Removing taps left in from previous season.
I have the opportunity to tap a new sugarbush this season that has been previously tapped. I’ll be replacing all lines and drops and starting fresh.
My issue is the previous individual just called it quits and left all the taps in at the end of the season and walked away. Will the tree have enough time to heal before the freeze if I pull the taps now or would I be better off just leaving the spouts in? Thanks.
2018 - 20 Taps on 3/16, Barrel evaporator with 2 steam pans. Unknown amount.
2019 - Nothing
2020 - 30 Taps on Shurflo, 30 taps on 3/16, 2x5 oil tank evaporator, 11 Gallons.
2021 - 35 Taps on Shurflo, 11 buckets, RB10 RO Bucket, 2x3XL Mason Evaporator. 4 gallons
2022 - 110 Taps on Shurflo, 77 taps on 3/16 gravity, 13 buckets to hit 200, Upgrade to RB15 RO Bucket.
2023 - 110 Taps on Shurflo, New 3/4 Mainline with 125 taps, 2x4 raised flue, Upgrade to Homemade 4x40 RO.