I am working on gathering material to build a Shurflo vacuum system. Do you guys suggest using 1/2 or 3/4 PVC fittings. I believe that the Shurflo pumps are built with 1/2 fittings.
Thanks
Shurflo Vaccuum
I am working on gathering material to build a Shurflo vacuum system. Do you guys suggest using 1/2 or 3/4 PVC fittings. I believe that the Shurflo pumps are built with 1/2 fittings.
Thanks
I used 1/2" on mine, but also using 1/2" mainline on 75 taps. works great
2017 140 taps 30x8 12x16 shack 28.5 gal
2018 158 taps 30x8 12x16 shack with 8x8 kitchen 44 gal
2019 223 taps 30x8 12x16 shack with 8x8 kitchen 36 gal
2020 226 taps 30x8 12x16 shack with 8x8 kitchen 250 waterloo ro 63 gal
2021 230 taps 30x8 12x16 shack with 8x8 kitchen 250 waterloo ro 37 gal
2022 230 taps 30x8 12x16 shack with 8x8 kitchen 250 waterloo ro 55 gal
2023 235 taps 30x8 12x16 waterloo ro 50 gal
2024 54gal
The Shurflo pumps work well with 1/2". The volume of sap flow (gpm) is usually pretty low, so there is no advantage in going larger.
Dave
Mountain Maple farm
2022 NAMSC award winning dark amber syrup
2023: 320 taps, 70% red maples. Mountain Maple S4 diaphragm pump controller with automated sap transfer and text messaging
Website:
https://www.mountainmaplefarm.com
https://www.facebook.com/MountainMapleFarm/
Thanks for info.
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