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Thread: Came across this video of makeing birch syrup in Alaska enjoy

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    Default Came across this video of makeing birch syrup in Alaska enjoy

    123 taps 2012
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    http://smilebox.com/play/4d7a41784e5..._playback_link

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    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 .

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    I would love to know the type of pump they use on the sap trailer that can run dry.
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    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 .

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    does this help?
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    Nice video. Did I see them plugging the tapholes?

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    yep... hammering in plugs... seems a little crazy

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    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 .

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    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?

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    Cool! Love the way they collect
    about 200 taps on Sap sak with homemade holders
    2'x5' pan
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