We've got rain coming so I was wondering if I should pull the tubes out of my buckets so the rain doesn't run down the tube and dilute the sap? The holes are in the sides of the buckets. Thanks!
We've got rain coming so I was wondering if I should pull the tubes out of my buckets so the rain doesn't run down the tube and dilute the sap? The holes are in the sides of the buckets. Thanks!
You should be fine to leave the tubes in. Smart move to have the holes on the side.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
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