123 taps 2012
175 taps 2013
250 taps 2014
3 Sap Haulers & 1 Maple Widow
2X6 Smokey maple pans
http://smilebox.com/play/4d7a41784e5..._playback_link
We make Birch Syrup in northern Ontario , we are on our 3 year now and enjoy it . Only problem this year year - don't think spring is gonna come LOL .
I would love to know the type of pump they use on the sap trailer that can run dry.
custom made 2x7 intensofire
With SL pans
250 deer run
300 3/16 (new 2016)
500 sacks around the neighborhood
It's the same pump as the one used in the r/o units that they are using. We use diapham pumps on our trailers. Work really well and are able to run them dry , plus they cost way less .
does this help?
Last edited by Sweet Maple Trees; 03-04-2015 at 06:12 PM.
There is always someone somewhere that knows something.
Nice video. Did I see them plugging the tapholes?
yep... hammering in plugs... seems a little crazy
Installing plugs after is not required , but the Birch sap will continue flowing for a week or so after the taps are removed and also slows the bugs from making a new home .
Interesting about the plugs. I'm curious, are there recommendations on plugging the holes? I wonder what's better for the tree, the risk of bugs or plugging the hole?
Cool! Love the way they collect
about 200 taps on Sap sak with homemade holders
2'x5' pan
boiler arch from homemade setup with blower
Homemade pallet sugar shack proud of it ;-)
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