Originally Posted by
DrTimPerkins
It is what I consider a "second tier" sanitization strategy (in terms of net economic gain). Not as good as new drops/new spouts, bleach cleaning, or CV use. It is better than some other sanitizers IF USED PROPERLY.
https://mapleresearch.org/pub/1019sanitation-2/
If/when IPA is accepted in the U.S., producers may have to make some modifications in their collection systems to allow its use. In particular, IPA is not particularly kind to rubber, PVC, tygon or plexiglass. Attached photo shows what happens. Top is regular milkhose, bottom is milkhose after IPA exposure.
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Until it is accepted, it is important to keep in mind that IPA use to clean tubing systems is still illegal in the U.S.
If I understand your previous posts, UVM does not use sanitizers and just has a process of replacing lines, fittings, and spouts, on a rotating, regular basis. Is this correct!
Thanks
2022 - 5 pan block arch - 109 taps, 73 on 3/16 lines, 36 on drops into 5 gallon pails.
930 gallons boiled, 109 L (28.8 gals) of delicious syrup made.
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2023 - 170 taps, mostly on lines, 1153 gallons boiled, 130 L (34.34 gals) of delicious syrup made, on a 2x4 divided pan and base stack, 8” pipe, on a block arch that boiled at a rate of 13 gallons per hour.
2024 - made 48 L, December to March, primarily over two fire bowls.