good luck its not bad with the snow pack ,I did about 150 or so ,drop line to bucket last week .dumped ice out today so we will see what we get this week
good luck its not bad with the snow pack ,I did about 150 or so ,drop line to bucket last week .dumped ice out today so we will see what we get this week
2022,,140 dropline tap n,bucket ,,25 treehangers
2021,,125 " " 25 tree hanger spile n pale
2020,,R.O. triple filtering system
2019,,85 dropline tap n bucket 55 gallon barrel stove,
2'x3' evap with dbl on top pre-warming pans.
2018,,60 tap n bucket dropline,propane burner
2017,, 35 home made spile n jug ,propane burner
I finished getting all my taps in today. Yesterday some of the taps were wet but the high was only 32. Today it got to 39 and the sap was actually flowing decently from some. The week ahead looks good and then we get a break next week. At least it's not a sudden warm up.
About 300 taps
2'x6' air tight arch
Semi complete 12'x24' sugarhouse in Somers, CT
My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapturedNature
My eBook: Making Maple Syrup in your Backyard
100 or so in and then I broke my tapping drill bit. ARGH!
Where is CT or NY can I grab a tapping bit tomorrow?
I'm in Weston (south west CT).
Thanks,
Bryan
2024 - 160 taps, Shurflo 4048. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 Raised Flue. 5x400 RO.
2023 - 121 taps. Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 20 gallons.
2022 - 103 taps. Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 23 gallons.
2021 - 77 taps on Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 22 gallons.
2020 - 70ish taps on Shurflo 4008. Mason 2x4 XL. DIY R.O. ~24 gallons.
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Trout Brook Valley
Weston, CT
There's a maple dealer in Burlington, CT (LaMothes?) but I would call first to make sure they have one. I've found them to be hit or miss and not the most knowledgeable. But they are a dealer and do have most things.Originally Posted by bryankloos
About 300 taps
2'x6' air tight arch
Semi complete 12'x24' sugarhouse in Somers, CT
My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapturedNature
My eBook: Making Maple Syrup in your Backyard
Sap was flowing well today with high of 42. Freezes look marginal the next few days but I expect the sap to flow while the trees thaw out...I guess we'll see. I spent the day at the sugar house getting that ready. I'll do my first boil when I have enough sap. It's nice to be ahead of the curve for once!
About 300 taps
2'x6' air tight arch
Semi complete 12'x24' sugarhouse in Somers, CT
My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapturedNature
My eBook: Making Maple Syrup in your Backyard
I used a 7/16 brad point bit for 20 years 'till I slipped down a bank & broke it off. Since then, a regular metal twist bit has worked just fine.
Mike, I assume you were using 7/16 spiles or spouts?
I always get confused.... 5/16 Check Valve Spout needs a 5/16 drill, correct?
2024 - 160 taps, Shurflo 4048. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 Raised Flue. 5x400 RO.
2023 - 121 taps. Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 20 gallons.
2022 - 103 taps. Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 23 gallons.
2021 - 77 taps on Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 22 gallons.
2020 - 70ish taps on Shurflo 4008. Mason 2x4 XL. DIY R.O. ~24 gallons.
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Trout Brook Valley
Weston, CT
almost all my taps are the old 7/16 - I do have a few dozen of the newer 'health spouts' that take a 5/16 drill.
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