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    I've got 11,000 and buy in another 2,000. That...

    I've got 11,000 and buy in another 2,000. That new ro eats 70 gpm. 11 gpm of 15% from 1.4 sap. Only had 14,000 gallons to play with our first boil. Made about 100 gallons of golden. Only had...
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    I have wondered myself what had happened to the 2...

    I have wondered myself what had happened to the 2 of you. I never post much, but did have some discussions with you both. Theron and I are equally sized operations and often shared common...
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    Embarrassing. We went to Syracuse. I think...

    Embarrassing. We went to Syracuse. I think there were 6 maybe 8 vendors. 2 with maple products. I personally go to see the new toys and developments. The manufacturers never showed, so that was...
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    Thanks Dr. Perkins

    Thanks Dr. Perkins
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    Could you explain the screen on the syrup pan for...

    Could you explain the screen on the syrup pan for foaming issues please?
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    I've had a bubbler in a 5x10 max flue for 2 years...

    I've had a bubbler in a 5x10 max flue for 2 years now. Rxcellent results. No problems with pan
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    Poll: We ended our season last year with the lowest...

    We ended our season last year with the lowest sugar content I've ever gathered 0.5. This year we started low at 1.6 and dropped again to 0.5. However we gathered 0.5 for over a week just to make a...
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    A smaller producer around here used to store...

    A smaller producer around here used to store syrup in a 300 gallon bulk tank. He installed ultra violet lights in the top. Said it kept quite well
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    After boiling, start to stir until...

    After boiling, start to stir until crystallization starts to occur. Then stop stirring and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir briefly. Let sit. Stir briefly. Etc. This will give the sugat...
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    I have 1 on 5500 with 2 pumps. Works great and...

    I have 1 on 5500 with 2 pumps. Works great and when I bought it theirs was the best price
  11. Thread: Ticks

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    I guess I forgot to finish my tick ramblings. ...

    I guess I forgot to finish my tick ramblings. Yes, permethrin is awesome. After the infamous weekend of 82 ticks on me I purchased some permethrin. Sprayed it pants and shirt. I did not have a...
  12. Thread: Ticks

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    I've been sugaring for 30 years. Maybe 7 or 8...

    I've been sugaring for 30 years. Maybe 7 or 8 years ago we would pull the occasional tick off the dog never saw one on me or anyone else. 2 years ago we purchased 80 acres and started setting up...
  13. Thread: Gusher

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    Yup. Good run. 5.2 gpt total for 54 hours. 1.4...

    Yup. Good run. 5.2 gpt total for 54 hours. 1.4 sugar content.
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    Same here. When the reds are done so are the...

    Same here. When the reds are done so are the sugars
  15. Thread: Poor man's vacuum

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    Do you have a vacuum gauge on the line. It would...

    Do you have a vacuum gauge on the line. It would interesting to know how much vacuum you're getting.
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    Our hood sits roughly 18 inches over 5x6 front...

    Our hood sits roughly 18 inches over 5x6 front pan. 15 inch stack with an exhaust fan in the stack. All the steam goes out the stack unless doors are open sugarhouse and its windy out. I...
  17. Thread: Cam Lock dust caps

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    We use cam locks in 2 of our woods with vacuum. ...

    We use cam locks in 2 of our woods with vacuum. I have found that the seals will go bad. Sometimes last 10 plus years sometimes only 2 years.
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    We did what you want to do snowman. It was on a...

    We did what you want to do snowman. It was on a 5x14 with an automatic draw off valve at the pan with a long pipe to the draw off tank. Wasn't really all that difficult to use. We did it because...
  19. Why bother siphoning? A simple overflow from...

    Why bother siphoning? A simple overflow from tank to tank will be as simple as you can get and work without having to perform any "tricks".
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    We use a sump pump switch but turn it upside down...

    We use a sump pump switch but turn it upside down with a rod and a float. They're cheap and readily available. They have infinite adjustability. I keep mine adjusted so the head tank is always...
  21. Thread: pressure washer

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    Ditto.......

    Ditto.......
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    Well I feel stupid. I didn't notice the foot...

    Well I feel stupid. I didn't notice the foot switch in the picture.
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    What are you using to shut the valve on and off...

    What are you using to shut the valve on and off with?
  24. Thread: 2018 Bulk Price

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    Spud, are you saying organic premium is now .20...

    Spud, are you saying organic premium is now .20 instead of .10?
  25. Thread: Revolution pans

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    I love mine. We've made over 3,000 gallons of...

    I love mine. We've made over 3,000 gallons of syrup on a 5x6 revolution pan and have only taken it off the rig once to clean it. It didn't need it but we did it any ways.
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