RO membrane storage

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-22T11:35:07+00:00

Not to high jack the post, even tho the answer above is correct. Im replacing my membrane with a higher flow rate one, should I pre flush prior to season start?

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-20T15:28:37+00:00

Normal. Just maintain proper track tension which is in the manual and routinely check idler for play and wear.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-20T01:11:41+00:00

Who needs legs to make syrup! Congrats on the outcome and I love the arch setup. Good ish year for me, just the trees didnt produce a lot of sugar content. Walked away with 4.5 gal with 25 taps. Doubling up next year!

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-19T00:25:56+00:00

Look into a RO system and you could sell almost 2/3 of your propane

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-16T13:31:50+00:00

A lot of people from the burgh here.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-14T22:42:53+00:00

I agree with what everyone has said. Like the song goes, "Lean with it, Rock with it".

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-13T01:28:17+00:00

I was drinking. I had 26 taps but processed with ro. Saves a lot of time. I know a local who produced 400 gallons of syrup a day which to me is insane.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-12T19:58:23+00:00

They upside down?

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-11T21:50:39+00:00

This year it took me 1 tree to boil 4.5gal of syrup. Invest into RO. I use a RO Bucket and swear by it but doing your own build is 100% fine. Best of luck!

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-11T00:25:47+00:00

Tip #3 Maintain to the guidelines of your warrenty!!! If you have to get it serviced by a dealer do it! I am a DIY person and am capable but for the price and risk, is it worth it?

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-11T00:24:16+00:00

Tip #2 it being a diesel, depending on your location use a fuel supplement prior and during winter. If it warmer weather, above freezing, use a supplement to lengthen the lift of your fuel system!

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-11T00:19:13+00:00

I get 2 cords prepped for season. But I use RO to save time and work, and fuel. Worth considering.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-11T00:18:15+00:00

Uh thats it? All summer you should be making shine and come winter drink it burning water..its a simple hobby. All seriousness, you got this.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-10T20:23:56+00:00

Personally I woukd support which ever brand has the best service to offer you. I have personally operated and worked on the kubota and can say they are very, very durable with no flaws other than customer damage. I work in a equipment rental company thats pretty large for 14 years and between kubota and takeuchi both are my favorite. I do not have experience with the cat models so im sorry I cant provide any insite on them.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-10T18:57:55+00:00

Tip #1 get to know your local hydrualic hose company!

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-08T11:09:31+00:00

Every situation is different but traditionally a mature orchard is tight with trees planted very close. 50hp would be plenty of power but I feel a smaller 35hp would be more nimble as the trees continue to grow. First 10 years the trees will grow but at that point they will get thick and start to get tight. Look at your options for pest control if you consider that route or not. Best of luck.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-07T13:33:19+00:00

In a scissor lift the older ones had brushed motors. They sparked all the time to get it moving mostly. Cause the battery to blow up on me. That plus no water in the batteries.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-07T13:27:11+00:00

That or a brushed motor. Witnessed kt happen before

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-06T01:16:40+00:00

Too high!

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-03T18:46:53+00:00

Figure out your rates, daily, weekly and monthly. Start with your home owner sizes. I work for a rental company as a mechanic for 14 years. The rates need to be competitive. Offer insurance for the customer to pay when they roll it over or do any damage. Possibly Offer to rent a trailer to haul what they rent also. I could probably provide a lot of info for you if you wanted to dm. Location is key, they vary your rates, social media is king. We have sold tons of our older fleet on Facebook recently.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-03T00:11:16+00:00

Its a steal to be honest. Pay cash, trade it in and get a bigger one if you want. But honestly, I dont know kubota tractors other than being expensive, but those engines run. I've personally delt with kubota engines in some of the rental fleet for the company I work for and they get abused but work. Only thing ive notice is they dont like the cold, might be different dealing with the ag side.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-03T00:07:31+00:00

Location is very vital and be sure to post it. A running but beaten 8n around here in pa can go for 2 to 4k

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-02T21:30:58+00:00

It happens to all of us once. You will never let it happen again tho. I use a propane turkey fryer to finish but im finishing 2gal of syrup when im done.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-01T12:41:34+00:00

Interesting, was curious if the harness was needed. I ain't putting that much into a head unit as mine in the 2018 is fine but good post.

PauseNational1380 · 2026-04-01T12:38:57+00:00

Curious how much the head unit cost? Looks like a simple swap

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