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definitely from the rear wall, better if you can come out of the back of the rear wall, not the top of the rear wall. the pans will work in series that way and be much more efficient.

It has been a great season, 163 gal of mostly light amber on 411 taps. hope to get the taps out and tanks/lines cleaned this weekend. Good to hear that most others have also had a great season.

sure does, but the vent hole can be very small(1/4), unless you are running a vaccuum system and releaser.

Had a table at a community expo yesturday and sold out of everything. 6 gallons of syrup, 9 pounds of granulate sugar, and 6 pounds of cream(all that we have made this year) and have orders to fill....

true that sugarman3

we got about 350 in on sunday, have another 300 to put in this weekend. lookin like we may get a run on sunday or monday.

Sap bucket farms, do you run vaccum? where are you located? we are out of...

I finished building the skid for an 800 gal bulk tank and got the tank on it. took longer than i thought, had to fix tire chain for the loader, then it wouldn't start. all in all, it is on the skid,...

I hear that, we also hope to see some light at the end of our purchasing tunnel. Congrats and good luck with your new bush and cheers to a good season, and most important, have a great holiday season.

Well, just a little more than a month to go and so much to do. Just got leases on 2 more bushes (sweet), alot to do now. will probably only get one of them set for this season due to timing and...

The bush we tap has been tapped sense before 1900, and tapped every year to the present except for a 15 year (+ or - ) period when it wasn't tapped. There is plenty of new growth that has come along...

I would also agree. sold 80 pints last week. People are more likely to cook a hot breakfast now that the summer heat is gone. Only have about 5 gals left till next season. don't think we are going to...

here is a pic Brad. it is hard to read what they say, but with some magnification, it says PAT'D 1904. If you pm me your address, i will send them to you.:rolleyes:

Brad, i have 6pc of cast spouts that my great grandfather gave my father to use. My father has not used them sense he was 10. he believes they were made in 1904. I will have a pic later today.

I have a few cast spouts, and i am going to the saphouse tonight to bottle. i will grab a handfull and send a pic your way. if you are interested, you can have them.

And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours bobsklarz, and to all of the traders. Always hoping for new maple gadgets under the tree and a sappy new year as well.:cool:

We will be there, Me , bro and dad. looking forward to it.

well, remember my father and grandfather boiling on(what i thought was huge at 6yrs age) a 2x6. next year it was gone. my brother and i built a 2 x3 barrel evap when we where 16 and it just exploded...

Hello Bill,
I have no experience with using a ss sink, but have read several posts on here about them. Not exactly sure as how to draw off from the bottom. however, a 55 gal drum and stove kit...

AND THE SAME TO ALL OF YOU AND YOURS!!!!:lol:

thanks Eric, very useful info, especially on the timing of the vavles. should have it all back together this weekend.:D

that sounds great, thank you for your time. just went out to the garage and tried to turn the drive pulley be cause the pump is stuck. put oil on top of pistons last night. it turned over really...

Trying to rebuild a sp22 pump and can not seem to find any place to get parts or a manual with torque specs and such. Any one out here know of a website or a past thread with any info? anything would...

Maple rookie, i hear yah on the empties, i also use them to stablies the pile, no better foundation than aluminum.

Thanks Dr Tim and we are aware of the importance of a leak free system. fortunately, the bush is just down the road from my house and can easily stop by every day.

thank all of you for your info. Sounds like it clearly makes a differeince, in fact it excits me. we are building a releaser and still need to get a pump, but have plenty of time for that. Now i am...