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    Default MES 225 or Leader Micro 2?

    After struggling with a home made 2 post for 2 seasons I’m looking at a new micro 2 for $3900 or a used MES 225 for $3500. I also have an RO bucket 2 post but it’s a bit weaker than what I’m looking for. Looking for others input. 200 taps on silver maples making 1.5% if I’m lucky.
    Hillcrest Maples
    2024- 200 on Guzzler, new home built 2 post, SL vac filter
    2023-100 on Shurflo, new 2 Post 4x40 RO Bucket
    2022- 150 on Shurflo, new 16x36 Sugar House and 18x48 Vision, Dual RB 25's RO's
    2021- 150 on Shurflo, home made arch under 18x40 cdl pan, RB 20 RO
    2020- 99 On Shurflo home made arch under 18x40 cdl pan
    2019- 10 buckets, steam pan on grill
    2018- 5 spiles into milk jugs, stove top, caught the maple bug hard.

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    If you know the 225 was properly cared for and the membranes are in excellent condition, I'd go with the $3500. If you aren't 100% sure of the care and condition I'd go with the $3900.
    In new condition either will be great to use but a used machine is only good if it was 100% properly cared for
    Dave Klish, I recently bought a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

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    One advantage with the MES, is that they are located within a very short drive for you if you should need anything. That can be a huge factor during the sugaring season.
    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

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