Your season is MUCH better than we had in Central PA. Weather seemed OK. Trees just didn't wanna give it up. We're done here. Sap was a bit weak. I'm on sugar maples and ran from 1-2.2%. Last year we were pulling 3%. I guess it's just our turn to struggle. Thank you for sharing with the community
SE WI has been rough this year. He are ok at 2.2% but it just won’t freeze. Probably be done in a few days at most but get nothing for sap. Cool vids, nice to see the different setups!!
I kind of don’t even understand how the system works. I understand vacuum and such as I worked on HVAC systems just never seen a set up quiet like this very cool especially when it tells you if a taps popped out I imagine you couldn’t lose a lot of sap when that happens if you aren’t aware quickly
No it can be as simple as a bucket having off a tree or a few trees tied together with some tubing. When you are looking for high production then it all matters. But having fun is really what matters.
I have a 1" and a 2" pump the big pump is just for the big tank. The bubbler keeps solids that form suspended and moving rather than settling to the bottom. I also use it to clean the pan by keeping the pan cleaner agitated over night rather than just sitting.
@@dunnfamilymaple its pretty small so im guessing that its the 1" thanks Also how far up hill will it push? No I'm refuring to the air inlets on the end of ur lines It's the first ones that I've seen..
I generaly start hauling sap between noon and 3 depending on how much we have. Fire the RO up and start boiling around 530. I usually walk in the house by 10 with everything cooled down. You need a bigger RO if it takes that long
@dunnfamilymaple7642 I have a home built one similar to leaders 2 post 4x40 and a single 4x40 as well. I'm wondering if it's just the membranes needing replacement. That and I boil on 2x6 flat pan. I do able 1000 gal in that time frame. Only reason I don't upgrade is I need it mobile as I ro and boil basically in outdoor cold temp shed so I have to move stuff into warmth at night. Are you working like 4-noon weekdays? I could stick alot of money into expensive RO and evaporator but how long is that payback before I see a profit is my issue. Next year I hope to be boiling indoor sugarshack
@@TheSmagzilla Payback will depend on how much you value your time. You have to figure that in. Don't forget the firewood cost. I have several days off a week.
If it doesn’t freeze (get in the 20’s) at night, and get up to around 40 they don’t run in the daytime (this is a generalization). Enjoy the Sweet Stuff!!
Your season is MUCH better than we had in Central PA. Weather seemed OK. Trees just didn't wanna give it up. We're done here. Sap was a bit weak. I'm on sugar maples and ran from 1-2.2%. Last year we were pulling 3%. I guess it's just our turn to struggle. Thank you for sharing with the community
we are struggling to get cold nights right now. maybe one freeze up in a week
I would love to spend the spring in a shack like that learning what I can. It looks so interesting and fun in my opinion.
It is a learning experience in our sugar house for sure
Great video very informative thank you. I wish I had the land to have lines like you do. It’s pretty cool I do it the old-fashioned way.
As long as you are having fun that's all that matters.
Maple life and work life you gotta love it. I’ve been trying to figure out what you do for work.
This time of year it is a hard balance for sure.
What is that little transfer pump you were using to pump into your truck tank? Looks pretty handy.
It is a 1in honda
SE WI has been rough this year. He are ok at 2.2% but it just won’t freeze. Probably be done in a few days at most but get nothing for sap.
Cool vids, nice to see the different setups!!
our sap % is terable right now 1.5 and no real freezing, maybe one night this week
That is some awesome looking stuff!
I'm pretty happy with it this year
I kind of don’t even understand how the system works. I understand vacuum and such as I worked on HVAC systems just never seen a set up quiet like this very cool especially when it tells you if a taps popped out I imagine you couldn’t lose a lot of sap when that happens if you aren’t aware quickly
every drop matters in the big picture. Vacuum leaks cause lines to freeze and then they don't flow
It seems like it’s getting wicked complicated is all of that stuff necessary to run a gravity, flow line. I can’t afford all of that stuff.
No it can be as simple as a bucket having off a tree or a few trees tied together with some tubing. When you are looking for high production then it all matters. But having fun is really what matters.
Reverse osmosis is so cool. Everything evolves I guess
After making syrup with an RO I would never do it without it again
@@dunnfamilymaple same here!
What size Honda pump is that? And when u were adding air to the system what does that do to help?
I have a 1" and a 2" pump the big pump is just for the big tank. The bubbler keeps solids that form suspended and moving rather than settling to the bottom. I also use it to clean the pan by keeping the pan cleaner agitated over night rather than just sitting.
@@dunnfamilymaple its pretty small so im guessing that its the 1" thanks Also how far up hill will it push? No I'm refuring to the air inlets on the end of ur lines It's the first ones that I've seen..
Man nothing better than having a full holding tank. We had an average season out here in North East CT. 🪵🔥🍁
They are fun to see for sure
Your bubbler looks like it’s working well ,added to the preheater
Scott how many gallons an hr does the rig boil ?
What % are put in your feed tank?
I think we are around 90 ish my hunch is a little more. 5-12 probably average around 8% though
90ish is amazing on your 2x6
We are running between 8, and 10%
We are doing 35ish and hr
What's your schedule when you boil? Start RO, start evap, shutdown times? It takes me a full 14 HR day sometimes when iboil.
I generaly start hauling sap between noon and 3 depending on how much we have. Fire the RO up and start boiling around 530. I usually walk in the house by 10 with everything cooled down.
You need a bigger RO if it takes that long
@dunnfamilymaple7642 I have a home built one similar to leaders 2 post 4x40 and a single 4x40 as well. I'm wondering if it's just the membranes needing replacement. That and I boil on 2x6 flat pan. I do able 1000 gal in that time frame. Only reason I don't upgrade is I need it mobile as I ro and boil basically in outdoor cold temp shed so I have to move stuff into warmth at night. Are you working like 4-noon weekdays? I could stick alot of money into expensive RO and evaporator but how long is that payback before I see a profit is my issue. Next year I hope to be boiling indoor sugarshack
@@TheSmagzilla Payback will depend on how much you value your time. You have to figure that in. Don't forget the firewood cost. I have several days off a week.
@dunnfamilymaple7642 oh ok. Lots of days to boil. I still get my sap to 10-12%. What do you aim for?
@@TheSmagzilla it is more of how long do I want to boil for. Usually 8-the hydrometer doesn’t read anymore
Hate when you run out of room for syrup.... LOL How much can you concentrate your sap before you boil? I can usually get it up to 10% on the 2nd pass.
Ohh I can squeeze it a bunch. It's the time crunch that gets me with to much to do every day
It ain't looking great for our season in N.E. Ohio. What is this "freeze" thing you keep mentioning?
If it doesn’t freeze (get in the 20’s) at night, and get up to around 40 they don’t run in the daytime (this is a generalization).
Enjoy the Sweet Stuff!!
well we are only going to get one in a week plus and that is less than ideal for sure
@dunnfamilymaple7642 No doubt! We have a potential freeze next Monday. That's after a few 60° and at least one 70+ degree days.
Beautiful syrup damn!! Curious on what size your evaporator is, how many taps,and size of Ro?
We have been making some good stuff this year. It is a Leader 2x6 max flu with a custom arch, 1600 taps and a H2O Econox 1200 single post RO
What are you using for a blower to the bubbler?
It comes with a 110v high pressure blower
what type of bleeder do you use on your sap lift?
They are needle valves that I get at Lowes. It takes some adapters to get it to work due to thread sizes