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  1. #11
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    Thanks guys!

    Mike, sure thing - Not sure I used the right terminology for the "auto level", it's just a float valve with a power module that actuates the pump in my holding tank to ensure a constant level. They do not advertise this unit. You can see Jim at Smoky Lake reviewing the unit in this video - https://youtu.be/HQPYXBiGheM?t=798 - I believe this is a 50g version in the video, I went for a 15g due to the size of my shed and had two stainless shelves added. Photo of mine during setup > http://prntscr.com/masl56

    Brad
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    Quote Originally Posted by forager View Post
    Hey folks - not tapped yet here, 3/16 lines are up with 5/16 drops. Spoke to several larger producers in the last week and they are all thinking mid to late Feb. That's good to hear, I'm busy getting ready!

    Glad to be here, first post, long time observer.

    Brad
    Welcome Brad. You will find that there are lots of long-term and knowledgeable folks on Trader. It's the only board I visit and I can spend hours reading old posts whenever I am looking for insight and opinions on a maple question.

    As you may know as a long time observer; the opinions can be worth the price of admission at times ...and there can be some whopper dust-ups... but it all seems to settle down once sap starts runnin'..."grin"
    John Allin

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    large amounts of liquid collected today. stop by john we'll still be boiling tomorrow
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    don't take life too serious, nobody gets out alive anyways!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    large amounts of liquid collected today. stop by john we'll still be boiling tomorrow
    Thanks Fred, if you had an RO... you'd boil it all in one day. I really like my Leader clear filter press.
    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>.

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    I do John we run many many membranes and a double 20" cast press it's great!! Lucky for you you don't have to use your plastic one they tend to crack.
    Fred Ahrens
    330-206-1606
    Richards Ohio Maple Equipment
    Ohio CDL sales rep
    LaPierre Dealer
    H&M maple fabricator Dealer
    Service Tech/repair for all brands and electronics

    don't take life too serious, nobody gets out alive anyways!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    I do John we run many many membranes and a double 20" cast press it's great!! Lucky for you you don't have to use your plastic one they tend to crack.
    Ah, you're just jealous..Jen told me you wish you had a Clear Press, and that I should tell you how much I like mine! <big grin>

    hey, are you really boiling over there, or just being Fred. Can't tell if it's a poke in the eye, or a poke in the rib, but if you need a good press, you can borrow mine !
    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>.

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    Looks as if we should be tapping this weekend , next week looks like a big start if it holds. It will take some warm days to get going after this cold.
    Maple Syrup producer of 40+years
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    Quote Originally Posted by woodburner View Post
    Looks as if we should be tapping this weekend , next week looks like a big start if it holds. It will take some warm days to get going after this cold.
    I'm thinking the same thing. Going to try and have all my taps in before Friday.

  9. #19
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    still better to wait till mid February. you will make better and more syrup when its actual season
    Fred Ahrens
    330-206-1606
    Richards Ohio Maple Equipment
    Ohio CDL sales rep
    LaPierre Dealer
    H&M maple fabricator Dealer
    Service Tech/repair for all brands and electronics

    don't take life too serious, nobody gets out alive anyways!

  10. #20
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    I Agree with fred, its just barly February this weekend and yes some syrup can be made but better to wait a couple weeks to see what the weather does

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