For those of you running Guzzler Pumps out there, are you Running a check Valve on the main line? If so what kind of Check valve? I'm thinking I want a swing check but I'm not sure, any and all help is appreciated.
For those of you running Guzzler Pumps out there, are you Running a check Valve on the main line? If so what kind of Check valve? I'm thinking I want a swing check but I'm not sure, any and all help is appreciated.
Nate Hutchins
Nate & Kate's Maple
2022 1000 taps?
3x10 Intensofire
20x36 sugarhouse
CDL 600gph RO
A wife and 2 kids.
I'm running a 500 series guzzler. I have a check valve right in front of the pump followed by a vac gauge and then a shutoff valve. This is the check I used IMG_1250.jpg
I have come across a recommendation to install a check valve after the pump. I have one but have not installed it.
Last edited by bstewar; 03-02-2017 at 03:29 PM.
Miscoe Hill Maple
2015 PJ Evaporator (Phaneuf) 2x6 drop flue
2x6 WF Mason Arch
~250 taps on a Guzzler & Shurflo
12x20 WF Mason Filter/Canner
12x16 Sugarhouse
i have check valves on either side. No idea if it makes a difference. I was also told that the pump works the best when it is full of water. I was told that some will add a small diameter line with a valve that will be t'd in before the pump and will be fed by the main tank so essentially it is pulling sap out of the tank and pumping it back in at the same time just to keep some liquid in the diaphragm. I have not done this though
FIRST GENERATION SUGARMAKER
First boil 2/22/2012! Went Pefect!
3,500' of laterals
1,000' of mainline
2012 - 105 taps on gravity, 12 sap sacks.
2013 - 175 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks = 200 taps for 2013! Second year.
2014 - 250 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks
Tapped on February 16, 2014
2015 - adding vac sap puller no more gravity for me!
275 gallon holding tank for 2014
20'x30' Sugarhouse
Your doing well then I am happy with anything over 10". The best I have don't is 18" but I really have to be constantly checking for leaks. I get a constant squirrel damage
FIRST GENERATION SUGARMAKER
First boil 2/22/2012! Went Pefect!
3,500' of laterals
1,000' of mainline
2012 - 105 taps on gravity, 12 sap sacks.
2013 - 175 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks = 200 taps for 2013! Second year.
2014 - 250 taps on gravity, 25 on sacks
Tapped on February 16, 2014
2015 - adding vac sap puller no more gravity for me!
275 gallon holding tank for 2014
20'x30' Sugarhouse
What's the best diaphragm to use? I've been using the black ones stamped FDA and all I'm getting is about 24 hours of use..