In Rensselaer County just east of Troy. Put 70 taps in on February 22nd. All were flowing as soon as I hammered in the spiles. Collected about 130 gallons the following Friday through Sunday. Finished about 3 gallons.
Since I have collected another 100 gallons. Last night I got about 25 gallons. Been really warm hoping for some cold weather. to hold off the trees budding.
Collected about 550 gallons last year starting about the same time and going for about 4-5 weeks on 60 taps.
2018 tried some tubing on 10 trees into 35 gal tank, 70 taps on buckets, 10 gallons finished
2017 built a 14x20 sugar shack from Jamaica Cottage Shop, 70 taps on buckets, 13 gallons finished
2016 replacing steam pans with 2x3 divided pan with 7 gal preheat pan works great, 60 taps on buckets, 13 gallons finished
2015 Home built oil tank evaporator,3 steam pans, 20ft copper preheater coil, 30 taps, 7 gallons finished
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