I actually have gauges at the end of the mainline and the mainline branches. I plan to have one in the pump box as well but I'm not sure if it should be between the releaser and the pump or between the releaser and the mainline? I assume I will lose some vac once it releases but I have the swing style check valves on order, I plan to put one on the mainline and one on the dump port, and theoretically they will close shut once it dumps so my mainline will retain its vacuum pretty well until the valve opens again. I know when I shut it off now I can hear the pressure releasing from the main line as it retains normal pressure.
Last edited by SmellsLikeSyrupNH; 07-18-2020 at 12:23 PM.
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