North East Ohio 2021
It's that time of year and Kevin's post was enough to get a new NE Ohio Thread off the ground - Thank you Kevin - Good Bye to the worst year ever and Hello to 2021...Let 'er Rip
Originally Posted by
Kh7722
Hey All,
Figured id get this discussion started again since Sugar season is upon us.
We are just about ready for the season here, usually try to be done by Christmas and we are there. A few small RO things to plumb in and we are ready to rip.
We added a few hundred taps which will put us at 1000. Trying to finish up a woods for another farm I was hired to install.
Made the decision that since we missed a huge early run last year that we are going to tap early probably around mid January, a month before usual but i woild rather make good syrup early then low grade bulk late.
Whats everyone else up to?, changes?
I've been replacing 3 year old T's on the 3/16 lines in the back woods and have an H20 Modulated Auto Draw Off with Even Flow automatic valve controller (same as Kevin's) on order from Grossman Bros.
Last year, number 2 with the CDL Hobby RO, I found myself scrambling to tend to draws and keeping up with firing. This should be a big improvement.
Never did anything with injecting air into my sap tank, to add to flavor... but I may do that this year.
Last edited by johnallin; 01-04-2021 at 09:32 AM.
Reason: speling
John Allin
14x18 Hemlock Timber Frame Sugar House 2009
Leader 2x6 w/Patriot Raised Flue Pan 2009
Leader Steam Hood 2014 - Clear Filter Press 2015
Leader Revolution Pan and SS Pre-Heater 2016
CDL Hobby RO & Air Tech L25 Hi Vac Pump 2019
06' Gator HPX to collect wood & sap
14' Ski-Doo Tundra for winter work in the woods
Great Family 3 grown kids+spouses and 7 grand kids who like the woods
7th Gen Born in Canada - Raised in Chardon Ohio - Maple Capital of the World..<grin>.