Thads computer did crash. I talked to him a couple days ago.
Thads computer did crash. I talked to him a couple days ago.
4x14 Hurricane Force 5
Lapierre 1500 GPH R.O
7800 Taps on vac.
24x26 Sugarhouse
Ran a bit overnight though I did have to shut off the pump about 10:30 due to an ice jam in the releaser. Despite being in a heated room, the connection between the manifold and chamber froze solid. We were hovering right around freezing. Also, because my system is so tight I have to introduce a leak at the releaser or else the pump cavitates as it is not getting any air. That doesn't help the ice issue. Looks like I need a vac. regulator. Anyway, turned the pump back on this morning and it is running pretty well. Could get a decent run today before the next storm.
About 750 taps on High Vac.
2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
Springtech Elite 500 RO
14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
www.littlehogbackfarm.com
generalshark what do you have for a temp this am here in ny just over the bridge its 31
100 buckets for 09
180 buckets for 2010
300 on gravity and 300 buckets for 2011
1000 total for 2012
250 taps on shurflow pumps
G.H.Grimm 3x10 raise flue auf
snowmobile and grizzly 660 four wheeler
8 beagles an 1 aussie shepherd for company
and last a wonderful companion that lets me do all the stuff i love (maple sugaring) and doesnt ask questions!!!!!!!!!!!
http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc375/cpmaple/
The pump is on and I hope for some sap today. They say it is going to hit 43 but for right now it is 34 and a little rain. It smells like sugaring weather outside. I sure hope this is the start of something good.
Spud
It is now around 34 and sap is running, but it was about 32.5 for most of the night.Originally Posted by cpmaple
About 750 taps on High Vac.
2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
Springtech Elite 500 RO
14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
www.littlehogbackfarm.com
Hoping to get something for a run today myself this waiting game it starting to drive me nuts. I've seen several people in vt that posted they have boiled already I'm jealous lol
100 buckets for 09
180 buckets for 2010
300 on gravity and 300 buckets for 2011
1000 total for 2012
250 taps on shurflow pumps
G.H.Grimm 3x10 raise flue auf
snowmobile and grizzly 660 four wheeler
8 beagles an 1 aussie shepherd for company
and last a wonderful companion that lets me do all the stuff i love (maple sugaring) and doesnt ask questions!!!!!!!!!!!
http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc375/cpmaple/
hoping the 2nd half of my main line will thaw! the first 1/2 is running but there must be ice blockage somewhere in there cuz I have 0 vacuum at the end... actually 1/2 way through till the end! urrggghhh!!! 28" at the releaser 0" at the very end of the line!
Awfully thankful for an understanding wife!
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
- Vincent “Vince” Lombardi
Good luck to all!
I was having that same issue yesterday in a flat spot but it thawed pretty quick. It is 45 degrees here and everything is thawed and the sap is flowing well. I hope it keeps up the rest of the day.
About 750 taps on High Vac.
2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
Springtech Elite 500 RO
14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
www.littlehogbackfarm.com
No sap today for me. It just never got warm enough in the woods and there was a slight breeze. Hope it comes soon.
Spud
We had 600-700 gallons come in but will probably dump it since it's going through some new tubing. Still repairing some bear damage and tightening up the system. Here comes 10-20" of snow. Time to scream uncle with this weather. Supposed to be cold all next week.
3x10 Leader Inferno Arch
14,200 Taps
2 - 14 HP Indiana Vacuum pump
1800gph Lapierre RO
10" Lapierre filter press
2 - 25,000 tap Lapierre releasers
3 - SS 1500 gallon tanks
1 - SS 8,400 gallon tank
8x8 Argo ATV
50k John Deere generator
24'x32' sugarhouse
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