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I too had thought of this set up a few months back but have been hesitant to follow through building one. I searched threads here on MT back to 2014 and found almost nothing. I did find that AMI...

Number of taps: 125
Vacuum (Y/N): Guzzler
RO (Y/N/type) Homemade RO Bucket 4x150gpd
Arch size: 18”x72”
Pan Type: Drop flue, cross flow syrup pans
Fuel Type / amount used: 2 face cords
Sap...

Next weeks temps look to be more “average” with lows in the teens and highs in the low 20’s for me. I’m sure you’ll be a few degrees warmer. I haven’t even drilled a hole yet and I’m sure I lost out...

I have used electrical tape to plug saddle holes on mainlines in the past without any issues. Just replace tape every year.
Another option, you can leave the saddle installed and just cut the...

How do you check barometric pressure? Handheld barometer or local weather station? I don’t usually have to adjust temperature on my normal days of boiling but sometimes I’ll store sap and have a...

I start boiling and once the syrup gets close to the 7 on my thermometer I start checking with hydrometer. Once it reaches the red line I’ll adjust the dial so it’s at 7. I also periodically check...

I believe this is what you’re referring to
https://bascommaple.com/collections/hose-tubing-1/products/htf10
As far as a disconnect I use 1” tri clamp fittings

http://mapletrader.com/community/showthread.php?37398-Leader-Evaporator-Co.-H2O-Innovations

I found this method to be significantly easier also. I just used permeate to adjust. Saved many hours of finishing

I tried tapping birch this year after failing miserably 5 years ago. I’ve had good luck so far and made about 2 quarts on 6 trees. Tapped on April 3 and still getting sap today, although it’s...

https://bascommaple.com/collections/sap-collection-new/products/t35
Bascoms has the same one for $50 less

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Here is a leaf from a sapling right on the edge of my small pond
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This one is on a much dryer sight a few hundred feet away. Sugars don’t seem to have any spots at all

I did learn quite a bit from the book at the time I bought it as I was a super newbie to sugaring back in 2012.
Some of the literature might be a little outdated in this book. It was released in...

https://www.bascommaple.com/item/bdim/

I don't know if it makes a difference, but one thing I do is tip the jugs on there side after I cap them to sterilize the cap like with smaller containers.

All were stored in my cellar so fairly cool and stable temps. I had 2 that were two years old and no issues. I will say that my sugar house gets real warm in the summer months. Maybe it just got too...

Are you using a bung wrench? Maybe the bungs aren't sealing? My first year using 5 gallon blue containers I tried using channel locks to tighten the bung, but didn't think it was tight enough. I...

I have extremely limited experience with birch. Tried tapping 2 white birch and 1 yellow birch 3 years ago and spent almost nine hours boiling on my kitchen stove only to realize that either I...

Maybe offer them a sample of your syrup, like a 1/2 pint or nip bottle when you ask them. If they’ve never had it, they might be in for a surprise.
Or tell them about the health benefits of maple...

Here is a pic of my bypass setup. I just close one valve and open the other, insert a 5’ piece of 1” pvc that runs outside my sugar house door and spray with garden hose. It works great!17387

I did the exact same thing, except the preheater. The thermometer port made it way easier to monitor temp and homemade float box was great for sap depth in pans.
My pan had flues

I 100% agree with Russell
My first evaporator was a cdl 18x48 with natural draft getting 10-12gph. I fabbed up a blower and was able to achieve 17-19gph.
More air is key

I’m kinda in the same boat, though my reason is a little more due to my physical condition. I will be getting a total hip replacement in April. Yes I still could tap some trees and make syrup, but I...

Looking great! Keep the pics coming and let us know how it performs

probably not a bad idea. A few dollars from thousands of producers every year could go a long way. Might be beneficial to everyone in the long run