Hey everyone, I have been checking out the forum for a little bit and wanted to finally introduce myself. I have talked with a few of you already through ebay auctions, craigslist auctions, and calling on some shops for supplies.
I plan on 45-50 taps, 25 on buckets and 20-25 tubed up in Northwestern CT. This will be my first attempt at doing this so hopefully it goes well. The goal was 5-6 gallons of syrup, maybe some candy we will see...
Right now I have NOTHING but some trees however
"In the mail":
2x3 Stainless Pan
Stainless Preheater
Hydrometer Cup
25 Aluminum Buckets
25 Health Taps
25 Taps and T's for Tubes
Things I Still Need:
Tubing
Storage for 3 days worth of sap (im guessing 130 gallons?)
Cinder Blocks and Bricks for homemade arch
Candy Thermometer
Hydrometer
Id love suggestions on the storage. Im thinking either new trash cans or 55 gallon drums with a liner or bag in them. Other than that I think im all set and ready to go! Im sure I will have some questions though so bear with me as I learn. Thanks everyone!
-Lou