Small Releaser and 12CFM Vacuum pump
Can anyone recommend a small releaser? I dont need a very big one as its for a small bush of about 150 silver and red maples. Its a flat area and I did not get the results I had hoped for using a Shurflo on these trees, so I am trying a bit of a stronger pump. I am going to try a 12CFM vacuum pump on a mainline setup and need a small releaser for what I have in mind.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
2022 4x40" RO, Welch 1397 Vac Pump, 3 Guzzler Pumps, Lapierre Releaser, 1100 taps
2021 Twin Baby Boys, Close to 650 taps
2020 Upgraded RO to 2 post and 7GBS Pump. 265 taps
2019 Smoky Lake 2x6 raised flue, Autodraw system, Maple Jet Filter Press, a beautiful new bride to be my sugaring partner :-)
2017 Expanded Sugar Shack, new 2x6 with float box, NEXTgen Maple RO, 250+ taps, still on sap sacks
2016 Sugar Shack, 2x6 evaporator, 160 taps, all on Sap Sacks
2014 110 taps
2013 35 taps
I run a single mechanical Bernard with a $60 2.5 CFM pump from Amazon to maintain 27 inches on my 150 red maples.
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150 Taps on Vacuum
Homemade 20"x40" Hybrid Pan - 15 gph
Homemade Steamaway - 10 gph
Waterguys single-post RO
Do you want mechanical or electric,if you have electric ,an electrical releaser is the only way to go in my opinion.If your handy you can build your own releaser. We run two seperate woods on releasers we made one has 200 taps other has 400 they work well.
WolfCreek, I will have electric available at the site. Are there any online plans on how to build one? I can do that if I know where to begin.
Thanks!
2022 4x40" RO, Welch 1397 Vac Pump, 3 Guzzler Pumps, Lapierre Releaser, 1100 taps
2021 Twin Baby Boys, Close to 650 taps
2020 Upgraded RO to 2 post and 7GBS Pump. 265 taps
2019 Smoky Lake 2x6 raised flue, Autodraw system, Maple Jet Filter Press, a beautiful new bride to be my sugaring partner :-)
2017 Expanded Sugar Shack, new 2x6 with float box, NEXTgen Maple RO, 250+ taps, still on sap sacks
2016 Sugar Shack, 2x6 evaporator, 160 taps, all on Sap Sacks
2014 110 taps
2013 35 taps
Thats basically what I am looking at, one of those knockoff Chinese vacuum pumps and just see the results I will get.
Originally Posted by jrgagne99
2022 4x40" RO, Welch 1397 Vac Pump, 3 Guzzler Pumps, Lapierre Releaser, 1100 taps
2021 Twin Baby Boys, Close to 650 taps
2020 Upgraded RO to 2 post and 7GBS Pump. 265 taps
2019 Smoky Lake 2x6 raised flue, Autodraw system, Maple Jet Filter Press, a beautiful new bride to be my sugaring partner :-)
2017 Expanded Sugar Shack, new 2x6 with float box, NEXTgen Maple RO, 250+ taps, still on sap sacks
2016 Sugar Shack, 2x6 evaporator, 160 taps, all on Sap Sacks
2014 110 taps
2013 35 taps
I believe if you do a search on here you will find it .If that doesn't work pm me and i can send you pics and parts list
Keep your eye on the classifieds on this site and the adds in The Maple News from now thru October. or November. If you find nothing used look into a small releaser by Sobles. I don't know what the singles are but about 6 years ago I bought a double horizontal for $800 and you will need a moisture trap, it was $200. Those prices may have gone up like many other things. P.M. me and I can give you the contact number if you want. They are made by the inventor's son in law in New York state.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
For 150 taps you will do well with a smaller vacuum pump, 2-3 CFM is more than enough. You do need to keep a tight (leak free) system. On your Shurflo, system did you have a re-circulation line to keep the diaphragm wet? With 150 taps the Shurflo should do well, but it will not handle sap ladders. For a real vacuum pump 1 CFM is good for 100 taps but only if kept leak free, 1 cfm/50 gives a little leeway.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
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