Comments on: How to make syrup–using pumps for collecting sap https://soulyrested.com/how-to-make-syrup-using-pumps-for-collecting-sap/ Simple living, homesteading, & making real food, conveniently Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:23:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/how-to-make-syrup-using-pumps-for-collecting-sap/comment-page-1/#comment-48790 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:17:31 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=16740#comment-48790 In reply to Michelle.

Great question. The Univ of Vermont’s Proctor Maple Center has done extensive research on this and assure sugarmakers that it actually does no harm to the trees. No one cares MORE about the health of the trees than the sugarmakers, for sure.

]]> By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/how-to-make-syrup-using-pumps-for-collecting-sap/comment-page-1/#comment-48768 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15:58:14 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=16740#comment-48768 How do you know how much sap/water the tree can give up if you’re pumping it? It seems like you’re extracting the water instead of allowing the tree to give up what it can.

]]> By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/how-to-make-syrup-using-pumps-for-collecting-sap/comment-page-1/#comment-26963 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:48:58 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=16740#comment-26963 In reply to Rand Hall.

Hi Rand,…
1. I recommend not waiting at all. If possible to plan accordingly you should always be processing your RO’d sap immediately. It’s just so discouraging to leave it overnight and find it smelling sour in the morning because it’s started to go bad.
2. Sorry, we had every hope of having those resources available but haven’t been able to pull them together.
3. Please join my fb group “Maple Syrup Awesomeness” that’s the best way to connect with Pamela as well as others in there who are experts at tapping Big Leaf.
4. I’m sorry I’ve never tried this, but again, I’m certain there are folks in my facebook group who could give you some feedback on this.

]]> By: Rand Hall https://soulyrested.com/how-to-make-syrup-using-pumps-for-collecting-sap/comment-page-1/#comment-2528 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:17:33 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=16740#comment-2528 Hello,
After reading your book “Sweet Maple” I have a few questions:

1. I have ordered the parts to build the RO you use (thank you for the idea and how-to info). On page 68 of your book you state that after the RO process the sap must be processed soon, that it can’t sit “too long”. How long is “too long”? And if kept cold (low 30’s), will it be safe to delay evaporation longer? How long?

2. On pg 214, “Resources”, your web site is listed to find instructions on how to build Bill’s tubing reel (pg 45), and your DIY filter press (pg 97. I have looked through more than once, but am unable to find either of these. I would greatly appreciate your help finding these instructions.

3. I live on the Olympic Peninsula in northwest Washington. I have big leaf maple on my property and want to learn more about working with this species of maple. You include Pamela Williams (pg 136), from Vancouver Island, CA, who has specific experience with this tree. If at all possible I would greatly appreciate your sending her my email address in hopes she and I can correspond, share sap/ syrup information specific to our trees.

4. Though not mentioned in your book I would like your thoughts on check valve spikes.
I plan on trying 3/16″ tubing, using the slope of my property to create a vacuum. I saw a reference while researching suggesting that these spiles would prevent back flow of sap into the tree , and see they are listed in the Bascom catalog.

Thank you for all the help you have shared on your web site, and in your book. I am looking forward to a great sap/ syrup winter, but must end this correspondence as I hear my wife calling that it is time to have a piece of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cake!

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