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That would be a question to ask the dealer.

On the mapletrader facebook page there are some for sale, it looks like in the ad there is a bucket or two full of them.

As was mentioned before, plastic pails are really not designed to hang on the tree. They are to heavy when filled with sap and will either break or pull the spile out of the tree. You can use a 5/16...

I have there basic auto draw off system and would not be without it ever again. Having the auto-draw off is like having another person helping you. Don't get me wrong. you still need to monitor it,...

Thanks for covering that part Dave, I forgot about the recirculating until it sparkles, then into the canner. I do it, just forgot to type it.

I forgot to mention that I use my canner on my stove, I have never used the propane base. To me it is easier to control the temperature and it's warmer canning in the house,

I have the SL hand pump filter press and the steam bottler/filter canner. I don't remember the book saying that, but when I add my DE to the syrup to be filtered I usually add about 3/4 to a cup per...

I like my little raised flue and next year I will be doing 200 taps with lines on vacuum. I usually do about 2 maybe 3 gallons per day when I boil all day, but I am retired, so I can stop whenever I...

Dave, I am glad you are going to get what you want and get back into the business of making syrup. It's great that you are feeling so much better now.

I don't use a commercial defoamer, I use canola oil. My foam issues are usually with the very first batch that goes into the evaporator and after that I have very minimal foaming issues. I normally...

I'll second that Dave. The Murphy Cup and Gold Hydrometer work great together and you will always get perfect brix syrup.

You could always talk to Jim at Smoky Lake and see what he thinks about your idea. You might be able to trade or sell your current unit and get enough out of it and get yourself a raised flue 2 x 4...

I never had a problem until this year. Now its game on with the 22lr. Time for some good old fashion squirrel stew. and lots of it. I have the same kind of woods Buckeye maple, beech, and hickory,...

Yeah, that sounds great. I finally got my pump going today on 24 taps and I have 8 taps on 3/16's gravity. Not as many as I wanted to put out this year. I may do more yet, just have to wait and see.

Why don't you replace it with a metal barrel?

A little is better than nothing and take it easy, you don't want to re- injure yourself. Good luck.

You could always ask the Maple Guys they used to make a filter press and sell the papers.

If you bought it from a supplier, you should've been able to get instructions. You can probably also get them from the manufacturer. Using fire brick and insulation was a good move.

Jim, So sorry for your loss. Chase will be right there by your side every step of the way. BY keeping the tradition alive you are keeping him with you. We don't understand why God does the things He...

Well put Sean, that is what I was going to point out.

When you say bucket are you referring to 5 gallon buckets?

Daniel, Whenever you first fire up for the day you need to pay really close attention to the flue pan. Sorry I did not mention that before, slipped my mind. It will usually foam up bad right then and...

So did you buy a flat pan or did you buy the flue and syrup pan option?

Daniel, I shut down when I am tired, being retired i can boil all day if needed. When I have about 25 gallons in the head tank. I do not flood the pans. I just leave the float valves open as normal...

It is much worse