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    Been tooling around with it, but it’s been money...

    Been tooling around with it, but it’s been money all day. 36 degrees in, 185 out. Got it to quiet down by pumping from a bucket and not the barrel. But you’re right, I’ll take a little noise for...
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    Sorry to say, but this was such a smart setup, I...

    Sorry to say, but this was such a smart setup, I had to copy it! Was only 17 degrees last weekend, so the lines kept icing up on me. However, this week it’s running perfect for my setup! Thanks...
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    Just checked the extended forecast, for what it's...

    Just checked the extended forecast, for what it's worth. Looks like after the 1st of February, the daytime highs are not supposed to get above freezing. Anyone debating waiting for the next...
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    What's up with the Maple Trees?

    I too have several trees that have leaves changing color early. Some small branches even started in June. I assumed they were diseased, and cut them off at the trunk. But now I'm looking around at...
  5. Bleachy/Detergent flavor in finished syrup

    Both batches of syrup I've boiled this year have had a bleachy almost detergent taste to them at first, and then you get the strong maple flavor. The first week was pretty strong, wouldn't give it...
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    I had no idea that service stations would accept...

    I had no idea that service stations would accept oil, or that wal-mart accepted it as well. Great insight, thank you! It's 'new' oil for diesel engines, leftovers from the trucking company that...
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    What to do with used oil?

    I am planning on building an oil-tank evaporator this winter after acquiring a free 275 gallon tank. My first hang-up is what to do with about 25 gallons of motor oil that are still in the tank. ...
  8. Anyone have a lead on buckets around N/E Ohio?

    I want to replace my buckets and lids this season and I don't remember having this much trouble tracking them down last time. Been checking around with all the donut shops but most are out or only...
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    So what does everyone prefer: Boiling in snow or...

    So what does everyone prefer: Boiling in snow or boiling in the 60's?
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    We use that heat stop that spartazoo was talking...

    We use that heat stop that spartazoo was talking about in all of the outdoor fireplaces/pizza ovens etc. that we build, and it works really well.
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    Nice moves.

    Nice moves.
  12. Wow, that really is a beautiful picture! I'd love...

    Wow, that really is a beautiful picture! I'd love to see it sometime. Well done
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    Looks like a proper sugarhouse to me.. well...

    Looks like a proper sugarhouse to me.. well played!
  14. I call it the Ohio Maple Blaster.. But I debated...

    I call it the Ohio Maple Blaster.. But I debated naming it the Craigslist Killer, given her pedigree of parts acquired cheaply through the internet's own localized trash sale.

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    May tap Thursday morning, they are calling for...

    May tap Thursday morning, they are calling for 38/31. Saturday looks nice enough to have some friends over for beers and a boil if we can get a decent run on Friday.
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    Nice! Glad I could do something helpful! Post...

    Nice! Glad I could do something helpful! Post pictures of your finished product
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    Those are some really old sheets of plexi that...

    Those are some really old sheets of plexi that have become a catch-all for any and all spray painting jobs. I built the roof around those sheets. They're not attached, and just kinda lay against...
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    Didn't think about building this until the...

    Didn't think about building this until the forecast called for snow on one of the days I was going to boil. Not sure why it never occurred to me that it might snow in March... But nonetheless, a...
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    Sugarhouse by me has a hot plate with a pot of...

    Sugarhouse by me has a hot plate with a pot of boiling sap for hot dogs to feed visitors coming in to check it the process. Along with the usual sap coffee and other goodies.
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    Heus, That was reassuring, but when I went...

    Heus, That was reassuring, but when I went outside this morning, I found this: 6482

    Is this still what you were talking about? Or is this somewhat ahead of schedule?
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    First off.. Look at your wife and tell her you...

    First off.. Look at your wife and tell her you got this all squared away, and that she doesn't need to worry. I don't have a wife, but I'm sure that'll go over just swimmingly. I've boiled really...
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    I went up to Richards to pick some up to see what...

    I went up to Richards to pick some up to see what they were all about, and they had told me that the only ones they had were all spoken for. I only run 30-40 taps, so I'm not sure how much gain I...
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    That's an awesome setup for gathering I...

    That's an awesome setup for gathering



    I may have found some drums with removable heads, which would make deep cleaning a bit easier. But as far as filling goes, I use one of these from work :...
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    Cleaning out a 55gal poly drum

    Which would be the best way to go about cleaning and sanitizing a 55 gallon plastic drum for sap storage? It doesn't have a removable head, just two bungs. I was considering star san from a home...
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    My S/S valve is about 3" on the outside of the...

    My S/S valve is about 3" on the outside of the arch, with 1" S/S drain pipe actually going inside of the arch. It does radiate heat and will melt snow if I pack it around it. But never gets hot...
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