We will most likely be tapping end of January for vacuum and cvs. Buckets middle to end of Feb. weather, weather weather!
We will most likely be tapping end of January for vacuum and cvs. Buckets middle to end of Feb. weather, weather weather!
CDL 2x8
Around 4000 taps
Polaris ATVs, Ski Doo snowmobiles to get around
Atlas Copco pumps
Lapierre two post RO
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/j...Sugar%20shack/
Yes I try to go by accuweather forecast usally ends up second or third week of Feb
I put in about twenty taps yesterday. Going to plumb the rest of the main line but not tap the rest of the trees. Will just keep on watching weather to see when I'll finish tapping.
Approx 100 taps
Half reds half sugars
But mostly half crazy.........
homemade evap
good times with family and friends
Tapped 65 Clearfield County yesterday
I tried a staggared tappping schedule last year, with a little sucess. I found that most mf my trees were still running strong when i pulled the plug, so I'm not sure if it really helped or hurt me. this year I put out all 50 at one time.
6 year Backyard producer
2 little sap haulers
leader half pint clone, wood fired
50 buckets or so
http://photobucket.com/albums/x473/Sleauber/Turtle Creek Maple Syrup
I hung about 100 buckets yesterday, sap was running good. I collected last evening and got about 40 gallons, ended up in the dark. I can't wait to fire up the new 2 x 6 raised flue. I may need some pointers for start up and shut down...STAND BY !!regards,
Woody
Worth Township, Centre County, PA
2012- New A & A metal 2X6 raised flue Evaporator
12 X 16 Never TapOut Sugar Shack
Circle Sawmill
Firewood processor
Polaris 500 ATP
Polaris Ranger 570
http://s1066.photobucket.com/albums/...iningsugarcamp
"The worst Maple Syrup I ever tasted, Was Wonderful"
I rerouted my main line this year. Trying to get a little more slope on it. Thats why i am not tapping all at once and also that dang full time job gets in the way a lot also.
Upwood i may have to drop over to see your evap. Going by your place tomorrow i will look for your buckets.
Sandman what part of morrisdale you in.
Approx 100 taps
Half reds half sugars
But mostly half crazy.........
homemade evap
good times with family and friends
I will be cooking tomorrow..Stop in anytime. I got about 100 gallons today.
Worth Township, Centre County, PA
2012- New A & A metal 2X6 raised flue Evaporator
12 X 16 Never TapOut Sugar Shack
Circle Sawmill
Firewood processor
Polaris 500 ATP
Polaris Ranger 570
http://s1066.photobucket.com/albums/...iningsugarcamp
"The worst Maple Syrup I ever tasted, Was Wonderful"
I am going to try to put the rest of my taps in tomorrow.
Approx 100 taps
Half reds half sugars
But mostly half crazy.........
homemade evap
good times with family and friends
I got a pretty good run yesterday. Put about 120 gallons in the head tank, going to fire 'er up this morning. Looks like not much sap until Tuesday. Bottled 3 galloon of real nice light.
Bring it on !!!
Woody
Worth Township, Centre County, PA
2012- New A & A metal 2X6 raised flue Evaporator
12 X 16 Never TapOut Sugar Shack
Circle Sawmill
Firewood processor
Polaris 500 ATP
Polaris Ranger 570
http://s1066.photobucket.com/albums/...iningsugarcamp
"The worst Maple Syrup I ever tasted, Was Wonderful"