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  1. #1
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    Default 2021 Epping NH

    Hello all! I have enjoyed lurking here for some time. Wanted to connect finally with the community. We don't have a lot of knowledge to share but love to talk sugaring!
    We are in Northern Epping and running a small Mason 2x3 in a converted garden shed. If there is anyone tapping in the Epping area this week let me know.
    I want 60 taps this year but will probably end up with 50.
    Cleaning buckets today and tapping next week!

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    Last edited by otf; 02-13-2021 at 02:14 PM.

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    Is that Epping, NH? Please show the state or province on any locations. We have thousands of members who have no idea where Epping is.
    Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

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    Well obviously Epping, NH! Only one of two Eppings in the world (the other in England). And for those that don't know also the "Center of the Universe"! I thought maybe posting in the NH forum would have given it away.
    Last edited by otf; 02-13-2021 at 02:53 PM.

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    otf,
    That is a neat little set-up you have, I like it. Still real cold here maybe in a couple of weeks weather will break, one can only hope. Have lots of fun this year.
    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

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    Hey otf, really like your setup too. I'm relatively new to the game, still on a block arch with steam pans, hopefully will get something like that in a few years. Hoping for 50-60 taps across my trees and my neighbors, all on buckets. Finally joined the forum this year too after lurking. Still frozen in my parts of the state, hoping to tap before March but who knows when the continued low temps will break. Worried it'll be a short season if it doesn't let up. It's all just for fun for me, but the waiting game sucks!

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    Welcome to the show Oft. I worked a summer job years back building a Burger King in Epping many years back so I know where that is . Good luck on your 50 buckets!
    2024 - Starting with the 25 then more late Feb.
    2023 - 25 taps on 11 trees to focus on the process. 9 Gallons and lots of sugar sand. 35 people over for breakfast in April
    2022 - 8 x 14 sugarhouse and a steam bottler. 50 buckets! 9 Gallons syrup and 4 pounds of sugar
    2021 - 20 x 30 divided pan on a Mason arch, 34 taps and 8 gallons for family and friends to judge. Dad hooked as well.
    2020 - 2 taps, 1/2 pint on a turkey fryer, About 3/4 pint syrup in two weeks - Proof of concept!

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    Welcome oft, I am in East Kingston so not far from you. Nice little set up. looks like the cold weather is gonna break for us by monday next week!!! good luck!!!
    may your sap be at 3%
    Brad

    www.willowcreeksugarhouse.com
    585 or so on Vacuum, about 35 on buckets/sap sacs
    Atlas Copco GVS 25A Rotary Vane vacuum pump
    MES horizontal electric releaser
    2x6 ss phaneuf Drop flue, Leader woodsaver blower, homemade hood
    300gph H2O RO
    husquvarna 562 XP
    Its Here!!! 2024 season is here get busy!!!

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    Welcome aboard. I’m on the other side of the state in Walpole NH. Looks like a great setup you have. Have a good time with it.
    Sugaring for 45+ years
    New Sugarhouse 14'x32'
    New to Me Algier 2'x8' wood fired evaporator
    2022 added a used RB25 RO Bucket
    250 mostly Sugar Maples, 15% Soft Maples. Currently,(110on 3/16" and 125 on Shurflo 4008 vacuum, 15 gravity), (16,000 before being disabled)
    1947 Farmall H and Wagon with gathering tank
    2012 Kubota with forks to move wood around

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    Quote Originally Posted by otf View Post
    Well obviously Epping, NH! Only one of two Eppings in the world (the other in England). And for those that don't know also the "Center of the Universe"! I thought maybe posting in the NH forum would have given it away.
    It's not that obvious, first members from every maple producing area often post in a section designated for a different area, and how many will check to see how many Eppings there are in the world. It just makes good sense. Thank you for clarifying your state.
    Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

  10. #10
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    Welcome! I am in Dover, NH. Not too far away! I have 180 taps with a 2x4 mason evaporator in a 16 x 20 timber frame sugar house. Last year I had 70 taps. I'm Pretty sure I am going to be over run by sap with only having a 2x4 but we'll see.

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