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  1. #11
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    Agreed, looks like anyone that is plugged in will get some sap next week if the forecast is even remotely close. I'm not sure if we'll make it or not.

  2. #12
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    We are working on bricking the new arch but I don't see us tapping until next weekend 2/24
    2013 135 Taps 35 on Gravity, 100 on Buckets 11 Gallons Made
    2014 310 Taps 75 on Sureflo 4048, 235 on Buckets, 16'x16' Sugarshack, 5" Filter Press, 2x6 Smoky Lake Hybrid Pan (SOLD) 23 Gallons made
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    2018 150 Taps New Northwoods Stainless 2x6 Raised Flue w/ Air Tight Arch 40+ Gallons Made

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    2-24 is what we're planning for, mostly south facing field maples.
    Ed

    Phoenix Farm Newfoundlands

    2018 - 20 - 40 taps 1930 Stone/brick Arch Flat pan
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  4. #14
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    Plan is to clean the evaporator this sunday 2/18 and start tapping monday. Should be warm enough and the lack of snow pack should help with tapping

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  5. #15
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    Replaced 120 of 150 drops yesterday and tapped em as I went. Will finish installing drops today and start tapping the rest of the bush today and tommorrow.
    2008---35 buckets--3 gal syrup
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    Finally finished today. Just checked the pumps and releasers. (8:35pm) sap coming in nicely. 38 right now, should run all night. Expecting to boil Saturday.
    " A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way."
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    I won't finish getting my releaser and vac pump plumbed until monday. I'm thinking I may hold off tapping until after the 60° temps. That'll give me time to set everything up, sap house ready to go, ro hooked back up, lines repaired etc... and, keep bacteria in the taphole to a minimum. If I rush to tap monday I won't be ready to tap everything nor will the sugarhouse be ready. Decisions decisions.
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    I am in the same boat over here in Chatham, not really ready so I'm going to miss this first good run. But it looks too cold for a sap run after mid week so I'm just going to hold off. Just moved my Arch into the Sugar house last night.
    Nate Hutchins
    Nate & Kate's Maple
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  9. #19
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    Well I got arch bricked today . Was thinking about tapping on Monday but now you guys have got me thinking of waiting and saving myself from early bacteria. Done some major improvements in the sugar house and just behind. That's pretty much the way I start every season " behind"!!
    2 1/2 x 10 with steam away leader drop flue inferno arch.
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  10. #20
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    At this point I may start tapping every morning next week until I'm done. (Only have a couple hours available each morning) I will let the old lines run for a day or 2 before going to the tank to make sure any snot is out. Adding around 80-100+ taps depending on time. May be boiling late next week??
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