Good 3/16 saddle options?
Hey all,
I am going to be moving from 6x 3/16 runs that are 400ft long past the last tap into mainline for that stretch. It has performed well as is but to reduce animal maintenance and improve durability I will be going to 3/4 main on that last 400ft. So I need to get my 3/16 into 3/4 main and I have no experience with saddles. What are some good options at 3/16 size?
Thanks,
Camp Wokanda
Peoria Park District
2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons
h20 three piece saddles work great.
Remember to keep on ticking while the sap is dripping.
2016- 50 buckets. Made 4 gallons.
2022- 3750 taps + Smartrek! Made 1300 gallons.
2023- 3750 taps after removing a pump house and connected two woods. Made 800 gallons.
2024- 3750 taps 1384 made.
I run my 3/16 lines into one of those small white 55 litre barrels. I flip it over and plumb it into the 3/4" mainline. The cap on the barrel is 2", but the center of it is designed with 3/4" female threads. All you need is one 3/4" hosebarb and you can attach the mainline right to it....just an idea
Quite an interesting idea but I plan on using vacuum (shurflo) so I don't think it would work for my application.Originally Posted by lewichuk19
Camp Wokanda
Peoria Park District
2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons
DSD saddles are amazing. They make a 3/16 saddle so no adapter. Zero leaks.
CDL 2.5*8 Venturi with all the bells
Leader Clear 5 bank filter press
Memprotec 350H RO
600ish taps and looking for more.
I have seen those and I like the stainless bands. Seems like it would hold up very well over time.
The trouble I have had is finding a dealer. Any suggestions?
Camp Wokanda
Peoria Park District
2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons
You can order dsd saddles direct from dsd if you contact them.
2008---35 buckets--3 gal syrup
2015---150 on 3/16 gravity&50 Buckets
2016---350+/- on 3/16
2017---700+ on 3/16
2018---700+ on 3/16 added 500gal milk tank
Check out the DSD web site, they have lots of dealers, their saddles are worth seeking, they have at least 2 big benifits, price, ease of use and effectiveness (if you ever get a leak, just a slight turn on the clamp screw and it's fixed). Another point is that they have saddles for 1/2", 3/4",1", 1.25", 1.5" and 2". While there might be a temptation to use the next begger size on a smaller size line, thet is not a good plan, it is best when the screw on the clamp is at 180 to the entry hole.
By the way, I have used both the 90 degree and the straight take off design, just for ease of installing them I like the straight version far better.
Looking in their 2017 catalog they have 5 branches and 11 dealers to choose from and that is more than the 2016 catalog showed. I suspect they've added more by now.
Last edited by maple flats; 04-27-2018 at 06:10 AM.
Dave Klish, I recently bought a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
By the way, I do not use their 3/16 saddles, as my 3/16 gets to the mainline I use a 3/16 x 5/16 hook connector and then a loop of 5/16 to the saddle.
Dave Klish, I recently bought a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
I do the same thing as maple flats. One of the reasons was so I didn't have to buy more supplies when I already had a bunch sitting around.
2018~255 Taps- 4,000ft 5/16, 1,000ft 3/16
2017~200 Taps- 3,500ft 5/16
2014-2016~75 Taps- Buckets
2010-2013~10 Taps- Buckets
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