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  1. #41
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    Well, after everyone else's success, I may head out for one more run on Sat. Still not expecting much; so should be able to bring it home and boil it in my finishing pan.
    2014 - 30 taps
    2015 - 50 taps
    2016 - 140 taps
    2017 - 115 taps - 85 taps on 3/16, 30 buckets
    2018 - 150 taps, all 3/16

    Smokey Lake 2x3
    Homemade 2x XLE-4040 RO Unit
    Kubota L3940 - big sap hauler
    Polaris Sportsman 570 SP - little sap hauler
    I'm 1:20 remote from sugarbush, so I let run awhile between boils, and time is at a premium, so I try to oversize things

  2. #42
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    New to the hobbie and the forum but in regards to your earlier statement about dark syrup, I believe I read that dark syrup is a result of long boil times as well as late season collections,scorch marks from letting the level in pan get low and then adding sap, not mai taining boil, and also bacteria from dirty buckets. I'm sure there are a few other variations involved as well. I guess be thankful, in my experiences most people prefer darker syrup. Best of luck to you

  3. #43
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    I did end up heading out last weekend and had an ok run, ~40 gallons (a lot more then I expected). Several buckets were dry, and I pulled those taps. Not sure if I'll head back out this weekend or not.
    2014 - 30 taps
    2015 - 50 taps
    2016 - 140 taps
    2017 - 115 taps - 85 taps on 3/16, 30 buckets
    2018 - 150 taps, all 3/16

    Smokey Lake 2x3
    Homemade 2x XLE-4040 RO Unit
    Kubota L3940 - big sap hauler
    Polaris Sportsman 570 SP - little sap hauler
    I'm 1:20 remote from sugarbush, so I let run awhile between boils, and time is at a premium, so I try to oversize things

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