Originally Posted by
nicholastzito
Our new sugarhouse is on the top of a slight hill. 3% slope, away from the sugarhouse (of course). The entire run of 200 potential taps is in an area of about 5-6 acres. The longest horizontal distance from the sugarhouse is roughly 600', with a vertical drop of 18'.
My question is, should we set up sap ladders? Will by delaval 75 be able to handle this? I might be able to work the layout as 1 main right near the sugarhouse with no need for a ladder, a second main going farther out with one ladder, and the third and final with 2-3 ladders?
Help would be greatly appreciated.