4 foot tubing drop line?

[Mr. Red Maple]

Hi I do a four foot drop line from a 5/16 tubing spout into a bucket on the ground. I talked to a local and he says that doing this restricts sap flow. I am just wondering does this restrict sap flow and am I loosing sap right now because it sure seems like the tubing isn't dripping very much. Thanks Ryan

[DrTimPerkins]

Hi I do a four foot drop line from a 5/16 tubing spout into a bucket on the ground. I talked to a local and he says that doing this restricts sap flow.

As long as the tubing is above the liquid level in the bucket there shouldn't be any restriction.