January Journal 2008

[3% Solution]

Hey PATheron,
Yeah I think I'm going to be ok, we don't tap until right around Feb. 16, weather permitting.
Don't usually get any good runs till March, so if we don't have it we're still ahead with the new arch.
That might be better too, learn the new arch get that down pat, then the other unit.
So we still got 3 to 4 weeks, however like I said we just need to put it together and pipe it. Then get a blower.
We'll see, that's all we can do!

Dave

[PATheron]

3% if you get anywhere near the performance of a commercial one your probly going to come out way ahead becouse Ill bet a new one is a lot more than what youll have in yours. If it does half what a new one does it will be a big step foreward. A new one is like 70% increase or something like that isnt it? Ive never really looked into one much. Theron

[3% Solution]

PATheron,
Most folks seem to get around 60% which is quite an increase.
They say sap temps of 200 degrees, I can believe that cause it's just a preheater at that point using secondary heat.
If we get 40% to 50% I'm still going to be happy, 40% would be 8 gallons more. 8 gallons is 8 gallons.
Yeah I'll keep you guys posted.

Dave

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

Shhhhhh! It's an enhancement unit, not a steamaway!

[3% Solution]

Yeah, exactly!!!!
It's an EEU.
Thanks Brandon!!
They don't make them this size anyway.

[OGDENS SUGAR BUSH]

back in the woods today much nicer 20 degrees and sun .cleaned up limbs from wind then put up more latterals

RICH

[Sugarmaker]

We have had a lot of good posts on here in Jan. as we prepare for the warmer weather just around the corner. Good luck as we enter Feb 08.

Chris