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    This has to be the best response to using...

    This has to be the best response to using Cheesecloth I have seen. Probably the most accurate!
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    I wouldn't expect much if any change in bulk...

    I wouldn't expect much if any change in bulk price even if Quebec didn't make a drop of syrup with the size of the reserve and the leftover inventory in US there is plenty of syrup.
  3. Thread: 2018 tapping

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    Started tapping today. Earlier than most years....

    Started tapping today. Earlier than most years. Still have work to do in smaller sugar bush. Talked with a friend today where several producers typically make syrup early and it appears none have...
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    Windy Acres, I have the H20 Econox with the 5 hp...

    Windy Acres, I have the H20 Econox with the 5 hp single membrane. I use a 3x10 that is about 80 gph. I start boiling when I have about 100 gallons conc. and tank stays same level till RO shuts down....
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    Many of the smaller more southern producers do in...

    Many of the smaller more southern producers do in fact buy syrup for the bulk producers in that region. We have customers and retail sales and not enough trees. They have trees and good conditions...
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    The story is not quite right. The new land owner...

    The story is not quite right. The new land owner of Big Six township does not make syrup but there are something like 420,000 taps on it that are leased to 6-8 sugarmakers. The sugarbushes are...
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    I am a building contractor in my other job. We...

    I am a building contractor in my other job. We use a few different types of MR drywall (moisture resistant). I do not see it working out well at all in a sugarhouse. Drywall does not hold up well in...
  8. Thread: Is it over?

    by gmcooper
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    Had a better freeze last night. Going to turn on...

    Had a better freeze last night. Going to turn on vacuum at our coldest woods and see what happens.
  9. Thread: Is it over?

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    Looks like I may be done. kind of an unusual end...

    Looks like I may be done. kind of an unusual end to season with snow still in the colder spots and ice just went out of the farm pond yesterday. Peepers just came out Monday. Trees have not been...
  10. We are still going here in Windham. Lines frozen...

    We are still going here in Windham. Lines frozen this Morin but thawed quickly. Wish it had been a lot colder. Had a decent run today. Have not heard any spring peepers yet this year. I don't...
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    Always understood "Wind from the south runs a...

    Always understood "Wind from the south runs a drought" meaning if the wind is from the south the sap run dries up.
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    That is awesome service. Hope all goes well for...

    That is awesome service. Hope all goes well for the trip.
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    Never reuse a cap or lid. If you are getting mold...

    Never reuse a cap or lid. If you are getting mold a good bet is from bottling at too low temp 185 min, or contaminated bottle or cap. Can be both if your reusing caps.
  14. Thread: D&G vs CDL

    by gmcooper
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    As Ennismaple stated service from your local...

    As Ennismaple stated service from your local dealer is far more important than the brand. They all work and all have little differences that may or may not make a difference to you. If you can't get...
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    I have several red maples like that. I found...

    I have several red maples like that. I found leaving the larger ones and taking out the smaller ones to the right works. I had several I took a larger stem out and about 5 years later the remaining...
  16. we switched to Nationwide Agri insurance. Have...

    we switched to Nationwide Agri insurance. Have also used Arcadia and Farm Family. Not that many options when dealing with farming that really cover what you do.
  17. Still sloshing thru the woods tapping on...

    Still sloshing thru the woods tapping on snowshoes. Less than half trees tapped today were running. Was a good day to replace a vacuum pump. Not finding any frost under the snow.
  18. Bugsmud....I sent you a PM.

    Bugsmud....I sent you a PM.
  19. Any chance you have enough budget for a used...

    Any chance you have enough budget for a used barrel evaporator or a 1/2 pint. They would be a big improvement over pots. I know some have used steam pans to boil. Larger surface area. There are quite...
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    Not sure what the flavoring is but it may be...

    Not sure what the flavoring is but it may be difficult to remove. I had a few barrels that had Mountain Dew syrup given to me for sap. I tried many things including soap, bleach, baking soda and...
  21. Got some tubing repaired over the weekend....

    Got some tubing repaired over the weekend. Getting closer to tapping but not in a rush.
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    Welcome aboard MapleTeacher! We are only about 15...

    Welcome aboard MapleTeacher! We are only about 15 minutes from your school. We will do what ever we can to help out. We also host a number of school trips each year. Unfortunately I am not on here...
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    Thanks everyone. I met with my electrician today...

    Thanks everyone. I met with my electrician today and he did not know of any issues with cold temps effecting VFD. He did make same recommendation as Dr Perkins about start up vfd and warming up...
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    VFD temperature sensitive?

    I am planning to install a new vacuum pump with a VFD this year. I noticed that some VFD have a lower temp limit as well as an upper limit. Do they need to be in a heated building? Some VFD's when I...
  25. Just started clearing lines and trimming out some...

    Just started clearing lines and trimming out some brush. Mainlines back up where I have to take them down each summer. Won't start tapping till at least Early Feb and then will be watching the...
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