And you can buy NSF rated filter media because as Dave said, they use it in commercial water filtration systems.
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And you can buy NSF rated filter media because as Dave said, they use it in commercial water filtration systems.
Thank you. We tap about 8200 trees so have a decent amount to filter on a good day. Used it this weekend for the first time and am very pleased. Flushed it with a lot of permeate to begin with and...
Thanks! I appreciate your help
Is there anyone using a pool sand filter to filter their sap? Does anyone know if there is any such thing as food grade sand or since it is just the filter medium and doesn’t pass through, that it...
Thanks Dave
Anyone know of any place in the northeast that will take old tubing and or spout adapters for recycling?
Hate to just keep throwing this stuff away.
Thanks
Dana
Anyone know if you can add a second pump to a vacuum system that is smaller than the current pump? I have a setup where the pump is a bit undersized and have a smaller pump available. I would like...
i have a releaser good for about 800 taps you can use this season if you need
Does anyone have experience selling maple cotton candy to a store? My questions are do you heat seal the bag or just tie it and what type of shelf life can you expect? The store currently buys...
Are people out there using cans inserting the metal plug after filling or simply using the screw cap? If you are simply using the screw cap, are you seeing any mold or leakage issues during storage...
Thanks gentlemen. I believe it is DE but not 100% sure it is not sugar sand. Would the steps below be different if it was sugar sand ?
I had some issues filtering at a couple points this year and have some DE in my bulk syrup. I know I need to refilter the syrup and have been with mixed results on actually getting the DE back out. ...
thank you, I had forgotten about that.
Anyone out there leasing NY state land for tapping? If so, can you share how you got started and what agency you contacted?
Thanks in advance,
Dana
thank you very much for sharing this useful information
Does anyone out there have experience constructing a tap lease agreement in NY in a manner such that the land owner can claim a Ag land use tax exemption? Any useful reference materials? Any dollar...
Stupid question but does concentrate boil slower through an evaporator vs unconcentrated sap? If so, I am boiling 10% concentrate , any idea how much slower it should boil? Thanks
Is there any filter aid that will qualify for 100% organic?
Ben,
Many many thanks. Great reference and I appreciate the detailed walk through. I am digesting but if I have questions I will come back.
Dana
Thank you, appreciate the quick and early response!
Thank you both for your input. It is about 2000 feet to the tank 2 location. Vacuum set up is new, so no vac level data yet. Pump being put in will have 68 CFM. After the rise, there is slope...
Looking for some ideas/feedback on a vacuum setup I am working on. Currently have ~1400 taps that flow with grade to common point (tank 1) which is where my power is. Should be able to add upwards...
I am curious what people are doing to keep the outside of their pans clean as I have tried various things but have never been really satisfied with the look. I know some of you have pans that really...
Many thanks to all for the great comments and pictures. It is a big help.
Dana
Does anyone who is venting their steam from a steam hood into the cupola, have a good pulley system for lifting the steam hood or hoods that they wouldn't mind taking a picture off and sharing the...