Originally Posted by
BSD
the newest set i put out this season i put 33 on 2 lines. and i've got a third line which i want to put only 25 on and see if there is a difference. i suspect it comes down to total linear ft and tree spacing. my theory is that if there are still lots of air-bubbles in the lines then there is room for more taps. my 33 tap runs are nearly solid streams when they hit the tank.
My older woods i have 23-27 tap averages on those lines. and they have a good mix of bubbles/solid.
Your theory is wrong. The bubbles (as long as you have no leaks) are gas that comes out of the tree. That is how a maple tree protects it's cells when it freezes, as the water expands the gas (carbon dioxide) contracts thus protecting the tree from damage.
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.