How many taps on a 5/16 lateral line?

[Haytapper]

How many taps does everyone generally have on a 5/16 line? Just a kid new to the sugaring game, but having fun.

[maple flats]

The old saying was strive for 5, never more than 10. I have any where from 3 to 7 on my 5/16. If you have a 20' or more elevation change use 3/16" lateral line, with ther slope and 3/16 you should run 15-30 taps on each lateral, yes, more than on 5/16.

[fred]

I'm running 10-15 on a 5/16 depending on length of line . I run about 125' per lateral. We're Flatlanders so I am 250' between mains. I produce 1/2 gallon per tap with tree management. If your on slope that's changes alittle. Don't waist your time or money with extra mains.

[n8hutch]

Sounds like you are Hobby producing and not using Vacuum? If that is the case than 20+ would be fine, I have one line that runs to a 55 gallon barrel that consistantly gives me 40+ gallons a day with very little slope on the line and 25 taps

[Haytapper]

Yeah no vacuum here but experimented with 3/16 on very steep slopes last year. Just curious about different sizes. Thanks for all the input!