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  1. Thread: Auto Draw

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    The simplicity model is basic, the next models...

    The simplicity model is basic, the next models going up help you know when you should add wood and get the best burn. I had that mastered and didn't need help with it. My refueling scheduled worked...
  2. Thread: Auto Draw

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    I bought a Smoky Lake auto draw about 5-7 yrs...

    I bought a Smoky Lake auto draw about 5-7 yrs ago, it was their simplicity model. I also ordered a second temperature probe so when I reversed the front pan flow I only had to remove one wire on the...
  3. Wow, that sure sounds like you got shafted. I'm...

    Wow, that sure sounds like you got shafted. I'm not sure what I would do. my only suggestion is if you do get another guard it as well as you possibly can.
    It might be a good time to try a Murphy...
  4. Thread: 2x6 rate

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    18 gph is far under what a 2x6 raised flue should...

    18 gph is far under what a 2x6 raised flue should get, regardless of the type of wood burned. First, what size do you split the wood? Then for fueling do you use a timer? Back when I had a wood...
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    Yes, insurance absolutely. I've only sold to one...

    Yes, insurance absolutely. I've only sold to one eatery, it was a waffle and pancake place. They wanted it in 1/2 gal jugs, and they pay on delivery. Because I'm delivering at no extra cost, they pay...
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    I'm not sure about alignment of the holes is that...

    I'm not sure about alignment of the holes is that important, yes you want to be close but a little off has not shown to slow the press down. I have noticed that any misaligned hole fix themselves. On...
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    I've never seen that discussed, in my head I...

    I've never seen that discussed, in my head I figure evaporation unchanged, if it's slightly less evaporation, it's still well worth it in my book.
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    In my case, as I described 2 posts above, I use...

    In my case, as I described 2 posts above, I use the most DE on a new set of papers, then I use about 1/4 tah much per gallon on all following batches. If following batches are not soon after the...
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    After reading or scanning the responses I have...

    After reading or scanning the responses I have what I think is an easier way. First off, is the amount od maple grade DE, I have an air diaphragm pump powered 7" filter press with 5 sets of plates....
  10. If you are using a ROBucket, the RO will let you...

    If you are using a ROBucket, the RO will let you know when you have reached max. Those little pumps are limited in pressure thay can produce. When youy are at or near max the water out hose will be...
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    Just another example of how the criminal element...

    Just another example of how the criminal element hurts the honest.
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    I never heard that the citric acid could not be...

    I never heard that the citric acid could not be shipped, just the lye soap. I got my last batch shipped from Amazon, didn't have time to go pick it up. Try a health food store if you have one nearby.
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    3 options as I see it, have a diaphragm pump at...

    3 options as I see it, have a diaphragm pump at the end of that most distant line and push the sap from there, ad on the other 2 have a diaphragm pump at the sugarhouse. Another option, get a real...
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    If you use tubing and vacuum, even diaphragm pump...

    If you use tubing and vacuum, even diaphragm pump vacuum helps, an old dairy pump is even better, the tap holes will stay open much longer, butyou need to let the vacuum run 24/7 once it starts.
  15. Good job Steve, leading him to find the issue....

    Good job Steve, leading him to find the issue. One Trader helping another, that's what I like about The Maple Trader.
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    I skipped 3 years, will be back into tapping and...

    I skipped 3 years, will be back into tapping and boiling next year. I recently ordered a new 2x6 complete with hood, head tank and draw off tank. Getting excited to get back into it.
    In my time off...
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    Thanks Dr Tim, for the link, I knew it had...

    Thanks Dr Tim, for the link, I knew it had existed but didn't know it was going to be a free download for "ever".
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    Another good way, if you enjoyed making maple...

    Another good way, if you enjoyed making maple syrup is to get an issue of [U]The North American Maple Producers ManualU]. You may still be able to download the manual free, or maybe that option has...
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    Much of the answer depends on your growth plans....

    Much of the answer depends on your growth plans. Are you planning to keep adding taps? If yes, a filter press will be in your future, if you don't plan to add very many taps, the filter press maybe...
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    Good question, A&A was by far the lowest price,...

    Good question, A&A was by far the lowest price, but they do not offer oil, that's why I'll be converting. Besides that, in case of SHTF I will be able to switch to wood if oil isn't available or...
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    It's fairly simple and once you've done it you...

    It's fairly simple and once you've done it you will never want to go back. I did just that when my 5 bank LaPierre filter press original gear pump needed replacing. I looked at numerous pumps and...
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    Sticky: Any time you make the exhaust go horizontal, you...

    Any time you make the exhaust go horizontal, you are asking for problems. Why is it you went horizontal rather than vertical all of the way? Off hand I can't think of why that would be a good idea,...
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    I'm likely going to add a hood, a 100+/- head sap...

    I'm likely going to add a hood, a 100+/- head sap (head) tank and a 20 gal +/- draw-off tank to my order if the prices sound OK.
  24. I'm not sure who told you drop flues needed to be...

    I'm not sure who told you drop flues needed to be drained to protect from freezing. That is not true. If you have boiled at least 3 hours at full boil, the pans are sweet enough to not freeze down to...
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    Thanks for the encouraging remarks. To comment...

    Thanks for the encouraging remarks.
    To comment on some of the remarks. I used to have a mark on my head tank level gauge, just inside the sugarhouse wall I had a T in the line, with a clear vinyl...
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