I had a Siro Press for 2 years and liked it. It was super simple, quick to set up and easy to clean. I got sidetracked when Leader came out with the 7½" Clear Plate press. The plate press is more work, but being able to see what's going on inside is worth it to me. It came with a Wilton diaphragm pump...a step up from the Oberdorfer... other than the racket from the compressor running.
John Allin
14x18 Hemlock Timber Frame Sugar House 2009
Leader 2x6 w/Patriot Raised Flue Pan 2009
Leader Steam Hood 2014 - Clear Filter Press 2015
Leader Revolution Pan and SS Pre-Heater 2016
CDL Hobby RO & Air Tech L25 Hi Vac Pump 2019
06' Gator HPX to collect wood & sap
14' Ski-Doo Tundra for winter work in the woods
Great Family 3 grown kids+spouses and 7 grand kids who like the woods
7th Gen Born in Canada - Raised in Chardon Ohio - Maple Capital of the World..<grin>.
Drew - I just wanted to give you a big thanks for that list of advice you provided. This year, starting with new filters, I pretty much followed what you said. No filter aid, 2 filters, kept the burners on, and my first two batches of 12-15 gallons went right through, about 5 minutes or so. I also put 1/2 inch blocks under the front legs of the finish pan so the sediment would bounce to the back and then go through the filter last. (I would remove the blocks once there was about an inch of syrup left.) I thought I had clear syrup in the past - this has been the best I ever bottled. Thanks again!
Mark
Now I have an outdoor hobby for all 12 months. Like I need anything more to do
About 1000 taps on gravity tubing, MicRO2 RO, 2.5 X 8 Leader King, and a 1953 Willys Jeep to run around the maple woods with.
http://www.gihringfamilyfarm.com/
Syrup already!!??
Great to hear. Have a great season.
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