Littleton, NH tapping

[PerryW]

I can ask a friend that has used it this year on his front pan when the sap wasn't running during a cold spell. He said that it cleaned up the pan really well and didn't take long but then again there wasn't much sugar sand buildup for either of us this season until the last week or so. I'll find out if he diluted the white vinegar with some water or used it straight.
I finished up with 355 gals. made. Ok, but not any where's near the 1/2 gallon per tap that some make. It was all dark or better grade.

I cleaned my front pan mid-season w/ vinegar but I mixed it really strong and only cleaned the bottom. Today, I heated up my back pan let my back pan soak for 2 hours and the nitre cam off great. (Acid is a little quicker) The front pan is still soaking and I will probably wash tubing tomorrow and leave it till friday. I want to get some of the buildup in trhe sides that had been there for a few years.

1/2 gal per tap is but a dream for my operation! LOL. I guess i really don't know how many taps I have anyway. I say 750, but it could be more or less. I really don't want to make much more syrup than I did this year (149 gallons)., so I see no reason to upgrade to vacuum. As a one-man operation, I am happy with the amount of time that sugaring takes up in my life.