Originally Posted by
mainebackswoodssyrup
We drilled a hole near the tops of our totes and connected them with 1" copper tubing and fittings with seals against the tanks.
Hey Maine woods, would you be willing to share a photo of your setup for connecting tanks ? I’m not plumbing savvy and not sure what kind of seals to use or how they install . I assume they’re food grade.
Many thanks.
Tom of MA
135 taps on gravity 5/16 in Harvard MA
2022 is season 7
2016: 20 taps on buckets, 4 gallons on a borrowed 2x3.
2017: 32 taps on buckets, 8 gallons of syrup, on a "loaner" Lapierre 19x48.
2018: 80 taps. First time tubing. New 10x12 sugar shack, Lapierre 2x5. Made 17 gallons
2019: 100 taps. 22 gallons. Added a small RO 50 gph.
2020: 145 taps, 30 gallons, sold half. Murphy cup is a great addition.
2021: tapped Feb 23, 150 taps, 35 gallons.
2022: 200 taps. I lost 50, added 100. Having fun but short season?