From what I've heard, natural vacuum really doen't make that much differernce in sap yield. I'm guessing around 5% increase or maybe 10% under the best conditions. You would usually not get more and a couple inches worth of vacuum.
Also, I don't think the CV spout will do much without vacuum.
2012: Probably 750 gravity taps and 50 buckets.
600 gal stainless milk tank.
2 - 100 gallon stock tanks
one 30 gal barrel
50 buckets
3' x 10' Waterloo Raised Flue wood fired evaporator w/ open pans.
12" x 20" Filter Canner
Sawmill next to sugarhouse solves my sugarwood problem
Gather with GMC 3500 2wd Pickup w/ 425 gallon Plastic Tank.
Been tapping here in Lyman NH since 1989 but I've been sugaring since 8 years old in 1968.