Another reason I like the old fermented sap cleaning method. No cleaning solutions ever go in my pan. I may have to scrub some more, but that's ok
Another reason I like the old fermented sap cleaning method. No cleaning solutions ever go in my pan. I may have to scrub some more, but that's ok
125-150 taps
Smokey Lakes Full pint Hybrid pan
Modified half pint arch
Air over fire
All 3/16 tubing
Southern Ohio
Looking at pics, I'm pretty sure the problem started on the underside of pans. You can see holes that are started, but not all the way through yet. Fairly certain it's from the fuel residue.
Neil
I would definitely avoid it in the future but diluted and rinsed well is probably not going damage anything right away. I picked up a small 2x4 from that age and brought it home cleaned, scrubbed and shined. When I filled it with water and stepped back to enjoy my masterpiece it leaked like a lawn sprinkler. Just another lesson learned...
2.5X10 HE
600 RO
Vac
Quick question, is this something that can happen burning wood? Or is it an oil burner issue?
Jake
smoky lake 2x6 drop flue SSR on homemade arch
235 taps on 2 gast 1550s and lappiere releasers
24x12 sugar house
2019 Kubota L2501 work horse
It's more of an oil burner concern. Not to say you are completely concern free burning wood. You should still avoid chlorine and store your pan in a dry place.
Another thing to consider is these pans are from the 80s so it took a very long time for these hole to develop. Nothing lasts forever.
Last edited by Cjadamec; 02-23-2020 at 01:29 PM.
2017 25 taps on buckets got me hooked 1 gallon of sweet
2018 51 taps on 3/16 tubing/ DIY oil tank evaporator 8.5gallons finished
2019 60 taps 7 gallons finished ended season short
2020 New 2x4 divided pan ready to get away from the headache that is steam table pans
2021 off year due to pandemic and projects
2022 back at it
It can also occur by burning pressure treated wood or plastics (tubing) in the arch.
Dr. Tim Perkins
UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
https://mapleresearch.org
Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu
I’m just wondering if anyone can confirm generally, can pin holes like these come from not doing a thorough clean of the underside of the pan at the end of season? Mine is raised flu 5”. I haven’t don’t much For mine on the underside except a spray down and wipe, but it stays mostly very black and sooty. I’ve seen others here say they use oven cleaner.
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?