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    Monastery-How many taps do you have? Thanks-Dave

    Monastery-How many taps do you have? Thanks-Dave
  2. I appreciate the reply, it wil help me to...

    I appreciate the reply, it wil help me to determine storage space and how much i should expect to tap this year. thanks again,
    -Dave
  3. Percentage of sap increase from 1" to 15" vacuum

    I have heard you can expect 5%-7% sap increase for every inch of vacuum over 15", but how much percentage increase for the first 15? I am running 20" so just trying to determine how much that would...
  4. More pump issues...we need some good luck for a change

    So this morning we setup the new gas engine, 79 cc, turns out it was not strong enough to turn the pump. After a trip to Harbor Freight and going a size bigger we mounted the new motor and...
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    Thanks Ben, I will check with a NAPA or another...

    Thanks Ben, I will check with a NAPA or another automotive store for a non foaming oil. How much oil should I put in and can I combine the vac oil with the non foaming oil I will buy? Hopefully ...
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    Thank you I am assuming I can add it to the...

    Thank you I am assuming I can add it to the existing pump oil. Also, on the dipstick there is not a full level indicator, but the dipstick does change diameter size, is that the level I should fill...
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    pump oil for temporary use

    I have a Delaval 73 and the oil has started to get a bit low from two days of useage a couple weeks ago. I ordered more vacuum pump oil from Tractor Supply but it has not come in yet. What else can...
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    I tapped in last weekend and I am glad that I...

    I tapped in last weekend and I am glad that I did. This is my first year with a vacuum pump and releaser, in the past I had a guzzler. I have been working out bugs, realizing the things that I...
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    Good to know, maybe that will help keep it cooler...

    Good to know, maybe that will help keep it cooler as well. I will aim for 20 inches, thanks for the advice,
    -Dave
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    Thank you, I will check it out today, I...

    Thank you, I will check it out today, I appreciate the quick response!
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    Delaval 73 clicking while running

    I did not realize that I needed a check valve installed so I ran and shut the pump down 3-4 times without one and now I installed it. I changed the pulley (still hot to the touch though, cant hold...
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    Thank you guys, Ben (Breezyhill) is going to get...

    Thank you guys, Ben (Breezyhill) is going to get me some size recommendations on changing the pulley to reduce the RPMs. I will keep you posted as to how it works, thanks again I appreciate it.
    -Dave
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    Delaval 73 spitting oil, running hot

    I have a Delaval 73 that I got running today. Pulling about 27 inches at the pump on 100 taps. It has a 1.5 hp motor with it and no way to adjust the rpm of the pump. After a half hour of running,...
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    Good advice, Thanks, I have used diaphragm pumps...

    Good advice, Thanks, I have used diaphragm pumps in the past and have to get it out of my mind that I can run things below freezing without risk of causing damage to the equipment. If the releaser...
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    Your definition of "Marginal Days"

    This is my first year going to high vacuum, I always hear people say that high vacuum will allow you to gather sap on "marginal days." I am curious as to what you consider a marginal day. I ask...
  16. I am in Northern CT as well. if you are close to...

    I am in Northern CT as well. if you are close to East Windsor I may be interested in buying it from you. Keep me in mind or PM me what town you live in.
    -Dave
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    At how many gallons per year do you all suggest...

    At how many gallons per year do you all suggest getting a press after working from a gravity canner?
    -Dave
  18. Thank you, it must have been like that prior to...

    Thank you, it must have been like that prior to packing. It was packed at about 180 degrees, so I am wondering if it would still be safe to consume if the ropey syrup was removed? Thanks,
  19. Some more pictures of the continuing sugar shack...

    Some more pictures of the continuing sugar shack build.
    -Dave

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  20. Strange syrup consisstency from last years bottle (VIDEO)

    I was hoping someone can watch this video and explain to me what this is. In a couple of plastic containers from last year had this sludge like consistency to the top of it. It is from late in the...
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    I have 13 large sugars on a shurflow and we are...

    I have 13 large sugars on a shurflow and we are averaging around 2 gallons per tap per day. We have about 100 taps but this little area was an experiment that worked out great
    -Dave
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    So is it one inch of vac for each foot of drop?

    So is it one inch of vac for each foot of drop?
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    Holy God that is great, I underestimated what...

    Holy God that is great, I underestimated what 3/16 can do. How much of a drop do you need to get that kind of vacuum?
    -Dave
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    Can you guys post a video of your collection tank...

    Can you guys post a video of your collection tank as the 3/16 is flowing in? I am curious at the drip rate, thanks,
    -Dave
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    I posted this on another thread but when I saw...

    I posted this on another thread but when I saw this I am second guessing myself. I used a garden hose (I know, not a smart move) to pump 200 gallons of sap this weekend because I needed the extra...
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