Author Topic: OT Maple Taps (Read 155910 times)

ICEMAN73 · « **Reply #420 on:** Apr 10, 2011, 05:26 PM »

First timer here. Tapped 8 big maples, got about 100 gallons of sap since mid march. Boiling right now (some over wood and some over propane turkey fryer).

This is my new after ice fishin hobby!

brace · « **Reply #421 on:** Apr 10, 2011, 06:56 PM »

Quote from: ICEMAN73 on Apr 10, 2011, 05:26 PM

First timer here. Tapped 8 big maples, got about 100 gallons of sap since mid march. Boiling right now (some over wood and some over propane turkey fryer).

This is my new after ice fishin hobby!

Glad to hear you had a good year Iceman!! 100 gallons of sap will give you plenty of Syrup for the family. But, like GameFisher stated, you've always got more friends during the maple season.....

brace · « **Reply #422 on:** Apr 10, 2011, 07:04 PM »

Thanks for your comments Eric - Coming from you, that means a lot!! Propane is definately more expensive then wood, but I like seeing sap boil 30 minutes after turning it on and continuing to boil for the entire day. Plus, my parents have a hard time handling a wood burner.

Harry - As you know, you've always got a place at my campfire. Just let me know when you're coming and we'll make it a grand weekend.

cmstearns · « **Reply #423 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 12:51 PM »

i know its early but im starting to make my evaporator, does anyone know were i can get some 6" stainless buffet warming trays or something that will work better

mtaeagles15 · « **Reply #424 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 12:58 PM »

Quote from: cmstearns on Feb 03, 2012, 12:51 PM

i know its early but im starting to make my evaporator, does anyone know were i can get some 6" stainless buffet warming trays or something that will work better

Can you let me know if you find anything like this, Im doing a project for school, in which im making maple syrup and im trying to find an easy way to boil it. I was going to use a turkey fryer but people said there wasnt enough surface area.

gamefisher · « **Reply #425 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 01:02 PM »

Quote from: cmstearns on Feb 03, 2012, 12:51 PM

i know its early but im starting to make my evaporator, does anyone know were i can get some 6" stainless buffet warming trays or something that will work better

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cmstearns · « **Reply #426 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 01:20 PM »

Quote from: mtaeagles15 on Feb 03, 2012, 12:58 PM

Can you let me know if you find anything like this, Im doing a project for school, in which im making maple syrup and im trying to find an easy way to boil it. I was going to use a turkey fryer but people said there wasnt enough surface area.

turkey fryers work but it takes a long time. 10 hours to do 30 gallons of sap to finished produce +/-. ive been told not to use aluminum pots for long boils

allextremesfishing · « **Reply #427 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 01:23 PM »

i have one i got from my mom who bought it from the school supply store thingy.

Epkomd · « **Reply #428 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 01:32 PM »

im thinking its not going to be a good year for tapping

gamefisher · « **Reply #429 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 01:34 PM »

Quote from: Epkomd on Feb 03, 2012, 01:32 PM

im thinking its not going to be a good year for tapping

x2, no snow pack.

cmstearns · « **Reply #430 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 01:49 PM »

that would suck

Epkomd · « **Reply #431 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 01:59 PM »

yeah it sucks. but its the truth.

jethro · « **Reply #432 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 02:35 PM »

I would imagine the sap is running right now!

cmstearns · « **Reply #433 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 06:25 PM »

Quote from: doctorgee on Feb 03, 2012, 02:35 PM

I would imagine the sap is running right now!

cmstearns · « **Reply #434 on:** Feb 07, 2012, 04:12 PM »

the weather is weird this year and with the temps in the 40s is it still too early to tap, even if its for a few days.

shackdweller · « **Reply #435 on:** Feb 07, 2012, 06:37 PM »

Cut the arm off a maple that was hangin over the driveway two days ago and the sap ran both yesterday and today. The weather report says frigid this weekend, but I'm probly gonna punch holes in some trees first of next week.

Epkomd · « **Reply #436 on:** Feb 08, 2012, 06:23 AM »

the amount of snow wil effect it. temps probably not. supposed to cool down later this week.

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #437 on:** Feb 08, 2012, 09:24 AM »

MMMMMMM Can't wait to make some more YUMMINESS!!! I wife's family is in the progress of building a 20x20 sugar house at the Family Farm in Starks!!!

blackduckin · « **Reply #438 on:** Feb 08, 2012, 06:29 PM »

My Nephew called me tonight said he tapped a few trees today down here in Southern Maine and the sap was running good.

slt · « **Reply #439 on:** Feb 10, 2012, 07:44 PM »

Hmmmm. I started this thread four years ago.......got some awfully good milage out of it. Just found a handfull of taps out on the porch. Think I might tap a tree or two here in the yard in the next day or so.....just enough to make a pint or two....

ICEMAN-73 · « **Reply #440 on:** Feb 10, 2012, 08:35 PM »

just finished my last jar of syrup from last year, good thing I'll be making some more soon!

rude the dude · « **Reply #441 on:** Feb 10, 2012, 08:36 PM »

I'm still sitting on almost 2 gallons.

gamefisher · « **Reply #442 on:** Feb 11, 2012, 03:50 AM »

Quote from: rude the dude on Feb 10, 2012, 08:36 PM

I'm still sitting on almost 2 gallons.

I still have over a gallon myself and since someone stole my sap stove out of my camp I'll be downsizing a bit this year and going propane.

rude the dude · « **Reply #443 on:** Feb 11, 2012, 04:07 AM »

Quote from: gamefisher on Feb 11, 2012, 03:50 AM

I still have over a gallon myself and since someone stole my sap stove out of my camp I'll be downsizing a bit this year and going propane.

Thats stinks, last year was a good run thats for sure. I think I'm going to scale back this year to.

gamefisher · « **Reply #444 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 02:54 PM »

It's time boyz.

cmstearns · « **Reply #445 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 03:59 PM »

was thinking the same thing, gunna put the taps in tommorow

cmstearns · « **Reply #446 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 05:02 PM »

WHERE IN SOUTHERN MAINE CAN I GET SUPPIES AS FAR AS TAPS AND HOSE

ICEMAN-73 · « **Reply #447 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 05:40 PM »

Slaterys in Minot has prety much everything you need!

TogueShmogue · « **Reply #448 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 05:44 PM »

Quote from: cmstearns on Feb 16, 2012, 05:02 PM

WHERE IN SOUTHERN MAINE CAN I GET SUPPIES AS FAR AS TAPS AND HOSE

I would imagine any paris farmers union, or blue seal would have what you need.

toguefisha · « **Reply #449 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 05:59 PM »

Quote from: cmstearns on Feb 16, 2012, 05:02 PM

WHERE IN SOUTHERN MAINE CAN I GET SUPPIES AS FAR AS TAPS AND HOSE

Tractor Supply in sanford had some a week ago. Giles Orchard Store in alfred sold taps last year, thats where i bought mine and used lowes 5 gallon buckets.

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Author Topic: OT Maple Taps (Read 155910 times)