Clear Plastic Syrup Jugs-Bottles?
I've always packed in the glass 8 and 12 oz syrup bottles with the handle on the neck. I like the way it looks and it shows off our syrup.
But I've been thinking lately that I'd consider plastic if I could get a crystal clear bottle or jug. Lots of producers are packing in plastic opaque jugs.
If you're making nice syrup why not clear? It's a recyclable product, lighter than glass and would be easier to ship...
Has anyone used or seen one?
John Allin
14x18 Hemlock Timber Frame Sugar House 2009
Leader 2x6 w/Patriot Raised Flue Pan 2009
Leader Steam Hood 2014 - Clear Filter Press 2015
Leader Revolution Pan and SS Pre-Heater 2016
CDL Hobby RO & Air Tech L25 Hi Vac Pump 2019
06' Gator HPX to collect wood & sap
14' Ski-Doo Tundra for winter work in the woods
Great Family 3 grown kids+spouses and 7 grand kids who like the woods
7th Gen Born in Canada - Raised in Chardon Ohio - Maple Capital of the World..<grin>.
Sounds interesting, but I'm not sure there is a clear plastic that will take the heat.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
There is a company out of Canada pushing a clear plastic jug. They sent us samples. A little pricey I felt, & for now we would need to come up with a label or use there's with french on it. What does everyone think?
35 years making syrup.
President of Ohio maple producers
4000 taps today...hopefully 5000 soon with some high yields tapped in 10 years?
Leader Dealer
Mountain cur for a woods partner
Karl
What was the name of the Canadian Co? Were they more expensive than glass? thanks John
John Allin
14x18 Hemlock Timber Frame Sugar House 2009
Leader 2x6 w/Patriot Raised Flue Pan 2009
Leader Steam Hood 2014 - Clear Filter Press 2015
Leader Revolution Pan and SS Pre-Heater 2016
CDL Hobby RO & Air Tech L25 Hi Vac Pump 2019
06' Gator HPX to collect wood & sap
14' Ski-Doo Tundra for winter work in the woods
Great Family 3 grown kids+spouses and 7 grand kids who like the woods
7th Gen Born in Canada - Raised in Chardon Ohio - Maple Capital of the World..<grin>.
The name was clearpack.Originally Posted by johnallin
Quart was .82 each & pint .68 each
This was my dealer price & did not include the caps or a label.
I didn't pursue any further. I would have shipping in it then if we marked them up 5-10%
Bought the caps & label they would be pricey. I am always Leary of new products as far as quality & service.
35 years making syrup.
President of Ohio maple producers
4000 taps today...hopefully 5000 soon with some high yields tapped in 10 years?
Leader Dealer
Mountain cur for a woods partner
Did you receive any samples to look at clarity and quality?
John Allin
14x18 Hemlock Timber Frame Sugar House 2009
Leader 2x6 w/Patriot Raised Flue Pan 2009
Leader Steam Hood 2014 - Clear Filter Press 2015
Leader Revolution Pan and SS Pre-Heater 2016
CDL Hobby RO & Air Tech L25 Hi Vac Pump 2019
06' Gator HPX to collect wood & sap
14' Ski-Doo Tundra for winter work in the woods
Great Family 3 grown kids+spouses and 7 grand kids who like the woods
7th Gen Born in Canada - Raised in Chardon Ohio - Maple Capital of the World..<grin>.
Yes. They were very clear. Quality seemed fine but that would need tested.
35 years making syrup.
President of Ohio maple producers
4000 taps today...hopefully 5000 soon with some high yields tapped in 10 years?
Leader Dealer
Mountain cur for a woods partner
Still interested, I'd like to see some, test our labels (syruplabels.com) which are sticky as can be, and see how they compare with the glass I've been using. I've contacted the company and am waiting for a reply.
John Allin
14x18 Hemlock Timber Frame Sugar House 2009
Leader 2x6 w/Patriot Raised Flue Pan 2009
Leader Steam Hood 2014 - Clear Filter Press 2015
Leader Revolution Pan and SS Pre-Heater 2016
CDL Hobby RO & Air Tech L25 Hi Vac Pump 2019
06' Gator HPX to collect wood & sap
14' Ski-Doo Tundra for winter work in the woods
Great Family 3 grown kids+spouses and 7 grand kids who like the woods
7th Gen Born in Canada - Raised in Chardon Ohio - Maple Capital of the World..<grin>.
I am super skeptical of using plastic at that temperature. Especially since it is likely made in places where poison plastic scandals are common. Constantly hearing about things leaching off plastic of all sorts, especially things that are allegedly "food grade." These days I don't trust assurances from manufacturers. Today we're told these are safe. Tomorrow we discover they aren't really safe, whoops, sorry. Sometimes it doesn't pay to save money for certain things. Interested in hearing other's experiences with these plastic containers.
D&G is selling new clear plastic containers
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