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Tapped in today with about 60 trees. Sap was running fairly well, had 1.5" in bottom of the first bucket by the time we finished. Weather sure is screwy this year! I'm concerned about tapping...

We have aa Lapierre Waterloo Small mini pro and really like it. We use it mostly to demonstrate the operation of an evaporator and also as funds raiser, selling the syrup We make.

I have an issue...

We have aa Lapierre Waterloo Small mini pro and really like it. We use it mostly to demonstrate the operation of an evaporator and also as funds raiser, selling the syrup We make.

I have an issue...

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We run an evaporator during a maple festival that gets around 40,000 visitors so lots of questions about everything maple! One came up yesterday that I'd not thought of so looking to see if...

I usually draw based on temp, occasionally double checked with hygrometer. I have a mini-pro and tip of thermometer is about 0.25" above bottom of pan.

Google arduino density sensor. I don't think there's an off the shelf one you can buy but theoretically you could build one. Appears to be two approaches, one using ultrasonic sensors at precise...

Even with flued pans I've had no issues freezing. My biggest problem with freezing is the supply and incoming float pans. Takes a while for heat to transfer back from evaporator to thaw the float...

Very possible, trees can produce sap with different % sugar between seasons or even within a season. If you use the rule of 86 as an estimate it indicates your sugar level in year 1 was about 86/55...

I'd also point out that you can burn the pan even if you're there watching it. If you're running your finish pan shallow and the feed float sticks just as it starts foaming reaching syrup point...

I agree, but when you're a one man operation on a wood fired evaporator and nature calls you have no choice! Best I can do is make sure I'm there as much as I can. Murphys law requires that if...

Sorry to disagree, little to no chance of the boil over catching fire. Sugar is not anywhere near as flammable as oil! When it boils over it returns to a solid as soon as heat is removed. The stuff...

There is no recipe, just boil the syrup until there are large bubbles in the foam and the edges of the bubbles are starting to darken then pour onto snow or ice, cooling it quickly and roll the...

Yes, but starting on 21st they're showing swings from plus daytime highs to nighttime lows so I suspect (hope!) the sap will start running!

Yes, plan to put in taps on Feb 20, hope I'm not jumping the gun!

The gaps may be enough to let steam out BUT you will get condensation on the underside of the roof. That condensation will run down rafters and drip off at some point. Your challenge will be making...

We have the same evaporator. To add to what others have said, you're going to need a head tank to feed the first float box. Make sure it's big enough to hold enough sap to allow you to run for...

We have a LaPierre mini. High quality. Made in Waterloo QC. Excellent service. Does about 10-15gal/hr. If you're ever down near Burlington / Oakville let me know and I'd be happy to show it to you.

I too use white vinegar and water at about 50%. Bring to boil and let it sit for 3-4 days. For the bottom Easy-Off and a pressure cleaner - a messy job! I also use a scraper made by flattening a 1/2"...

I've had the float valve between the evaporating pan and finishing pan get stuck slightly open several times, usually after I've closed down for the night and I come in the next morning to find the...

Unfortynately I doubt the government is going to fund bad weather! Perhaps check department of agriculture site? Are there any programs for farmers in drought years?

We were very similar, got total of 54l off our 84 buckets. We normally average about 1.2l/ bucket!

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You need to reheat above 180 to ensure bottles are sterilized. I usually aim for 185-190 so that the temp in bottle is about 180. Carefully not to get much above 200 or you can cause more nitre to...

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Hope this image attaches! Hope it shows the increase in filter surface area for a normal cone on top and sailor hat fold on the bottom

We filter right off the evaporator into a felt filter that is lined with two polyester prefilters. Use the sailor hat method to increase filter area. We tie the filter to rim of 5 gal bucket and have...