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Those helpers that randy got will help u in middletown. Less wear and tare on your truck.

That's alright Maplewalnut, I do consider myself idiot proof but this hobby defies all laws. We did buy it because we use it for the small bush in our back yard, while the beast runs on our largest...

I will let you know, didn't run it today because I couldn't monitor it and it was too cold. Glad I didn't as when I did get home there was ice formed.

Dennis, glad yours worked great. My husband had a honeymoon with this one too but it ended in divorce.

Dennis, it's on Longhill Maples' floor now. All in all, the difference in trading this for this new one cost me less than what I already lost in sap. Reg is AWESOME to deal with, tell him Shannon...

Dennis, what you are saying all makes sense and even though I don't specialize in this I too thought the inside flapper could be the culprit. I checked for cracks, debris in the way, anything. So...

Dill, thanks for your reply! I guess it's worth a shot to lubing the top of the plunger. I will let you know tonite how it made out. Thank you again!!

So here's where we're at. We tightened some lines and set the pump on the ground, the guage started moving!! We got it up to 15 but now the releaser isn't seeming to
let go when it's full causing...

It stays the same, it's actually at 0 right now.

That makes perfect sense, I just went down to check the speed of the lovejoy and it is moving quickly as it always had. The vac guage reads 2, a very sad number when it comes to this sort of thing.

My husband says the pump is 10 CFM.

I am perplexed with that also, from the video can you tell if I have the connections correctly? I think you guys have me convinced that the issue lies with the pump.

If my pump is slipping, how would I fix this? And yes, the gauge is showing no vacuum which is really frustrating too. Does it look like all of the connections are
correct?

Eric, I think you're on to something. I don't feel like the pump is doing it's job. I don't understand the air issue either which is why I tried to show it in the video. I'm wondering
if all of...

I noticed that too, not sure why. It didn't turn that slow last year.

Even if it seems to mover freely?

Brian, how much vacuum do I need to get this to work properly then? How can I tell what my pump is giving?

I know, youtube is taking forever to get it loaded. I just checked it's status and it says 12 minutes until download is complete. Please try again soon. I'm headed up to watch Mike Christian boil...

Can't get this darn thing to run correctly, please watch this unprofessional video and give me your thoughts. If I can't get this done tonite I'm
just gonna buy a new one as I can't afford to keep...

I have seen skunks and possuns but will keep an eye out for that bear.

Tonight the night to work on it . My new sucker will be in monday tuesday to put in my other bush. Powering up the shed this weekend . I have next week off,sounds like sugaring and relaxation.:lol:

I guess it is go time! not in a big rush thought. Might get a little Monday but nothing to get excited about. Just started to snow!!!! GREAT!!!:(:(:(

Couldnt believe my eyes when it started to lightning. Didnt say a word to the wife until the 3rd sighting, after a day of walking in this snow i thought i was seeing things!!!:lol:

:D I wouldnt skimp out on snowshoes. Get a good pair with the cleats on the bottoms of them. I can walk up hills and on the ice/hardpacked snow with no problem.

Mike, had a good time. Good to see other sugarmakers and all the new stuff.