Originally Posted by
n8hutch
I fill mine full to about a quarter inch from the top with 190° syrup, when it cools it will drop about 1".
I get a premium for my syrup so I want them to look full. Your giving yours away so it may not matter to you.
I always wondered if more air space would invite spoilage/ contamination.
1960 - 1970s 70 taps on galvanized buckets with Dad and Grandpa.
1970s - 1985 Acted crazy!
1986 - 2005 20-30 buckets.
2006- 2017 70 buckets and bags
2017-2019 100 bags and buckets
2020 Finally retired!!! 75 buckets, 50-75 on tubing. RO Bucket, New 12 X 16 Shack and a 42X42 flat pan.
2021-Adding another 125 taps along with a second RO bucket.
2022- Shooting for 350 taps, with 100 on lines.
Lots of Family and Friends and dogs named Skyy and Nessy!