Don't feel bad Uncle Tucker, I did the same thing one time. I was pumping sap from the gathering tank to the feed tank and some guys stopped in and I got to BSing with them and never checked the valve on the holding tank and the float wasn't in the float box. I was fortunate that I caught it before it ran all over the floor or into the syrup pan. I did have about 12 inches or better in my flue pan though. Never a dull moment in this sugaring business!!!
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