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Ok....maybe it's a bit more light. As I mentioned before, we did three batches and they all turned out about the same color....and that's with varying sugar densities for sure. We were timid on the...

it was medium i would say. i should post a pic of the 1/2 pint jars. hopefully the color would come across good. in terms of boiling it down fast......i would say about 1 gal of water came off per...

Thanks guys. Every post got better....I like the one referencing an imaginary long/narrow evaporator. Def gets the point across1

Quick question on evaporators. Seems everytime I see once it's crankin...so I really haven't been able to see the bottom of the pan to understand what's happening in terms of the sugar density...

So I cut my teeth on making maple syrup this year. I have a few veteren sugarers in the area that really helped the learning curve. This site has been really helpful as well. I tapped 1 sugar...

yup. it's a metal spile. thanks for the advice. boiled down a small handful of gallons today that we originally had frozen. Got a 1/2 pint of the golden nectar! It seems to be working out to...

I tried searching for this subject...but no luck. Once the season is done, any particular time or instruction on how to remove the spile. Just take it out with a pliers I suppose and the warm...

Allright guys....a big Thanks! I'll be anxious to talk about any increases in my 1 spile operation. You guys definitely motivate me though....it's been fun so far. I joke with some folks in these...

So...a bit of a newbie question. When should I stop collecting sap. We started out small this year with 1 tap. Yes, 1 tap! The goal is 1 quart of syrup, so we figured collect 10-gallons. It...

Just curious on how deep to go with my spile. Starting from the end of the spile going into the tree.....to the raised lip (where the hook is) is 1-1/4". Should I still drill my hole 1-1/2" - 2"? ...

I've got a pretty big (18" diameter) sugar maple prime for tapping, but it's only tht big for about 6 feet off the ground. Then there are 2 shoots that are about 12" diameter. I've heard rumors...

I think I'm still a bit too early, but it looks like the time is coming. Not sure if the weather will stick at warmer days (above freezing), colder night (below freezing), but I figure right around...

Yeah...to say the snow is bit fierce is an understatement. I either live, work, or have property near the three places I mentioned and still after all these years the weather is fun one to endure! ...

I'm in the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse area. Think this is a bit to early to tap? Just overly antsy since i'm trying for the 1st time! Thanks.

Sun 2/13: High 42, Low 35
Mon 2/14: High 38,...

As I've said in a few other posts I'm new to sugaring and am only going to tap a few trees at best this year. I'll have acess to more next year, but just trying to get some ideas really.

So, If...

My title may be a little misleading. I was more curious that if someone tapped a tree too early you risk the tap plugging, no flow, bad production, etc. But what if you tap a little too late. Do...

New to the forum. I've already browsed and it looks like there is a wealth of knowledge. I'm excited to get some tidbits and share my experience. I've hit it off with a local maple producer and...