Just curious to know whom out there is basically 10% ready for next year already? I would assume that there are a few out there that are basically ready once they clean all of the equipment and finish their wood (if you burn it).
Just curious to know whom out there is basically 10% ready for next year already? I would assume that there are a few out there that are basically ready once they clean all of the equipment and finish their wood (if you burn it).
FIRST GENERATION SUGARMAKER
First boil 2/22/2012! Went Pefect!
3,500' of laterals
1,000' of mainline
2012 - 105 taps on gravity, 12 sap sacks.
2013 - 175 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks = 200 taps for 2013! Second year.
2014 - 250 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks
Tapped on February 16, 2014
2015 - adding vac sap puller no more gravity for me!
275 gallon holding tank for 2014
20'x30' Sugarhouse
If I don't expand anything or change anything (which I would like to add on about 25 taps and just a few tweeks here and there but if I don't get to it no big deal but I am sure I will ) I need to do 8 more cords of wood. I have to get new CV's new filters and prefilters. uh I think thats it for this year.
the first few years are the toughest because you getting things set up and still learning.
I am always learning but the basics are there now. So expansion is done by sales of syrup made. I am not "planning" on using anymore of my money for maple it needs to support itself from here on out!!! this year was a log splitter business expenses and the little add-ons, etc etc etc. and hopefully some left over to put away for the sugarhouse addition for next year.
may your sap be at 3%
Brad
www.willowcreeksugarhouse.com
585 or so on Vacuum, about 35 on buckets/sap sacs
Atlas Copco GVS 25A Rotary Vane vacuum pump
MES horizontal electric releaser
2x6 ss phaneuf Drop flue, Leader woodsaver blower, homemade hood
300gph H2O RO
husquvarna 562 XP
Its Here!!! 2024 season is here get busy!!!
FIRST GENERATION SUGARMAKER
First boil 2/22/2012! Went Pefect!
3,500' of laterals
1,000' of mainline
2012 - 105 taps on gravity, 12 sap sacks.
2013 - 175 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks = 200 taps for 2013! Second year.
2014 - 250 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks
Tapped on February 16, 2014
2015 - adding vac sap puller no more gravity for me!
275 gallon holding tank for 2014
20'x30' Sugarhouse
There is no such thing as 100% ready in the maple world. The first seconf you think something crazy like that you will remember the list of upgrades that are in order. Whatever that may be at the time I will get the sap through the pans and syrup on the table in time every time.
2X6 deluxe Phanuef
Adding 200 more every year
27 years left of building a Hobby into a retirement time burner.
last nail never exist...
200 Buckets 2015
14 x 16 Cabane à sucre
2 x 5 Cantin evaporator
LOL - Yep - Yep - I'm about 10% ready in most things - most of the time. Including Maple Syrup making. Somehow I get it together when needed. The 100% thing is impossible for mere mortals...... So is "Perfect"...... The Almighty deals in 100% and Perfect..... 10% is cool for little - old me - Mike
I'm still figuring out a cord of wood in pallets in metric system, I might be ready
Business Name
Flat Lander Sugaring (who would think a guy from Az be making syrup)
125 on Sap Suckers
Close to 475 High Vac
400 gravity adding more
leader 2x6
home made preheater
hoods
1 7D749 for AOF
New FLS Tsunami Arch
4 membrane TR Industries RO 2HP 3 phase 601GPH 250 PSI
PID Display for Arch Temp.
Chumlee of the trader
3rdgen. is right,your never 100% ready no matter how hard you plan.I thought I was this season but,NOOOO I wasn't.So this year I have started a lot earlier and I am about 50% there give or take about 25%.I still need to get more metal for my hood and stack but should be ready by Feb.Yea, right!
homemade barrel evaporator 2 x 4 divided flat pan 40 taps 10 x 8 sap house hood and pre heater
I've got everything cleaned up from this year. Wood cut split and stacked for next year 2012. I've got my wood for 2013 cut and staked in the woods. My lists for the sugar bush are done. I'm sure I'll find I forgot something along the way.
400 pails
CDL RO machine
2x8 stainless Dallaire evaporator, wood fired
Filter press
Polaris 6x6 & 4x4
Allis Chalmers WD
Allis Chalmers G
Built new 24' x 40' shack in 2006
http://www.blsugarbush.com
3x8 Evaporator (24)
2000 taps in 2020
Deer Run R.O.
Some 3/16” tubing Runs