

    Definitely worth hanging in there for another week or so. Thinking back to a few years ago before i bought my RO when boiling 1 -1.5% raw sap was my normal situation. It's a lot more manageable now...
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    How did your experimental tubing/transfer line go...

    How did your experimental tubing/transfer line go this past season?
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    Congrats on the upgrade and props for not...

    Congrats on the upgrade and props for not starting out with all the fancy add ons. Having all the bells and whistles is definitely worth the extra funds. and should make your sugaring season even...
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    I have tried this method as well and the smell...

    I have tried this method as well and the smell was less desirable and attracted a lot of bugs. Though vinegar is pretty potent stuff to smell, it is more pleasant to deal with than a gunky science...
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    I haven't tried Blueberry infusions yet, but have...

    I haven't tried Blueberry infusions yet, but have done a bit of reading into it and talking with local sugar makers.

    It seems like some people just add blueberry extract, which would mean your...
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    I would be weary of that material even if just...

    I would be weary of that material even if just for permeate, essentially Teflon non stick. Seeing as it is used and probably required periodic cleanings over time, the liner material may be worn and...
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    Definitely interested in what people have to say.

    Definitely interested in what people have to say.
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    I think you're right about the spruce tips...

    I think you're right about the spruce tips breaking down and coming out of the bottle when pouring. I doubt anyone would be happy about that.
    I have read that actually boiling the spruce tips will...
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    I have done this process with vanilla beans and...

    I have done this process with vanilla beans and cinnamon but have never tried it with spruce tips. Interested in what other people may have to say about their experience.
    The big question would be...
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    Give Bascoms a try and you can do some shopping...

    Give Bascoms a try and you can do some shopping for next season.
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    I used an angle grinder with the diamond cutting...

    I used an angle grinder with the diamond cutting blade. I put a large fan on the bench i was cutting blowing most of the dust away from me. It worked fairly well but i will try soaking the bricks for...
  13. Thread: Birch Sugaring

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    Thanks for sharing. I am hoping to start tapping...

    Thanks for sharing. I am hoping to start tapping birch next season and will use this info as a reference.
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    I was wondering the same thing.

    I was wondering the same thing.
  15. It sounds like you've got your work cutout for...

    It sounds like you've got your work cutout for you between the design and the install. But it sounds worth the effort and should increase your yield a lot.
    As for the sap left in the line, besides...
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    This is my first season with hot water at the...

    This is my first season with hot water at the sugar shack, What a difference that makes when cleaning tanks! Looking back at washing with cold water, it was just never enough to get the tanks as...
  17. It's certainly possible. The issue i see with...

    It's certainly possible. The issue i see with pumping the sap up hill in a line that long would be the sap that drains out after your lower tank is empty. If you're going 12v and solar then you will...
  18. Is there an ideal stack temp for wood fired rigs?

    Is there an ideal stack temp for wood fired rigs?
  19. Number of taps: 210 Vacuum...

    Number of taps: 210
    Vacuum (Y/N):Guzzler(56)Shurflo(132) Buckets(22)
    RO (Y/N/type)CDL hobby 250
    Arch size:2x6
    Pan Type:Flat
    Fuel Type / amount used: Dry pine/hemlock - 2.5 cord
    Sap collected in...
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    I was young and starting my 12x16 sugar shack in...

    I was young and starting my 12x16 sugar shack in December. I dug 6 - 24"x 24" holes down 4-5Ft with a shovel and dropped some crushed stone, 4 corners and 2 mid span on the long side. Stacked cinder...
  21. I have the Wesfab 7" filter with an upgraded hand...

    I have the Wesfab 7" filter with an upgraded hand pump from Bosworth. My bottling pot only holds 5 gallons so that's the most i have ever pushed through it at one time. I do find that the last gallon...
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    I have a little 4 burner stove from an old camper...

    I have a little 4 burner stove from an old camper in my shack. We cook all sorts of stuff during the season and try to use the sap or syrup when doing so. Like maple glazed chicken and beans cooked...
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    Glad to see more people in NH posting on here,...

    Glad to see more people in NH posting on here, timing and weather are a little more relatable.
    How many years have you been running your shurflo set up?
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    Do you cover up your ash door to help dull the...

    Do you cover up your ash door to help dull the fire down and the draft?
  25. This whole thing has come a long way since the...

    This whole thing has come a long way since the first series of pictures you shared. Great work, now it's time to enjoy it, good timing on wrapping things up by the way.

    Do you have any photos of...
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