I have used the blue Sap Saks in the past and have decided to explore a simple vacuum system for 400 - 500 taps.
I would like to find someone, based in the Northeast Kingdom, to design a system...
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I have used the blue Sap Saks in the past and have decided to explore a simple vacuum system for 400 - 500 taps.
I would like to find someone, based in the Northeast Kingdom, to design a system...
I've resisted installing tubing in my sugar bush and have been collecting sap in the blue bag Sap Sak assemblies. The Sap Saks are a labor-intensive task that, for me, requires two or more people to...
I tried to send you the following private message, but got a message from MapleTrader that your storage space for messages is full so MapleTrader wouldn't send my private message.
You mentioned in...
I think stack temp may vary somewhat by evaporator brand and model. Smoky Lake Maple says that 1000 F - 1200 F is fine for my Silverplate evaporator.
How high up the evaporator pipe stack do you install a thermometer?
I used my corded circular saw with a masonry blade. Worked great. Soaking the bricks in water really cut down on the dust. The water soaked bricks dry out fast so it's best to cut very soon after...
What's the best way to cut fire brick? Chop saw? Roto tool? Sawzall? ...?
I've read that soaking bricks in water until no air bubbles appear will cut down on the dust.
Where do you monitor average temps?
Ken; Thanks for asking.
Things are happening very slowly.
Sap collection: Although I have seven people on call for sap collection (Sap Saks to tote), I'm finding that a crew of 2-3 are not as...
I'm about to move my new evaporator to an outside boiling location. It will stay there until the end of this season.
Will animals bother the evaporator?
I was thinking of building a (20' X 40') sugar house on part of the 40' X 80' foundation. Now I'm considering building an above the ground temporary sugar shack (12' X 16' or 16' X 24') for the next...
I was thinking of part (20' X 40') of the 40' X 80' foundation, I'm considering building an above the ground temporary sugar shack (12' X 16' or 16' X 24') for the next few seasons.
I am wondering how sugar shacks that are NOT anchored to the ground behave due to freezing / thawing and/or the wind. Do they move? How to mitigate?
I have had lengthy email discussions, with an owner of Smoky Lake Maple, about the missing deluxe sight glasses for float boxes (2 X $160). They are convinced the glasses were shipped and received by...
Actually I ordered and paid for two sight glasses for my Silverplate that were delivered on 12.1.22. I ordered many of the bells and whistles that go with the Silverplate. I never fully unpacked all...
I have a 2'X6' raised flue Silverplate evaporator and would like to know how important sight glasses are. Each float box can have its own sight glass.
I have never boiled before.
Your advice...
Thanks for the video.
I've got a Smoky Lake 2' X 6' Silverplate but haven't set it up yet. I notice you have the pneumatic wheels. What was the process for assembling them onto the arch frame?
Dave; It's NOT my "fixation". I'm trying to advise my maple syrup products website client. There are many online retailers who offer maple syrup in glass and plastic. I agree shipping in plastic jugs...
Tractor Supply food grade - $5.69 for five gallon bucket + $2.39 for lid. I doubt you'll find a lower price anywhere else.
Wherever you buy, check to make sure they are food grade. The non-food...
Shipping Glass 1/2 and one gallon bottles of Maple Syrup is costly in a retail sale.
Does your shipping cost cover 100% of the shipping/packaging cost?
What's the best way to ship so that you...
Sorry for your loss. Memories of your father-in-law will keep his spirit alive.
I'm hoping to attract many in my family to visit during sugaring season. I've sold our sap in the past. This will be...
I just found a Smoky Lake Maple video titled Backyard Evaporator Set Up - Stack Pipe and Guy Support. Very informative.
This season my evaporator will be mostly under a pipe-frame / tarp covered enclosure. The end with the stainless steel 10" stack pipe will be just outside the pipe-frame. The height of the stack pipe...
I collect in IBC tote on my tractor's pallet forks and a trailer. I have a crew with five gallon buckets go to each tree, empty sap from the Sap Saks, return to the tractor and poor the sap into a...
I've got one just like yours. Very interested in what replies you get. I was thinking of buying a SS table on wheels.