
Originally Posted by
RC Maple
Yes. I have flushed the unit as recommended after every use and at the end of the season. It has always been a wonderful time saver and made syrup season better. It has just seemed to have a bug in the system this year, maybe something I have done wrong without knowing it. I did have to undo some connections two times when swapping out parts which introduced the possibility of error. I have checked and rechecked the connections. I am encouraged by yesterday's test and want to see what it does with the next round of sap.
You haven’t answered the questions asked by a couple of people as to whether you are doing soap and or acid washes. Rinsing alone will not keep the RO clean and flows up.
Sugaring for 45+ years
New Sugarhouse 14'x32'
New to Me Algier 2'x8' wood fired evaporator
2022 added a used RB25 RO Bucket
250 mostly Sugar Maples, 15% Soft Maples. Currently,(110on 3/16" and 125 on Shurflo 4008 vacuum, 15 gravity), (16,000 before being disabled)
1947 Farmall H and Wagon with gathering tank
2012 Kubota with forks to move wood around