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    Default Boiling temp of syrup

    hey all, i got a simple question.... when you boil down the sap lets say 5 gals, and it reduces to not much, at that point when the temp hits 219-220 F deg. does that always mean that you have syrup? at that point? ... or do you also have to get the correct thickness also. im boiling my 3rd batch, and im trying to figure out at what point it i have syrup... and im boiling it right now!, nothing like asking last minute
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    I'm new at this but you seem to be in a bind, so I'll tell you that I understand it to be at 7.2* above boiling point. So you need to boil water and see what the boiling point is currently due to atmospheric pressure. Once you determine what boiling point is, add 7.2* and that is the boiling point of the syrup. If you're too high, thin it with sap. I prefer a hydrometer. It's more accurate to me.

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    Once it hits the 219-220 then you are good to go. The best way to check is with a refractometer though. The weather and your elevation can effect the temp at which it boils. I would say though if you read 220 you are all set.
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    that is the temp. that it is syrup is finished at. with the different pressure in the air the densitys will change. thats why you should have a hydrometer.

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    thanks, so it hit 220, then i took it off heat, i read that it should be filtered to reduce cloudiness when it cool, also read to use a coffee filter, just tried it and it seem that the filter got stopped up with syrup... is there a filter that i should be using? btw it taste awesome!!! so i must be getting close... thanks again its fun to be a greenhorn again
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    Quote Originally Posted by Starting Small View Post
    Once it hits the 219-220 then you are good to go. The best way to check is with a refractometer though. The weather and your elevation can effect the temp at which it boils. I would say though if you read 220 you are all set.
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    The temp for 66 brix is 7.1 degrees F over the boiling point of water. The boiling point will possibly change every hour, also 1 thermometers can read different than the next that is why you must check with boiling water. Your best bet is to get close with a thermometer then check for density with a hydrometer(best $15 you will ever spend).
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    I will disagree that the best way to check is with a refractometer. I have watched guys boiling raw sap on a 2x3 and guys drawing 100 gallons/hour on a 6x16. All used a hydrometer. Refractometer takes too long to read and cost way too much. I read the other day about a new one that will compensate temp and take 1 minute to get an accurate reading. That is too long when you are drawing syrup.
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    I don't think that syrup would ever filter through a coffee filter. If you don't have a syrup filter I would just let it settle out then slowly cant it off. It won't get as clear as filtered but will still taste good.
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    ok so i need a hydrometer? where and which one should i get?

    and where and what kind of filter should i get?

    thanks again
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    I live in Killingworth Ct if you live close give me a call and I can help with filters.

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