So i need to add a line to the vacuum inlet. I saw too that some drill out the oilers with a 3/32 drill bit, is that necessary? It drips really fast. as far as an oil cooler i'll have to look into that. before the oiler got plugged up it did smoke a little when it got up and running.
2023 - 38 Gallons - RO broke, Buckets didn't run, rebuilt vacuum pump mid-season, still made good syrup!
2022 - 52 Gallons - DIY RO, 50% less fuel, no late nights in the shack!
2021 - 48 Gallons - new pans, new arch, lots of new taps and tubing
2020 - 32 Gallons
2019 - 27 Gallons