Probably some of my issues may be operater error as Im still learning how to make all the adjustments on my new rig. The float does have a cone up into a flared tube. When I spoke with distributor he immediately identified it as an o-ring issue and is sending a replacement. Hopefully this will solve the leak issue, if not I will use the valve to help regulate the sap flow.
2011 - 25 taps with buckets, 2X2 evaporator pan on propane burner.
2012 - 50 taps with buckets, 55 gallon drum evaporator.
2013 - 150 taps with buckets, 12x16 Sugarhouse, 2X5 Lapierre Evaporator.
2014 - 150 taps with buckets, 100 taps on gravity tubing.
2015 - 150 taps with buckets, 250 vacuum/gravity.
Kubota UTV with collection tank.
5 year old & 1 year old sappers and 1 golden retriever companion.
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Purchased the 18 x 60 this summer, Had the same issue on a test boil, played with the o-ring, tried some food grade grease no luck. Called Maple guys and they sent me a new oring, going to wait till sugaring time to test it out! Hope it works for both of us!
Lapierre 18 x 60
12 x 12 shack
120 +/- buckets
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