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    Want some more sap? Im tired!

    Want some more sap? Im tired!
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    Well it has been a nice break but should see some...

    Well it has been a nice break but should see some flow today
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    The investment is a tough pill to swallow but I...

    The investment is a tough pill to swallow but I agree it is a game changer. I picked up a smokey lake filter press when he first offered them and have had excellent success. It is also helpful to...
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    2 day freeze break and looks like we are back at...

    2 day freeze break and looks like we are back at it today! 60 gallons bottled up and labeled and its still February... Looks like it going to be a fruitful week too.
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    The steam away on my previous rig produced lots...

    The steam away on my previous rig produced lots of condensate which we plumbed into an old water heater. This was nice for saving warm water for cleanup the next morning.
  6. Thread: Shurflo battery

    by 1arch
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    I have a couple 300 watt panels charging deep...

    I have a couple 300 watt panels charging deep cycle marine batteries. There are occasions when this is not enough, such as multiple overcast days and the shurflo wants to run all night because it is...
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    Ya we are all in the maple season spirit here,...

    Ya we are all in the maple season spirit here, it's go time for us.
    Enjoy the journey!
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    Interesting thread. Although my equipment is from...

    Interesting thread. Although my equipment is from a different manufacturer I experienced a similar scenario this year. What I found was my releaser was momentarily wo hanging up and the vacuum pump...
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    Last year with low SC we averaged 7-11 gallons of...

    Last year with low SC we averaged 7-11 gallons of syrup per cook. This year with higher SC we are enjoying 13-18 gallons of syrup per cook. Kind of enjoying this freeze up. Enjoying a few days to...
  10. Thread: Pricing Syrup

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    I like to track labor and expenses and see where...

    I like to track labor and expenses and see where they land at the end of the year and then compare to the outside market pricing which many of us are forced to work within. Definitely better ways to...
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    Are you seeing higher sc than last year also?...

    Are you seeing higher sc than last year also? Last year I was getting ~1% to 1.5%. Thus year a solid 2% to 2.5%.
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    Tapped and have our first 25 gallons bottled and...

    Tapped and have our first 25 gallons bottled and labeled. Only 200+ to go!
  13. Great idea, any concern about food grade quality...

    Great idea, any concern about food grade quality of the plastic?
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    the governor's executive order exempts food...

    the governor's executive order exempts food production and agricultural activities.
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    Did you try out the coffee infused yet? I'm was...

    Did you try out the coffee infused yet?
    I'm was considering dumping some fresh ground beans into my draw if pot to marinate through a day of cooking then run it through the filter press. Will a few...
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    I have a free 275 gallon tank for the taking... A...

    I have a free 275 gallon tank for the taking... A coon decided to spin the lid off and crawl into an empty ro water tank. The best we can figure it was in there for 2 weeks until we put a board in...
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    Pressure washer

    Pressure washer
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    Did you take a current reading on each phase...

    Did you take a current reading on each phase during full operation? A 90 Amp load seems to be extensive for 325 taps
  19. Thread: RO and tanks

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    I recirculate back into my 600 gallon holding...

    I recirculate back into my 600 gallon holding tank until I reach about 13% then I switch the concentrate flow to my head tank. As mentioned cleaning with permeate and a brush is a must.
  20. Thread: Ticks

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    Interesting thread. I have never seen ticks at...

    Interesting thread. I have never seen ticks at this time of year and was surprised to be pulling them off the dog already.
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    I typically use 4 ups for ~13 gallons even for...

    I typically use 4 ups for ~13 gallons even for late season
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    "Rules"? Cook it until it isn't syrup any more....

    "Rules"?
    Cook it until it isn't syrup any more. Hers the challenge.... dont know sometimes until you cook it...
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    I run at 2+ inches. Reduces risk of scorching if...

    I run at 2+ inches. Reduces risk of scorching if sap levels were to drop due to heavy foam or faster than desired draw offs.
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    I'm still in the game. exceeded my finish...

    I'm still in the game. exceeded my finish filtered product from 213 gallons last year to 227 gallons as of tonight. We'll see what nature offers yet this week. This could be our most productive year...
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    Had a similar scenario with ropey syrup a few...

    Had a similar scenario with ropey syrup a few years ago and continued the boil because I hoped the fresh sap I had coming in would push through. And it did. I just kept the ropey syrup in a...
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