Sap Flow Meter

[Snow Hill Farm]

Does anyone know where to get some kind of flow meter that I could install in/on my 1" copper line that feeds the evaporator? I always have to estimate the number of gallons I boiled and I think I get a fairly accurate reading by using the sugar content, rule of 86 and the syrup produced. It would be really nice to look at some kind of meter or gauge that tells it exactly....

[Ewetopia]

there are several meter makers out there. are you looking for mechanical or digital? do you want to be able to reset it at the end of a boil? there are many affordable mechanical meters out there on the web

[danno]

You'll find similar threads if your search back. Based upon a recommendation I received here, the guys at the town gave me one they had hanging around. It's 1" threaded female on either side and measures in cubic feet. Conversion to gallons is easy enough. You may want to check your town garage and see if you can pick up a freebe.

[Brent]

Edited by Brent to remove incorrect info. See comments below by Dr. Tim Perkins

[Haynes Forest Products]

Most meters need to have a constant feed of liquid under pressure and the Key is NO AIR in the stream.

I have the same problem I fill my head tank and start the evap and then refill during the boil and as its filling its empting so I dont have a good idea thruout the day so I just go by syrup made.

[Brent]

Another interesting way to look at it.

If Proctor doesn't think there are any accurate reliable units out there, and some guys use them and claim they are accurate, makes you wonder how they figure they're accurate. If they know they're not getting stalled with drebris or air locks, they must have another system to verify with, which means they don't really need them anyway.

As above, I just go by sryup finished ( and Gator tanks hauled in, if I remember to mark the chalkboard.)