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Greene County
What do you clean the pails with?
Sorry, didn't see this question till now. I use dishwashing soap and hot water. The frosting comes out pretty easily and does not leave a flavor. I got a couple pickle buckets and they took two years to lose the vinegar smell. When dumpster diving for buckets I came across occasionally the commercial dishwashing soap buckets. There would usually be a cup or so of soap left I could get out after the lid was removed. This soap had a red component that was very strong cleaner and a blue rinse agent that would neutralize the red when rinsing. I learned to be careful what container I stored the red in as it ate through a clear plastic restaurant drink cup after sitting in it a few days. But plain dishwashing soap would work fine too.
Dan of Jack & Daniel's syrup.
2021 - First time tapper, 40 TAPS, 7 GAL syrup, 400gpd RO
2022- 105 taps, 17 gal syrup, 2x 400 gpd RO
2023- 143 taps, 27 gal syrup New 12x16 shack. Lost my father in law Jack who helped me build it. New Badgerland filter press.
2024 - 210 taps, 37 gal syrup, 6x 400gpd RO Procon pump
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