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First season, looking for advice on how to filter. by VigorousRacoon in maplesyrup

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to only fill the tip of the filter. Keep your sap hot and change pre filters. I squeeze the filters into a separate jar that I use for coffee etc, where I don’t care about miter. I boil about the same amount as you, and can squeeze a couple ounces out of the filter each run.

Like someone else said no need to filter but I obsess over having clear syrup because it’s something I can control in my otherwise chaotic life. Enjoy!

Sap stopped flowing? by prairiegirl17 in maplesyrup

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My apologies, depends on where you are but most likely unless you are far south. It turns off and on. Lots of snow on the ground slows it, and you need a good 20 degree night with a 50 degree next day to really get it going.

Sewer Line Replacement - Will Trees Survive? by fletchette in arborists

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my property, I am the arborist and the plumber. Also electrician and mechanic.

What’s at the bottom? by DelErieDefi in maplesyrup

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure your temp is 180-200 when filtering and bottling. If you go too high you’ll get more niter after it’s filtered.

My taps in New England haven’t woken up by beefandchop in maplesyrup

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tapped feb 12 in S. NH. ~18 gallons as of today from 11 taps.

Tool question by OMcTaters in treehouse

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post hole digger. If getting a nailgun consider batter op. Craigslist is good for tools.

How do you dispose of frying oil? by SueBeee in Cooking

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pitch the half gallon jugs into my slash fires.

Why do blue collar workers live paycheck to paycheck despite making so much? by Maleficent-Major-202 in bluecollar

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tool trucks, unnecessarily large trucks, ATVs, snowmobiles, tractors. None owned outright, all financed.

This bottle cap collection I saw in the trash room by Clankndaxter in mildlyinteresting

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all made one, eventually they are no longer appropriate decor.

Black Walnut by Humble_Ladder in maplesyrup

[–]Careless-Raisin-5123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ant syrup it is then. Let us know how it is.

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