Glad to see this freeze up. I need a break. Have boiled over 1000 gals since Monday. Made 45 gals syrup already this season. (More than what I made all of last year) Got to clean pans and get ready...
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Glad to see this freeze up. I need a break. Have boiled over 1000 gals since Monday. Made 45 gals syrup already this season. (More than what I made all of last year) Got to clean pans and get ready...
Just put out 300 taps on tube in Central Ohio. Will be putting another 300 out tomorrow. Sap is really flowing on the ones I put out. Sugar is running 1.5% on the soft and 2.5 to 3% on the hard...
Just finished boiling 1500 gals. already this year I've boiled 2275 gals and made 24 gals of medium syrup. Looks like I will be boiling tomorrow before the cold front hits. I'm glad to see a slow...
Just finished my second boil almost 500 gals at 2.5% drew off about 8 gals of light syrup. just checked the tank and there is around 125 gals in it since I drained it at 230 this afternoon and that...
Just finished first boil of the season, 200 gals. 2.5% not a good flow for vacuum and 450 taps, but at least I sweeten the pan. Hope it flows better tomorrow.
Well all taps are out, have a small trickle into the tank. Tried vacuum but could not get it to build., time to track down leaks. fun fun. But on the bright side I'm tapped and didn't have to wade...
Bit the bullet and went ahead tapped today, had a few soft maples weep. All total 500 taps, forecast looks like it might be a good week. Will keep everyone posted.
newman I think I am also going to pull the trigger and tap this weekend. With using the check valve taps I don't think I will loose to much on the back end of the season maybe a week if that. The two...
Update. Stopped by Mr. Millers farm down the road (he is the Amish guy). He was boiling, He told me this is his 3rd of the season and around a 1000 gals of sap so far. He also said he has made about...
Just want you guys to know that an Amish guy down the road put all his taps out today. Around 500 or so. I stopped and talked with him and it seemed to be flowing, the bags by the road had maybe a...
Is it me or does it seem like the sugar sand is heavier this season? I've made about 10 gals and have had to drain and clean my pan twice already, and using a gravity filter it is taking forever....
Hey thackerymaple I tapped on the 2nd and have only made about 10 gals. That's with 200 taps on vac and 20 bags. Just checked the bags are not dripping but the vac has a steady stream, maybe I'll...
Put out 350 taps today some of the trees were sepping when I drilled them but most were dry. Will finish hooking up vac tomorrow then I will be ready for the warm up. Still have 25 bags I'll put out...
We are planning on this weekend. The forecast here in central ohio looks good. The next 7 day shows 1 day below freezing the rest mid to upper 30s. I think once it warms up its going to do it all at...
bowhunter I hope you'er wrong on 10 days in march, I haven't even put the first tap out. Looks like I'll be tapping (400 taps on vac) this weekend and hope we get some good runs. But I do agree it...
Newmod getting into beekeeping is as addictive as making maple syrup. Wish I could attend the conference but we are having a open house that weekend. Hope I'm tapped and have some sap to boil. lol.
Here in Central Ohio there are a few that tapped and are froze up solid. Even through I am ready with all new tubing and vac. for my 400 taps I have yet to drill the first hole, can't wait to see how...
bowhunter sounds like you are off to a good start.
bowhunter you are making me jealous, I still have at another week before I can even think about tapping. I just finished putting up about 1000 ft of main line now its time to run lats and tie in. But...
Thanks Maple Flats for the reply. Now that brings up some other questions. Which is better in or out? What type of pump?
Had a used electric releaser given to me. My questions is do I put a pump inside the releaser or outside?
Wish I can tap now by the look of the forecast but still installing all new tubing. Good luck keep us posted on the flow.
This season was a slow start but I made up for it the last week of the season. End the season with the same amount as last season. First year with vac that help. I had one run that was mid-amber the...
Final # for 2014= 1765 gal. sap made 37 gal syrup jugged and ready for sale. 80 qts, 120 pts, 32 half pints. mostly dark amber with a very good taste. Made over half of it in the last week of the...
I bought 100 clear CV taps to try this year. Will not buy any more. Sure they work fine but when you go to pull your taps the end cap comes off in the tree. Out of 100 taps I had to go back through...