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  1. We have now moved to East Tennessee 40 mi. South...

    We have now moved to East Tennessee 40 mi. South of Knoxville next to the Smokey Mountains. Anyone know about when you should tap?
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    I had a friend build one out of field stone and...

    I had a friend build one out of field stone and it worked fine, the only problem they had was with the mortar joints cracking. They fixed the joints with a different type of mortar and it held up...
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    I don't have a filter tank either. We use a...

    I don't have a filter tank either. We use a stainless steal milk strainer. These are easy to find locally or there is a ton of them on e bay.
  4. Something to keep my German Shorthairs from...

    Something to keep my German Shorthairs from floating their jowels in the sap pails.
  5. I'll take care of the East side of Tennesse, we...

    I'll take care of the East side of Tennesse, we are moving there, a little South of Pigeon Forge.
  6. We may be re locating to East Tennessee south of...

    We may be re locating to East Tennessee south of Knoxville, this is good news that there is a season down there. I don't know if there are Maples over that way. Anyone know if there are Maples along...
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    Just buy a stove thimble for the size chimney you...

    Just buy a stove thimble for the size chimney you want to use, cut the block so it will fit & mortar it in. I went up with a masonry chimney but regular stove pipe is fine. Get up about 6' or so for...
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    I built a block arch for my 2x4 pan. It was 4...

    I built a block arch for my 2x4 pan. It was 4 courses high (32"). I ran the chimney out the back. It worked fine. I also lined it with fire brick to protect the block & mortar from the heat. I filled...
  9. Thread: Stack Base

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    Thank you, so you don't have the big tapered...

    Thank you, so you don't have the big tapered stack base I take it. That will save me a lot of extra work.
  10. Thread: Stack Base

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    Stack Base

    I'm in the process of building my 2x4 arch. Do I need the wide stack base as seen on the bigger units? I would like to vent the chimney right out the back similar to the hobby type Masons. I just...
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    That's a fine looking operation!

    That's a fine looking operation!
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    I built a masonry evaporator, and filled the...

    I built a masonry evaporator, and filled the cores with sand. I still lined it with fire brick. Block will not hold up without a lining. Arch board behind the fire brick is a good idea. We learned...
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    Is there an actual formula to determine...

    Is there an actual formula to determine evaporation rate?
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    Thanks Nace, I;ll do some checking too.

    Thanks Nace, I;ll do some checking too.
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    Hi Nace, I will be over on the East side by...

    Hi Nace, I will be over on the East side by Etowah, next to the mountains. Tell me more please. Thank you for responding. I also have a "Tennessee Sap Cooker" for the Maple Mash.
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    They do, but it sucks on pancakes.

    They do, but it sucks on pancakes.
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    Tennessee Maple Syrup Making

    I may be relocating to Tennessee. Does anyone know if they have a sap season for making syrup down there ? They do have Maple trees, just not sure about tapping.
  18. Thread: float valve

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    Just seen them at Tractor Supply for cattle tanks...

    Just seen them at Tractor Supply for cattle tanks ect. About & 20.00 for a decent one. It has a small copper float. I don't know if they are adjustable though.
  19. These folks have a ton of them, pretty cheap too....

    These folks have a ton of them, pretty cheap too. These guys are from upper Michigan. You probably can get a good volume deal. I would offer $3.00....
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    Wow, that would be a great addition to our sap...

    Wow, that would be a great addition to our sap farm.
  21. I'm a new guy at this, what purpose does the...

    I'm a new guy at this, what purpose does the large screen perform. I would like one, just not sure about how it all works ?
  22. Thread: Mason 2x4

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    Never mind I found the site, really nice product.

    Never mind I found the site, really nice product.
  23. Thread: Mason 2x4

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    Do you have a link I could take a look at this...

    Do you have a link I could take a look at this pan?
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    Reverse Flow

    I just finished reading some posts where people bought 2 x 4 pans with "Reverse Flow"
    Can some one explain what reverse flow is & how it works?
  25. Thread: Even Boil

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    Even Boil

    My pan is 24x48. I'm building a masonry arch with a fire brick liner. I plan on putting a sloped bottom in it like the factory models. The fire box will be 24" wide by 16" deep & 16" high. The sloped...
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