I got a tote from our local maple supplier and went to the car wash and used the high pressure rinse cycle. Started it out on the truck first to make sure it was nothing but water under pressure. Cleaned out the tote very well.
I got a tote from our local maple supplier and went to the car wash and used the high pressure rinse cycle. Started it out on the truck first to make sure it was nothing but water under pressure. Cleaned out the tote very well.
2004 - 2012 2x3 flat pan 25 to 60 taps
2012 2x3 new divided pan w/draw off 55 taps
2018 - didn't boil surgery - bought new evaporator
2019 new SML 2x4 raised flue high output evap. 65 taps
made 17 gal. syrup
2020 - only put out 53 taps - made 16.25 ga.l syrup
2021 - Didn't work out
2022 - 25 taps on bags / 8 taps on 3/16's line - late start
Try a product called Powdered Brewery Wash for the cleaning works great for oils / grease. Brewers and winemakers use it no smell no taste residue rinse rinse rinse then finish with Starsan (sp?) to sterilize. JayOriginally Posted by BoerBoel
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Put it in the bed of your truck, Fill halfway with water, Pour in bottle of Dawn dish soap, drive truck. Leave it for a week or so. rinse thoroughly and you will be good to go.
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
Why does everyone say "Dawn" dish soap? Is there something special about this soap?
Safe to clean up animals that have been involved in oil spills its gonna be safe to use to clean up your totes. Also helps cut out any oils that may be in the tote such as sunflower or vegetable etc....
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 used to have a problem with mold and algae forming on the side of tanks until I cleaned with bleach. I now fill the tote with about four inches of water and add bleach. I leave in contact with the bottom for atleast 15 mins and then scrub with a long handled brush. I then lay the tote on its side and repeat for all four sides. I then drain it and rinse with water. I now also rinse my head tank between batches with water and then to the bleach wash at the end of the season. This regimen has helped improve the quality of my syrup.
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