mechanical release for small operation
I'm planning on tubing my woods and have 150 taps with a maximum possibility of doubling the number to 300 but no more. I have no access to electrical and have to have a mechanical releaser out in the woods at a gathering tank unless I run ladders. It sounds like I'll be able to have tghe maximum amount of vacuum if I release at a gathering tank in the woods rather than having multiple sap ladders to lift approximately 30' to get the sap back to the sugar shack. Any recommendations on mechanical releasers? Thank you.
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps