Chad, if you look at the first post that Woodbutcher Jeremy had, it has a link to one that is $58.67.
Jeremy, that is awesome.
Chad, if you look at the first post that Woodbutcher Jeremy had, it has a link to one that is $58.67.
Jeremy, that is awesome.
Last edited by minehart gap; 11-06-2017 at 09:05 PM.
Matt,
Minehart Gap Maple
I've looked at the thread. They don't have that worm gear reducer. It was a refurbished unit.
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
Does it have to be a 15 to 1 gear reducer? there is a 20 to 1 gear reducer at www.surpluscenter.com for $49.23 ! They also have 10 to 1 for $71.15.
Last edited by NH Maplemaker; 11-08-2017 at 11:27 AM.
3x10 Dallalre, oil fired, Stainless steel.
Steam hoods front and rear with preheater.
1500 taps on vac, right to sugar house.
900 on Gravity
New Busch 3 Phase Vacuum. (2010)
Lapierre 600 Turbo with 2 - 8" posts
36 years of MAPLE ENJOYMENT!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hills...93710737313171
No it doesn't have to be 15:1. It just needs to gear down so rpms are around the 60-150rpms from what I've read. I did order my gear pump from Surplus Center. Thanks.
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
Chad, which one did you decide on?
3x10 Dallalre, oil fired, Stainless steel.
Steam hoods front and rear with preheater.
1500 taps on vac, right to sugar house.
900 on Gravity
New Busch 3 Phase Vacuum. (2010)
Lapierre 600 Turbo with 2 - 8" posts
36 years of MAPLE ENJOYMENT!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hills...93710737313171
I ended up getting the 15:1 gear reducer.
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
I finally got all the parts for the maple cream machine and got it finished today. We used 1/2 gallon of maple syrup as I was unsure of how it would turn out. My machine ended up costing a total of $1100. definitely more than I was hoping for but it's a 1 hp 1 inch machine. I think if I were going to do it again I would consider going down to a three-quarter inch three-quarter horse machine just to save some money. The cream turned out awesome! It was light tan, creamy, and had no grit as far as mouth feel goes. Here are a couple photos.
IMG_3465.jpgIMG_3464.jpg
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
Chad, glad it worked out. looks clean and shiny!
Jeremy
Black Squirrel Lodge Family Sugarbush
Chardon, Ohio
MY MAPLE PAGE
Builds:
16x16 Sugarhouse build
100GPH Portable RO Build
12x16 Sugarhouse Build
1HP Gear Pump Style Cream Machine Build
Chad , very nice job ! Looks great .The only part I'm having trouble finding is the funnel with sanitary fitting ! Were did you find yours ? They were no longer available at Jeremy's link. Thank you for any help!
3x10 Dallalre, oil fired, Stainless steel.
Steam hoods front and rear with preheater.
1500 taps on vac, right to sugar house.
900 on Gravity
New Busch 3 Phase Vacuum. (2010)
Lapierre 600 Turbo with 2 - 8" posts
36 years of MAPLE ENJOYMENT!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hills...93710737313171
looks like it moved to here, but its not in stock..
https://moonshinedistiller.com/large...-clamp-ferrule
Jeremy
Black Squirrel Lodge Family Sugarbush
Chardon, Ohio
MY MAPLE PAGE
Builds:
16x16 Sugarhouse build
100GPH Portable RO Build
12x16 Sugarhouse Build
1HP Gear Pump Style Cream Machine Build