Not offended. Just trying to use observational science here; buds, flowers growing, temps. I did however notice that there is a huge difference in forcast temps for this coming weekend between "the...
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Not offended. Just trying to use observational science here; buds, flowers growing, temps. I did however notice that there is a huge difference in forcast temps for this coming weekend between "the...
Same results here. Our sugar content is averaging 3+ with our lowest at 2.4. The syrup has been super light as well
I'm sure you New Yorkers that live in the northern region will have a great season ahead. I live on the PA border and it ain't looking so good. We just got started with good runs last week and now...
Gee wiz Doc...buds and a week of no overnight freezing are things we shouldn't look at!? I'm pretty sure that is exactly what ends the season. Unless the weather changes drastically here, I'll be...
Looks like next weekend could be it here in NY. I see flower sprouts coming out of the ground in the flower boxes at work. What do you guys think? If its over, this would be the quickest season I...
This article does a very good job of explaining what is needed for sap flow and science behind it. Its not the length or depth of the winter freeze before that effects production. Really just the...
Oak and locust may burn hot but they burn slow and create coals. Coals are bad, flame is good. If you do want to burn hardwoods it must be very dry, split small, and criss-crossed in the firebox. I...
15005 Pretty good guidelines here
I am wondering the same thing. Forecast shows 7-10 days of good weather for a run. Could make a bit of syrup in that stretch but not sure if its worth pulling the trigger yet
I have a few trees that I did that setup with. Sap flows just fine. The real problem is next year when you go move to the new tap hole. You have to move the taps the same distance height wise or one...
Thanks guys for the suggestions
I am looking for ideas for how to rig up something to be able to open my steam and smoke stacks from inside the sugar shack. Currently I am climbing on the roof every time we start up and shut down....
[QUOTE=JeffB;311861]Blower size is based on stack size ...
Radius x 3.14 will give you square inch of area of stove pipe
Correction
Formula for area of a circle is πr²=A
It will throw off your...
It came with everything needed to start boiling. It took maybe 4 hours too set it up and it worked flawlessly with no leaks. Boiled about 32gph without blower. I bought it set up for a blower system...
I just bought and ran one this year
We got almost 500 gallons of sap between yesterday and overnight. As we were boiling last night I noticed that the incoming sap into the flue pan float box had an almost alcohol fermented smell to...
Tanks are filling up today! Weather forecast looks like syrup season will continue for a while yet!!! That warm spell almost made for an extremely short season
This was also a concern of mine. I have also wondered if my preheater may have a leak that is dripping into my condensation tray that drains out the back of the evap. I will be checking the drain...
All very good points. I measured all the sap coming in and it was always 2%. I agree, I may have a faulty hydrometer. As far as knowing how much sap I have boiled, I have a 40 gallon tank above the...
First year with raised flue evaporator. I understand that when I first started boiling it was going to take quite a bit of sap ran through the evap before drawing syrup. I have been consistently...
Thanks Dave
What about sap in the evaporator that has been boiled but not finished? Does that need to be keep cool as well? This is my first year with flue pan and I'm wondering if I should completely drain the...
13589If you are going to be at 300 taps I would defiantly go with 2x6. Your boil rate will be around 30gph +/- a few. You can get up to 500 taps on a 2x6 and it is good as low as 150 taps so...
Yes, "the fireproof steel wool looking stuff" is what you need. Insulate the entire firebox if you can get a bunch of that blanket. As far as the copper tubing around the stack, it shouldn't boil in...
Thanks for the replies! I think I will drain it. Not feeling risky with the new pans