IonicTick - Welcome to the trader. I started with my young lads helping me out, now I have grandkids who like to help Grandpa. I bought a small 100 gallon collection trailer last year so my oldest grandson can go out on his own with the quad and collect. Boy was he ever thrilled to find that out, he can't wait for spring. We try to make it a big family affair, especially on those nice warm days.
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