Eastern Ontario 2021

[Hkb82]

Well if your bottling sap then I’m sure it’s on the thin side most people bottle syrup. Lol I had to say it lol
I’d get yourself a hydrometer to bring it to a final syrup. The temps can work but I’ve seen 221 and still not be syrup on the hydrometer. I use the temps to bring it to nearup then finish with a hydrometer. Not sure I’d go through the trouble of redoing it if it’s only 3l but you can’t hurt anything by doing it and practice makes perfect.

[ir3333]

And you bottled syrup...right?
You can't always go by your thermometer mine is usually at 66.5 when my thermometer hits 221.

[Hkb82]

I do. I tried using thermometer first time I ever bottled and let’s just say the next day I bought a couple hydrometers.
When you get it using the plastic case it comes in I mark the plastic so I can tell if it’s been moved inside the glass tube. Only way I could think to check calibration is still good. Never had one move but it’s not a bad idea to keep an eye on.

[Bricklayer]

Friday night I was drawing off at 220.7. Off the evaporator.
Without testing with a hydrometer temperature is not exact. When setting the temp draw off I usually test it with 2 different hydrometers just in case. Then set it. And put the other hydrometer away. As a spare just in case.
Usually if you think your light you Probley are. It will still taste like syrup when it’s light. Sheeting off a spoon works too but is not exact. Only tells you if your close.
The candy thermometers that have the metal backing are pretty inaccurate. The thermometer moves in it and you will get an off measurement.
My wife uses hers for numerous baking stuff and has to calabrate it in boiling water first. Move it to where it hits 100 on the stainless and make sure it stays there. Then it’s calibrated.

[Bricklayer]

Bruce.
I tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full.

[Galena]

I do. I tried using thermometer first time I ever bottled and let’s just say the next day I bought a couple hydrometers.
When you get it using the plastic case it comes in I mark the plastic so I can tell if it’s been moved inside the glass tube. Only way I could think to check calibration is still good. Never had one move but it’s not a bad idea to keep an eye on.

I stopped using cheap candy therms cause they're useless imnsho. I splurge and buy only Taylor therms, the Candy/Deep Fry therm for finishing, and the Instant Read therm on the evap....and I now have a fancy-*** Smokey Lake therm and cup so now I have no excuse for going over density :-)

[Coatesy]

Yes syrup. Tired, long weekend lol
I'll see how it settles up. May boil it up again. Have everything cleaned up so annoying to go at it again today.

[Bruce L]

Bruce.
I tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full.

Okay,deleted several messages

[mwpreston]

I have an 18 x 48 CDL divided pan i may let go.Where are you located?

I'm south of Madoc (north of Belleville) - I'd have to measure - 18" may be a little too narrow to fit...

[mwpreston]

I’ve got a 2x5 divided pan with float box. That’s for sale.

Would love to see some pics or an ad if you have it up somewhere...