Originally Posted by
n8hutch
This is why I have made it a priority to Have my woods tank high enough compared to my loading position so that I can just use Gravity to transfer my sap, no pumps to lug,drain,and or worry about contamination. I have a potable water pump at the sugarhouse.. .
I used a WX10 to transfer sap for 6 years but stopped last year. The aluminum impeller had corroded to the point that I couldn't clean it properly. It became encrusted with aluminum oxide which had a salty taste.
To remedy - with Fred's help - I installed a high vacuum system to bring all sap to the sugar house tank and then a Potable Water rated all-stainless Gould pump to move on up to head tank...
Still working on improving lifting sap the 15-20 rise with vacuum and want to look into installing sap lifter(s) this year.
Although it's a fine piece of machinery; I don't miss the gas powered Honda pump at all.
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>.