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    Default sap lines question gravity - not vaccuum

    I have a ton of fluid in the line but it's not moving. I had to remove the first tree tap(or furthest from the collection tank) to get it moving.
    Anybody have this issue and how to fix it?

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    Assuming adequate slope it means saps not running fast or at all on that line.
    Remember to keep on ticking while the sap is dripping.
    2016- 50 buckets. Made 4 gallons.
    2022- 3900? taps + Smartrek! Made 1300 gallons.

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    When you open the line at the top you get sap, but you also pull contamination into the line, shortening your season. Don't rush it, the sap will flow when it's ready, impatience causes problems.
    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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