I put 2 test taps out yesterday, not a drop yet. it was only 1 degree here. Im in Cape Breton, anyone close by tap yet?
Any backyarders in Nova Scotia tapped yet
I put 2 test taps out yesterday, not a drop yet. it was only 1 degree here. Im in Cape Breton, anyone close by tap yet?
2011 - 6 taps - kitchen stove - 2 litres of syrup
2012 - 23 taps - lobster pot and propane torch - 4 litres of syrup
2013 - 30 taps - homemade woodstove turned arch with single pan
im down in lunenburg county and have a test tap out for about a week now and only got about half a cup of sap so far.plus five today and as of 1pm not a drop today.weather not real good rest of weekend but cold long range next week.pretty sure its just a little early yet for good sap runs.
500 taps tubing.100 buckets.2x8 DG arch homemade ss flat pans.10x16 sap camp.DGfilter press,.2014 new D&G pans.2x5 7 " drop flu and 2 2x18" syrup pans .tap count should be + - 800 .
That's what I was thinking, but I'm still fairly new at this. Thanks for the reply.
2011 - 6 taps - kitchen stove - 2 litres of syrup
2012 - 23 taps - lobster pot and propane torch - 4 litres of syrup
2013 - 30 taps - homemade woodstove turned arch with single pan
What is the most reliable weather forecast. I'm constantly checking weather network, environment Canada and accuweather.
2011 - 6 taps - kitchen stove - 2 litres of syrup
2012 - 23 taps - lobster pot and propane torch - 4 litres of syrup
2013 - 30 taps - homemade woodstove turned arch with single pan
most reliable weather forecast is what its doin outside at the current time you check.lol.im same as you im constantly checking all three you mentioned.im gonna tap end of next week regardless atleast my tubing.will hold a little on buckets depending on weather.my test tap running today some.,but not as good as could be.
500 taps tubing.100 buckets.2x8 DG arch homemade ss flat pans.10x16 sap camp.DGfilter press,.2014 new D&G pans.2x5 7 " drop flu and 2 2x18" syrup pans .tap count should be + - 800 .
yeah mine was about a drip every 10 seconds or so and now nothing since the clouds rolled in. Good luck.
2011 - 6 taps - kitchen stove - 2 litres of syrup
2012 - 23 taps - lobster pot and propane torch - 4 litres of syrup
2013 - 30 taps - homemade woodstove turned arch with single pan
I'm located in Margaree Valley. We're still a couple of weeks away from tapping. Way too much snow and cool temps.
I'm halfway between Halifax and Truro and use Environment Canada's forecast. Weather Network is just too alarmist and always trying to call it a week away.
I have a digital outdoor thermometer that records the high/low temperature. Watching that gives me the best idea when to tap. A couple nice days this time of year typically won't give enough sap to worry about. Definitely keep the cordless drill batteries topped up though!
Darren
Darren
Tapped 100 % Red maple for 14 years.
Grew from 22 trees to 325.
New woodlot and sugarwoods will have 3-4000 taps.
3x8 LaPierre raised flue already bought and waiting patiently in storage.
Looking forward to using 3/16" tubing.
Can't wait for 2019!!!
I am all in.We had a couple worm days and the sap really ran.Made 5 gallons syrup on that boil but looks like it will be a while until next boil as we had another foot of snow Sunday and gives cold for the next 2 weeks.Maplecove
Maple Cove
How late can the season run. If I waited 2 weeks before I tapped, am I cutting my potential short? I tapped on March 5th last year but I'm scared to wait much longer than that. Thanks again everyone for the imput.
2011 - 6 taps - kitchen stove - 2 litres of syrup
2012 - 23 taps - lobster pot and propane torch - 4 litres of syrup
2013 - 30 taps - homemade woodstove turned arch with single pan
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