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What type of pipe are you using to transfer sap?

One part of my trails are just awful after 6 years of driving through with a 4X4 tractor. The ruts are 6" deep, and just fill up with water, and in some areas I almost bottom out with my tractor. I...

Under my flue, I just fit it tight, and did not put any brick over top. It's been this way for 3 years, and it almost looks new. Saved on bricks, mortar, and time. I did place brick in the firebox...

Does anyone use the tensioners on the outside of the tire? I've seen these on line and wonder if they are worth the expense.

Thinking of buying chains as well, basically for the bush. Never had experience with them, so how much difference in deeper snow, wet slippery snow, and mud.

I'm not tapping until the first week of March. Mostly everything is ready to go. I know they are forecasting warmer weather next week, however the week after is real cold again. I don't want...

I have blanket lining the whole arch with only half bricks in the firebox. Under the flue pan I do no not have any bricks. Had it this way for 3 yesrs, and no issues, it still almost looks new, Saves...

I have found a great deal on a Lapierre evaporator (30" X 8") 5 years old with arch, preheater, and 400 gallon SS insulated tank for $5500. I have to pull the trigger on this purchase before next...

Just some clarification, are you guys pulling off the evaporator, and filtering into the finisher, then bottling?
If so, how are you getting the syrup to 66 brix?

It is really hot here! I had forgotten some soft maple maple candy in a cupboard, and when I pulled out the plastic container it was melting, and no longer looked like maple leafs.
Any issues with...

How do you package the granular sugar?
Seems like a popular format with consumers. Never have tried to sell it before, but seems like it might be time to start.
Also if you don't mind my asking how...

Just wondering if you are also putting the sugar into molds. I always wondered how producers could make such a big batch (1/2 gallon +)for molds without it hardening before it is poured into all the...

I have 3 saws - 2 Husky (460 & 455) & 1 Makita Dcs6421
The Makita is a real champ - starts 2nd pull & cuts through any wood like butter - no issues with this saw at all - bought because of reviews,...

Found a good deal on an oil burning evaporator. Wondering what changes are required to retrofit this unit so I can burn wood.
I know I would need a new firing door, but what else?
No interest in...

The guy that I bought my evaporator from had been using ashes covered with ceramic blanket for years. The arch is still in great condition, so it has not affected it.

I placed styrofoam insulation between the rafters, and this did the trick. We still got some condensation. and a few drips, but not like a rain forest which is what you are probably experiencing.

I'm in SW Ontario, and I won't be tapping for another 3 weeks. This is a week earlier than most years. Hopefully our weather will get colder, and my timing will be ok.

Tired of feeling like a minority in my country!!!

I was listening to the radio a few days ago, and I thought this is the last straw. Our political capital here in Canada announced they would no...

The unit has 3 membranes, and they are 4" X 40".

I don't know what size, and I believe it has 3 membranes. I still have to go out, and see the unit.

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I'm on gravity, and we get quite a bit of snow so at my anchor maple the tap is approximately 48" off the ground (actual earth). What should the slope be in order to create some vacuum effect on...

I have the opportunity to buy an older RO which has been stored for 5 years. The membranes have been well wrapped, and stored on a dry area.
Do you think they would still be usable. I guess if it...

I've had these snowshoes for 2 years (see link below), and they're great. Best of both worlds, wood & fiberglass with the crampons to prevent slipping.
They are quite narrow, but I never sink any...

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Do you have a pic of your set up? I don't have a prewarmer at this point and would like to install. If anyone else does can you forward pics?
much appreciated

I have some fin tube kicking around. I'm curious to know how you plan to set this up. Sounds like a good idea.
Can you please explain?