Is anyone using these taps currently with good results? Interested in possibly switching to them next year if they are any good.
Is anyone using these taps currently with good results? Interested in possibly switching to them next year if they are any good.
Ice Mountain Maple
Boscawen, NH
2020- 190 taps on 3/16
2023- about 350 taps on 5/16
2.5x8 Smoky Lake Silverplate/preheater/concentric exhaust
Multiple Makita/Dolmar/Stihl saws
Kioti DK40HSE
I believe hop kiln rd has used the for years. Might be worth messaging him.
2X4 Mason XL
4x40 RO Bucket kit
338 on shurflows and 30 buckets
1/4" spouts produce about 10% less sap than a 5/16" spout (according to studies done by both UVM Proctor and Centre Acer), but also do create a slightly smaller wound in the tree. Best to understand the tradeoffs before making a decision. If your tree growth is slower than normal, they might be a good choice, but slow growth is often due to something else (like overcrowding or poor soil nutrition or moisture).
Dr. Tim Perkins
UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
https://mapleresearch.org
Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu
Thanks Dr. Tim! I figured there would be some srt of trade off there.
Ice Mountain Maple
Boscawen, NH
2020- 190 taps on 3/16
2023- about 350 taps on 5/16
2.5x8 Smoky Lake Silverplate/preheater/concentric exhaust
Multiple Makita/Dolmar/Stihl saws
Kioti DK40HSE