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    heard of a producer in northern Indiana that was...

    heard of a producer in northern Indiana that was tapped and gathered 4000+ gal of sap. not sure how many taps he has in or what percent sap is but with the weather forcast I am hearing in southern mi...
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    input on wash xle 4040

    Hey Guys and Gals I have been asked by the maple haus in Ludington mi to post this question for him. What are the DIYs using to wash your xle 4040 membranes on you DIY ros? He is not a member...
  3. Probably not much help cause ours is already ag....

    Probably not much help cause ours is already ag. but I believe that a woods that is tapped can be listed under ag helps with taxes but I would call your local assessor. I would think there would be...
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    Not sure how the 3/16 lines do on marginal flow...

    Not sure how the 3/16 lines do on marginal flow days with slower flow rates but from my experience that is where the Diaphragm pumps really shine. We have one pump running about 425 taps through 1400...
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    We have been using these pumps last two season...

    We have been using these pumps last two season hard wired in. Love them great flow days they help where they really stand out is on the marginal gravity flow days. They take those days and make them...
  6. On gravity we have had sap flow any where from 20...

    On gravity we have had sap flow any where from 20 to 36 hrs after a freeze, then no freeze next couple of nites. Vac helps
  7. LOL gotta look for the bright side!!!:lol:

    LOL gotta look for the bright side!!!:lol:
  8. Helping a friend set up new woods I will tapping...

    Helping a friend set up new woods I will tapping his as i run laterals (that way i only have to walk the lines twice.) Ours probably start next week
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    The cool part is they didnt have the internet to...

    The cool part is they didnt have the internet to check with everyone else about such things they just made syrup as long as they could. It sure seems like it is going to be a late late late year!...
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    Congrats on the new filter press! You will surely...

    Congrats on the new filter press! You will surely love it compared to the old way. We bought a full bank wes fab last season definitly good investment, we had the hand pump model the season before...
  11. vacuum is vacuum Providing there are no leaks the...

    vacuum is vacuum Providing there are no leaks the amount of volume you have in the lines is related to how long it will take the pump to draw down the system the more lines the longer the time but...
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    First few years of sugaring i was wondering why...

    First few years of sugaring i was wondering why the need for snow shoes? but this year (and last) i am wishing i had asked for some for Christmas!! Took the tractor (4wd) to try to get to the woods...
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    great job afretired, we still have a blanket af...

    great job afretired, we still have a blanket af 25 inches of snow and the day time temp here in northern mi is supposed to be a high of 0 i cant get to the woods with a tractor to even work if i...
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    done thanks

    done thanks
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    Good advice from everyone!! I started with an ro...

    Good advice from everyone!! I started with an ro last year and found that our 2.5 x 8 evaporator was about one to one with the ro (ro was a touch faster) we had a 725 head tank and because of what we...
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    Did the layout with the buddy on sat near blizzrd...

    Did the layout with the buddy on sat near blizzrd conditions just after we finished!!! HUnted in that (no deer moving). Well i have about 300 more taps to add as well as cleaaring some cedar from...
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    hope you have a great season and all goes well....

    hope you have a great season and all goes well. Good luck
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    To cold to start running lines????

    Hey its about in single digits here especially at night, guess i should have benn running lines before now!!! lol :mrgreen: Anyone else wishing they had started earlier? We will be in the woods...
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    Consider the sap pullers that Glen Goodrich has (...

    Consider the sap pullers that Glen Goodrich has ( can be run according to him on deep cycle batteries) alot less expensive that normal vacuum and releaser and for the number of taps you are talking...
  20. I am wondering if the tree gave her the sap...

    I am wondering if the tree gave her the sap because of the flannel?????? lol
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    One of the things i share with new producers is...

    One of the things i share with new producers is that for every sugar maker you talk to, they usually do things with their own flare. One of the best things (in my opionion) is to go sit and watch and...
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    In response to the comment of happy thoughts,...

    In response to the comment of happy thoughts, because i dont know how to do the whole quotes thing, the producers i know as myself dont wash and dry the hydrometer and cup after each test (takes to...
  23. Joeann fabrics and hobby lobby have them usually....

    Joeann fabrics and hobby lobby have them usually. We get ours from hobby lobby here in mi its like 99 cents for a 25 foot roll of cord but for that price i can cut and tie the bow!!! Plus you have...
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    We buy most of our labels commercially(the fda...

    We buy most of our labels commercially(the fda labeling Producer, address, weight, contents) But under the cottage law you have to label each bottle with a label stating (and the excat wording is on...
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    Remember the hydometer wont lie to you about the...

    Remember the hydometer wont lie to you about the density of the syrup you are testing(assuming you are using a clean hydrometer with out any buildup on it) no matter what you feel or think about the...
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