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    I would hope that as a maple producer there is no...

    I would hope that as a maple producer there is no question that it is not real pure maple syrup. The label is misleading in that no where does it say "maple syrup substitute" but it does say...
  2. Thread: Impeller pumps

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    How big are the barrels and tanks you are wanting...

    How big are the barrels and tanks you are wanting to empty? I am using a 1/2 inch air pump and never have to use it at its full capacity A 1 inch air pump will do 50 GPM.
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    I have never had a niter problem heating to 200...

    I have never had a niter problem heating to 200 degrees. It all depends on your syrup and when during the season it is made.
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    We have the Gold Medal Econo-floss and have no...

    We have the Gold Medal Econo-floss and have no problem with it keeping up with sales. Just curious what type of event are you doing where you are selling one serving every 10 seconds?
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    We use Farm and Family Insurance Co.

    We use Farm and Family Insurance Co.
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    I think the problem is the design of your hood....

    I think the problem is the design of your hood. There should not be an opening in the hood between the front pan and the back pan. The back pan creates so much more steam than the front pan that the...
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    I am trying to get a picture of your hood in my...

    I am trying to get a picture of your hood in my head. Is it open from the front pan to the back pan and only the back part sits down on the flue pan on 3 sides? If so then I think that is the...
  8. Thread: Barrel washer

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    I made my own spray nozzle out of brass. My water...

    I made my own spray nozzle out of brass. My water is 140+ degrees and it works great. Word of caution with some of the spray balls available online. Check the thread size. The one referenced on ebay...
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    I wouldn't use it. You should be looking for one...

    I wouldn't use it. You should be looking for one with a minimum temp. rating of 200 degrees or more.
  10. Thread: Maple Straws

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    We do them one at a time by hand and have been...

    We do them one at a time by hand and have been doing them for years. One person can do about 100 per hour start to finish. We have a test batch on the counter to see how long they will last. So far...
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    If you are still working a full time job and...

    If you are still working a full time job and doing this after hours you need to upsize your equipment. A 2x8 or 30" x 8 without a steamaway will be to small. Also depending on what concentration...
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    I think you missed my point. Good water is global...

    I think you missed my point. Good water is global market. Clean energy is a global market. Transportation is a global market. On a global scale maple is a very small niche market. For a company the...
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    My opinion. For a large corporation like H2O to...

    My opinion. For a large corporation like H2O to invest in the maple industry shows a commitment to maple.They are investing in a very small market, not a global one. The ROI for such a small market...
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    How long is the run? Maybe use a section of...

    How long is the run? Maybe use a section of prelashed?
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    Not sure how zoning works in Connecticut but in...

    Not sure how zoning works in Connecticut but in Massachusetts zoning is set by the town and you do not get to change it. Check with your assessors office to see how your property is zoned. As for...
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    That's a tough one to answer. Our production has...

    That's a tough one to answer. Our production has been going up every year for the past 10 years, maybe longer. Our tap count has not gone up substantially in the past 3 or 4 years. We did add vacuum...
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    So, I just checked my monitoring system and we...

    So, I just checked my monitoring system and we still have sap. About 300 gallons ran overnight. I may wait and see what happens today. I really need at least 1000 gallons to make it worth collecting...
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    We collected and boiled sap yesterday for the...

    We collected and boiled sap yesterday for the last time this year. We will package it today and finish off the sweet from the evaporator tomorrow. We will finish at about 1/2 gallon per tap this...
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    The typical wholesale for maple in retail size...

    The typical wholesale for maple in retail size containers runs from the low side at 10% up to 20% on the high side. Typical markup from their wholesale price is from 25% up to 35%. This is for pure...
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    Of all of the methods of testing syrup this is...

    Of all of the methods of testing syrup this is the least accurate. I have demonstrated to visitors many times how it will sheet off of a scoop and then check with a hydrometer and it will not float....
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    First, are you sure your hydrometer is correct?...

    First, are you sure your hydrometer is correct? If it is then stop worrying about temperature and trust the hydrometer. Just make sure you are using it correctly.
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    We are not done yet. brought in about 2000...

    We are not done yet. brought in about 2000 gallons for tomorrow. We are at .4 gallons per tap as of today.
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    You would need to set the temperature to below...

    You would need to set the temperature to below freezing. I think the ideal temperature is between 25 and 28 degrees for holding concentrate.
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    Foam will trap in steam slowing down the...

    Foam will trap in steam slowing down the evaporation process.
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    What are you using for search terms? I just did 3...

    What are you using for search terms? I just did 3 different searches and came up with hundreds of options. Try searching for "window bags for food" or "brown packaging bags"
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