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Cleaning 3/16ths lines after the season
Our friend Art Kreuger in Shrewsbury, Vt. spent a lot of time this summer experimenting with the best ways to clean his 3/16ths tubing. For you 3/16ths folks, keeping lines clean is very important to get the same production in years two and three and beyond as you did in year one.
Here's the video of Art sharing his thoughts on the matter:
https://www.themaplenews.com/video/o...6ths-lines/63/
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Great video, thanks Peter. I will watch it a few times, and take notes as I do.
Dave Klish about 400 taps, down from much more. Will hold about the same for 2021
2012 Mahindra 36 HP 4x4/ loader/cab/heat/AC:-)
3x8 raised flue evaporator
250 GPH converted to electric, RO by Ray Gingerich
6.32 KW solar system, 1.48KW is battery backed up, all net metered
website: www.cnymaple.com
Agreed! Thanks for posting it here.
I will definitely be using the pool shock ( calcium hypochlorite) rather than regular bleach for my tubing sanitizer after this season.
Adam
2016: 6 Taps and a propane turkey fryer
2019: 51 Taps on 3/16 gravity tubing
Homemade Oil Tank Evaporator
Badgerland by Smokey Lake 2x4 divided pan
Thank you. I have learned a lot about 3/16 tubing in the past year. Changing my ways, now, and still learning. Eventhough my maple thing is a small hobby, I still want to do things the best way possible and make the best syrup possible.
2016 - helped at afriend with a small operation, 300+ taps. = hooked
2017 - 20 taps @ home, 1 gal @ home on propane, then hauled to friends operation
Bought a whole shack locally, with a Leader 1/2 Pint, moved it home
2018 - 50 taps, 9 on 3/16 gravity and 41 pails -14 gallons of good sweet stuff
2019 - 27 taps, 17 on 3/16 gravity and 10 on pails - 12-3/4 gallons of good sweet stuff (most fun I've had with this hobby)
Hmmm something to think about. I used food grade Hydrogen peroxide last year after season. Dr. Tim, if you view this thread, what do you think of this method? I was also wondering if we should flush lines just before tapping with a solution like this?
what are all the other 3/16th users doing.
125-150 taps
Smokey Lakes Full pint Hybrid pan
Modified half pint arch
Air over fire
All 3/16 tubing
Southern Ohio
I have never heard of those wash bottles, and have already ordered a couple.
Noel Good
1998 to 2009: 15 taps on buckets, scavenged fire pit and pans
2010: New 2x4 SS flat pan w/preheater
2015: New to me Lapierre 18x60 raised flue, new shack, new everything!! 59 taps 23.75 gallons made
2016: 85 taps 19 gallons
2017: Purchased 2.5 acres and tubed half with 3/16. 145 taps total 49.25 gallons made
2018: 200 taps (162 on 3/16ths 38 on buckets) New NextGen RO 63 gallons made
2019: 210 taps 73.5 gallons made
www.wnybass.com
I ordered 3, 2 to use, one as a spare.
Dave Klish about 400 taps, down from much more. Will hold about the same for 2021
2012 Mahindra 36 HP 4x4/ loader/cab/heat/AC:-)
3x8 raised flue evaporator
250 GPH converted to electric, RO by Ray Gingerich
6.32 KW solar system, 1.48KW is battery backed up, all net metered
website: www.cnymaple.com
I've been using this sprayer to clean my 3/16 lines. Adjusted just right - it shoots at stream about 1-2 feet and the nozzle fits up tight into the 3/16 drop. A few pumps and it will send solution right on down the line. I use a diluted IPA solution - just like they do in Canada - my lines sparkle. ;)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-32-o...3-21/205050147
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>.
It is illegal to use alcohol in the US, Canada is allowed to use it.
Dave Klish about 400 taps, down from much more. Will hold about the same for 2021
2012 Mahindra 36 HP 4x4/ loader/cab/heat/AC:-)
3x8 raised flue evaporator
250 GPH converted to electric, RO by Ray Gingerich
6.32 KW solar system, 1.48KW is battery backed up, all net metered
website: www.cnymaple.com
JohnAllin,
How many seasons have you been using this method, and have you noticed the drop off in sap production after year 1 that many report with 3/16ths.
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