I thought I had it, however I can't find it. Does anyone have the current rules on lead, copper, brass etc. I'd like to read it to confirm the newest regulations.
Thanks in advance.
Dave
lead restrictions
I thought I had it, however I can't find it. Does anyone have the current rules on lead, copper, brass etc. I'd like to read it to confirm the newest regulations.
Thanks in advance.
Dave
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.
This is what I got from the vt sugar makers web site, https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scrip...t=117&showFR=1
Blaisdell's Maple Farm
started on a 2x2 pan in 2000 with Gramps buckets
custom built oil fired 4x12 arch by me
Thor pans Desinged by Thad Blaisdell
4500 taps on a drop flue 8-4 split
I read through the fda post that I posted and did not see any thing about lead, brass or copper. I was told that is what to go by. Sorry I posted that.
Blaisdell's Maple Farm
started on a 2x2 pan in 2000 with Gramps buckets
custom built oil fired 4x12 arch by me
Thor pans Desinged by Thad Blaisdell
4500 taps on a drop flue 8-4 split
I found this stuff on google.
https://www.themaplenews.com/story/l...ers-nears/282/
The legal limit for lead in maple syrup varies by location:
Vermont: Acceptable lead levels are below 250 parts per billion (ppb)
Ohio: Acceptable lead levels are 0–499 ppb, with a warning letter issued for levels between 250–499 ppb, and maple syrup is considered adulterated for levels of 500 ppb or higher
California: The maximum lead content is 11 ppb, and large producers must label their syrup if it contains more than trace amounts
Lead can be present in maple syrup for a number of reasons, including:
Naturally occurring: Trace amounts of lead are present in maple syrup naturally
Older equipment: Lead can leach from metal fittings in older equipment, such as syrup pans, sap buckets, and spiles
Sugar sand: A significant amount of lead can be concentrated in the sugar sand suspended in the syrup
To reduce the amount of lead in maple syrup, you can:
Use filtration systems like gravity or press filtration
Use aluminum, stainless steel, or food grade plastic spiles instead of tin or terneplate spiles
Properly manage older equipment and periodically retest for lead
Blaisdell's Maple Farm
started on a 2x2 pan in 2000 with Gramps buckets
custom built oil fired 4x12 arch by me
Thor pans Desinged by Thad Blaisdell
4500 taps on a drop flue 8-4 split
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