Quote Originally Posted by jmayerl View Post
All taps, wether on gravity, vacuum, or buckets should be drilled straight in rather than at a downward angle. We all know the tree creates pressure to allow sap to flow and therefore does not need to be at a angle to drain out. Drilling at a angle is only asking for a oblong hole and a leak.
Hmmm...as an old(er) timer, I was taught to drill at a slight upward angle so sap could drain out better! Have never had an issue with taps being pushed out!
Each to his/her own however!!!