Production Tips

• Boiling Efficiency
  • Optimal Size Firewood
  • Firebricks — Why?
  • Would A Bigger Firebox Be Better?
  • Reverse Osmosis (RO) System
  • 22 Gauge Stainless Steel
  • Pans With Flues
  • Benefits of an Airtight Arch Door
  • Adding Sap To The Pan
  • BTU Ratings of Wood Species
  • Efficiency Checklist
• Bottling Syrup
  • Glass Bottles Vs Plastic Bottles
  • Crystals Forming At The Bottom Of Containers
• Evaluating Syrup
  • How To Evaluate Taste
  • Off Flavors and Their Causes
  • How To Use A Murphy Cup Or Float
  • When Is Syrup Finished Boiling?
• Filtering
  • Sugar Sand (AKA Nitre)
  • Comparing Filtering Methods
  • Caring For Flat Filters
  • How To Use Flat Filters
  • Caring For Cone Filters
• Monitoring Sap
  • Adding Sap To The Pan
  • When Is Syrup Finished Boiling?
  • Why Monitor Syrup Temperature?
  • Why Is My Syrup Temperature Rising During Draw Off?
  • How Long Must I Boil Before I Can Draw Off Syrup?
• Tapping
  • Can I Tap The Same Trees In Spring As I Do In Fall?
  • Can I Tap My Maple Trees In Autumn?
  • What Are The Pros And Cons of Plastic Vs Stainless Steel Spouts?
  • How To Install Tubing
  • How Do I Create Natural Vacuum With 3/16 Tubing?
  • How Do I Tap A Tree?
  • How Do I Take Care Of My Tapped Trees At The End Of The Season?