Concern about the snow and ice damage that we are going to be dealing with. My neighbor who has 16000 taps said he will be busy right up until tapping time to get cleaned up.
MC
Sugar Bush Damage
Concern about the snow and ice damage that we are going to be dealing with. My neighbor who has 16000 taps said he will be busy right up until tapping time to get cleaned up.
MC
5 by 16 Thunderbolt with hoods and preheater
Springtec 800 RO
Sihi Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump
5000 Taps On Vacuum for 2013
Well I have been luck so far have not seen any branches or trees down yet. It really sucks when it takes down lines and worst of all if it hits a ladder. That really sucks. But remember it is all part of farming. And it is still only mid December. Our worst ice is usually in another three weeks, for a couple of weeks. Then the February winds drop weak limbs on the lines.
I know I will be dealing with some damage. I haven't been in the woods yet due to other issues, but limbs have been falling, so I'll wait til the dust settles a bit more. Fortunately it appears to only be small trees bending and weak limbs coming down as the larger trees are mostly fine from what I can see. Power has been going on and off and that will likely continue until the snow comes down. Hopefully some sun and warmer temps forecasted for early next week will drop the snow.
About 750 taps on High Vac.
2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
Springtech Elite 500 RO
14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
www.littlehogbackfarm.com
We have a two foot hickory down, and a 20 inch "Pennsylvania balsa" down as well, just from normal periodic high winds. At least the hickory should make some great home and evaporator firewood. Anybody use the balsa for firewood ? Hate to waste anything, but its pretty light stuff.
take care, Mark
I havent been in woods yet but not to bad here in S Poultney, but Hubbardton is taking a huge hit. Went down through the gulf yesterday and the damage just along the road is amazing, I probably cant get to camp.
Business Name
Flat Lander Sugaring (who would think a guy from Az be making syrup)
125 on Sap Suckers
Close to 475 High Vac
400 gravity adding more
leader 2x6
home made preheater
hoods
1 7D749 for AOF
New FLS Tsunami Arch
4 membrane TR Industries RO 2HP 3 phase 601GPH 250 PSI
PID Display for Arch Temp.
Chumlee of the trader
Just came in from the woods.75% of my pipe line is on the ground. Roads are completely close off. Weeks And Weeks of work ahead of me.
MC
5 by 16 Thunderbolt with hoods and preheater
Springtec 800 RO
Sihi Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump
5000 Taps On Vacuum for 2013
I just fixed my 150-tap bush after a 1-year hiatus from sugaring. Had about 8-10 downed limbs that needed chainsaw. Done in about an 1.5 hours. Would have been quicker 3 weeks ago before the snow came, but oh well. Glad I don't have 16,000 taps to worry about...
Boulder Trail Sugaring
150 Taps on Vacuum
Homemade 20"x40" Hybrid Pan - 15 gph
Homemade Steamaway - 10 gph
Waterguys single-post RO
What is Pennsylvania balsa?
CDL 2x8
Around 4000 taps
Polaris ATVs, Ski Doo snowmobiles to get around
Atlas Copco pumps
Lapierre two post RO
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/j...Sugar%20shack/
Any Sasquatch sightings around your area yet this year?Originally Posted by Flat Lander Sugaring
Basswood is what I was referring to with the Pennsylvania Balsa comment. No slam meant to anyone here, just a lighthearted reference.
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