Hi everyone. Just joined.
My father-in-law and I started tapping my bush last year and had a great time doing it. Located very near the 401-416 interchange in Johnstown, Ont.

I have a question about spigots. We have a mixture of 5/16 and 7/16 plastic, as well as about 40 aluminum. It's been really slow this year (compared to last) - but the only trees I have dripping so far all have the metal spigots. Anyone know why? I am assuming it is because the metal 'heats up' faster and melts the frozen hole quicker than the plastic - but not sure.

Also, it seems like my trees that are in the low-lying ground start running much earlier than ones on higher ground. Does anyone know why this is the case? Or is it just a coincidence?

Hoping it gets going today with the warm up. I only have 3 gallons of sap so far!

Thanks in advance.
Mike.