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    How many gallons did you end up with when you had...

    How many gallons did you end up with when you had 55 taps. I also have about 50 taps on Reds. I seem to need about 60 gallon of sap to 1 gallon syrup. Just wondering if you get about the same?
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    Drought conditions.

    As everyone is aware Massachusetts and large parts of New Hampshire were hit with a pretty bad drought this Summer. My question is how should I expect this to effect sap production of the trees?
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    So do you think the season is done?

    So do you think the season is done?
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    Sap flow question

    As anyone in Mass know there really hasn't been a freeze thaw pattern. I'm on buckets and bags and mostly red maples. But sap flow has been nonexistent for probably about 8 or 9 days. We have had a...
  5. Thread: Pan cleaning?

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    Pan cleaning?

    What's the best way to clean the burnt sap from the pan?
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    Filtering questions

    So I just had my first boil of the season. Boiling went same as always. Brought it inside for finishing. When it was done and it came time to filter .... it just never seems to go right. I bought the...
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    Should I Stay or Should I go, in Dudley

    I never seem to get timing right. Today is February 9th, I know its traditionally early to tap. But according to the whether channel app today is 36 degrees and tonight 31. rest on the week is Mon...
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    There is a slider vent on the door, but mostly I...

    There is a slider vent on the door, but mostly I prop door open.

    The distance between pan, (just eye balling from memory. Is probably 5 to 6 inches.
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    Cinder block evaporator design

    So I have been using this arch for several years. I recently had to move its location. So I figured I take some pictures and see if anyone had some tips on its design.

    It is not cemented. It...
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    Asian Long Horned Beetles

    Saw some thing on the news the other day about ALB being found in Auburn .

    https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/how-to-spot-an-asian-long-horned-beetle-infestation/

    Just keep an...
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    So when is everyone actually tapping? I'm from...

    So when is everyone actually tapping? I'm from Dudley and I always feel I go to early. But these temp swings have got me anxious. This week end it's supposed to be 48 degrees.
    What does everyone...
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    I have been doing this for about 3 yrs as a...

    I have been doing this for about 3 yrs as a hobbyist. I have buckets , 5 gallon pails (tubing), and Sap Saks.
    For my opinion I like the Sap Saks best. The bucket lids always blow up and alittle...
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    Cone filter question. Wool vs synthetic

    I get alot of my stuff from Bascom. They offer a wool 8 quart filter and a synthetic one? Does anyone know the wool filter is worth the extra money. And does anyone think the cone filter optimizer is...
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