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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #930 on: Apr 17, 2014, 03:56 AM »
I'm still tapped. @)
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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #931 on: Apr 17, 2014, 05:11 PM »
I don't tap but my neighbor does. His trees are still tapped and I suspect it ran good today. Yesterday never got above freezing. This morning was 9 degrees and today's high was 44. Forecasted temperatures look good for sap through the weekend. I expect to see him pull his maple taps next week and start tapping the birch trees.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #932 on: Feb 26, 2015, 05:52 AM »
Well boyz, looking at the long range, I'd say second weekend in March we can expect the start of some sap...... if you can get to your trees. ;D. Anybody build anything new for 2015?  With last season being a bust and the snow pack what it is, I thinking this could be a good season. @)

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #933 on: Feb 26, 2015, 05:55 AM »
I got my lines and buckets out yesterday so I can wash them and get them ready..
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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #934 on: Feb 26, 2015, 01:20 PM »
I got my lines and buckets out yesterday so I can wash them and get them ready..
Was just thinking today, that I need to get mine ready!! :-P

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #935 on: Feb 26, 2015, 04:24 PM »
I don't tap trees, but seeing this thread tells me the weather will change. ;D ;D
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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #936 on: Feb 26, 2015, 04:52 PM »
This weekends project is to dig the barrel arch out of a 5 foot drift of snow, set it up and rebrick it.  Only thing new planned for this season is a metal roof for the sugar shed and some new tap lines.  Not sure what I enjoy more in March, those bright sunny days on the ice or the late nights sugaring and listening to tunes.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #937 on: Feb 26, 2015, 06:32 PM »
Not sure what I enjoy more in March, those bright sunny days on the ice or the late nights sugaring and listening to tunes.

Same here, they both involve beer so I call it a draw. ;D

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #938 on: Feb 27, 2015, 05:14 AM »
When we're sugarin' in April we can tell the grandchildren, "why, I remember when I was a young fella we used to do this in February around here ;D

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #939 on: Feb 27, 2015, 06:14 AM »
OMG here we again for the fifth straight yr why doesn't someone end this tread. its not about Ice Fishing

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #940 on: Feb 27, 2015, 06:22 AM »
OMG here we again for the fifth straight yr why doesn't someone end this tread. its not about Ice Fishing

And canoeing, ocean acidification, and deer herds do?  Here is a novel idea.... Just don't click on it. @)

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #941 on: Feb 27, 2015, 07:01 AM »
Looking like its going to warm a little for next week, have to dig out the evaporator and start washing buckets!

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #942 on: Feb 27, 2015, 11:19 AM »
I have a giant...what I was told...."Swamp" Maple in my yard.  Can you make syrup from that?  I really want to try making syrup but don't really have any access to maples.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #943 on: Feb 27, 2015, 11:48 AM »
I have a giant...what I was told...."Swamp" Maple in my yard.  Can you make syrup from that?  I really want to try making syrup but don't really have any access to maples.

Tap it!  Just the sugar content will be a little lower.  I wouldn't put more than four taps in any tree but that could still yield you a gallon of syrup over the course of a normal season. @)

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #944 on: Feb 27, 2015, 12:52 PM »
We're starting to get sap sack holders together, but my arthritis is too bad to drive tractor this year,and collecting crew is way down with college, work, etc. Prob only tap 300 or so.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #945 on: Feb 27, 2015, 01:31 PM »
Tap it!  Just the sugar content will be a little lower.  I wouldn't put more than four taps in any tree but that could still yield you a gallon of syrup over the course of a normal season. @)

You think so?  Hmmm...now you got me thinking.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #946 on: Feb 27, 2015, 04:28 PM »
You think so?  Hmmm...now you got me thinking.

Absolutely. Your kids will very much enjoy.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #947 on: Feb 27, 2015, 06:50 PM »
Picked up a few more buckets today, now its time build a shelter for my evaporator set up!
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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #948 on: Mar 03, 2015, 04:58 PM »
What are the drawbacks to tapping trees too early?  For example, we may be a couple of weeks away from the sap flowing, but I'm off this weekend and was thinking about heading out with snowshoes to put some taps in.  If the taps are in two weeks before they should be, what is the result?

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #949 on: Mar 03, 2015, 05:05 PM »
What are the drawbacks to tapping trees too early?  For example, we may be a couple of weeks away from the sap flowing, but I'm off this weekend and was thinking about heading out with snowshoes to put some taps in.  If the taps are in two weeks before they should be, what is the result?

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If you have time this weekend, I would tap. 

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #950 on: Mar 03, 2015, 05:17 PM »
Had a trickle this afternoon on a couple taps. Should run tomorrow and this weekend! Only got 6 taps in. More going in friday

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #951 on: Mar 03, 2015, 05:53 PM »
I don't have an evaporator, but am looking to tap some trees to use the sap instead of water to brew some beers and wine.  Anything I need to look for?  Is there a way to gage how much sap I would get from a tree?  I don't want too much (waste), but want enough to do brewing using the sap as the sole base.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #952 on: Mar 03, 2015, 05:55 PM »
I don't have an evaporator, but am looking to tap some trees to use the sap instead of water to brew some beers and wine.  Anything I need to look for?  Is there a way to gage how much sap I would get from a tree?  I don't want too much (waste), but want enough to do brewing using the sap as the sole base.

One tap should yield 10 gal. of sap in a normal season as a guide.

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #953 on: Mar 03, 2015, 06:25 PM »
One tap should yield 10 gal. of sap in a normal season as a guide.

Thanks Eric!

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #954 on: Mar 03, 2015, 09:26 PM »
I'm putting out 30 taps tomorrow in the A.M. ill let you know how it runs!
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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #955 on: Mar 04, 2015, 02:40 PM »
WHO'S TAPPIN ;D, I PUT IN A FEW AND THE REST WILL GO IN FRIDAY
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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #956 on: Mar 06, 2015, 11:21 AM »
Im putting my 15-20 in tomorrow looking like it should really let loose this week!

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #957 on: Mar 06, 2015, 07:10 PM »
Next week looks great. Probably drill some taps on Monday!!!  :P

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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #958 on: Mar 09, 2015, 04:22 PM »
 ;D drip drip drip  ;D
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Re: OT Maple Taps
« Reply #959 on: Mar 09, 2015, 05:16 PM »
I put in a few yesterday. Nothing today. I'll put in a few more in the next few days. I only do 8 or 10

 



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