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Vacuum pumps make more sap!!
I took a little road trip to the Becker vacuum pump plant in Ohio as we are now a dealer for them. We tore down two pump and also saw what they have for pump options for maple pumps. These things really suck!!
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Pulling taps takes days
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The season isn't over until the taps are all pulled www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
I'm all done with maple!
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This year was a battle and the last day of the wear was too. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
The maple woods are BROKEN
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18 inches of heavy wet snow with wind left the tubing system in shambles. No power for days we had to improvise. See how we were able to get the woods back in shape to make one last push for liquid gold. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
Still making syrup in April 2024
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Things are getting close but we are still making syrup on April 3rd 2024. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap H2O Leader open house schedule h2oinnovation.net/media/wysiwyg/OHE_SwantonSchedulePoster_2024.pdf Twiggs Pub Friday night 28 N Main St, St Albans City, VT
Maple weekend was not good to us in 2024
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One thing after another on Maine Maple Sunday Weekend mad it a hard lift this year. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap H2O Leader open house schedule h2oinnovation.net/media/wysiwyg/OHE_SwantonSchedulePoster_2024.pdf Twiggs Pub Friday night 28 N Main St, St Albans City, VT
Maine Maple Sunday takes days to get ready for.
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It takes days getting ready for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
We are making amazing maple syrup this year!!
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For terrible weather this year we are still making some amazing syrup. The weather looks like we will go a little longer but who knows. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
Syrup on the floor is never a good thing!!
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Syrup on the floor, dead batteries, vacuum leaks, and full sap tanks. Ohh and lost footage too. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
We are running out of room for syrup
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Its never good when you don't have room for the syrup that you are making. Things are getting dialed in for the year and running smooth. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
This maple syrup is amazing
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Bottling our first maple syrup of 2024 and making some more. Also using our new cleaning / bubbler system www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
Making syrup on super bowl Sunday 2024
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All of the improvements that we added for 2024 have paid off and we made a bunch of syrup. The sugar house was a party for sure. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
The last taps are the hardest
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All the taps are in for our 2024 maple season. They are not all counted but we are over 1600. All of the big leaks are fixed, now we just have to make syrup. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
Tapping maple trees and checking leaks
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Tapping two of our small woods then getting the vacuum levels up takes time but pays dividends in the long run. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
Final preparations for maple season 2024
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Final prep before we start making Maine maple syrup in 2024. Tanks are now in place and the off grid solar pump systems are ready. The reverse osmosis is plumbed and we are now ready to start making syrup. www.dunnfamilymaple.com dunnfamilymaple@gmail.com Leader Evaporator H2O Innovation Sap Spy John Deere 3033R Wallenstein FX65 Exactap
Finding the leaks early will give us more sap this year
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Finding the leaks early will give us more sap this year
Some times you have to run to find a vacuum leak
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Some times you have to run to find a vacuum leak
Tapping trees takes days
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Tapping trees takes days
The 2024 maple syrup season starts today!!!
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The 2024 maple syrup season starts today!!!
Am I ready for maple season 2024?
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Am I ready for maple season 2024?
Reworking tubing for higher maple sap yields
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Reworking tubing for higher maple sap yields
So many trees down
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So many trees down
It pays to advertise and look good doing it
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It pays to advertise and look good doing it
Tubing system maintenance for days
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Tubing system maintenance for days
2023 Maple season is close
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2023 Maple season is close
Installing the new sap tank
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Installing the new sap tank
The 101 on reverse osmosis for maple syrup
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The 101 on reverse osmosis for maple syrup
Bottling Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
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Bottling Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
How to keep a maple producer out of divorce court
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How to keep a maple producer out of divorce court
Concrete projects are easier with a John Deere 3033R
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Concrete projects are easier with a John Deere 3033R

Komentáře

  • @johnmichael7570
    @johnmichael7570 Před 26 dny

    Not gonna lie, fan boy status unlocked on that wood pile

  • @johnmichael7570
    @johnmichael7570 Před 26 dny

    Well done review!

  • @billconnard4818
    @billconnard4818 Před měsícem

    Would you happen to have the part number for the case drain t fitting.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před měsícem

      I don't. Your local JD dealership "should" be able to print the schematics though

  • @jimrobert2624
    @jimrobert2624 Před měsícem

    Thanks for taking us on your Rd. Trip. Good informative video Scott

  • @davecarlin2542
    @davecarlin2542 Před měsícem

    These are great pumps, we have lots of these in our print shop. I was approached by Mike at Becker about this class also and wasnt able to make it there. I just bought one a few weeks ago for my sugar bush. love all the videos you do, great stuff. Hope to see you in October.

  • @AaronScottWestBayMapleCo
    @AaronScottWestBayMapleCo Před měsícem

    Way to go silver surfer!!

  • @BissellMapleFarm
    @BissellMapleFarm Před měsícem

    35 seconds in, and I'm rocking to the travel tunes!!! I love a good travel montage!

  • @conradchapple4686
    @conradchapple4686 Před 2 měsíci

    early training good idea.🤠

  • @jimrobert2624
    @jimrobert2624 Před 2 měsíci

    It won’t be long those to hoodlums will be driving you around. 😂😂😂 It’s time to start getting new projects lined up for next year

  • @BackwoodsMaple23
    @BackwoodsMaple23 Před 2 měsíci

    How many cords of wood did it take to make that amount of syrup

  • @coltoncunningham7544
    @coltoncunningham7544 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey, just wondering where you get your maple syrup jugs and glass from.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 2 měsíci

      Plastic is bascoms and now I sell maine association jugs, glass is artisan printing in VT

  • @larrywalters6195
    @larrywalters6195 Před 2 měsíci

    Save your knee's and back!I use to put wood in the fire box as you do. One day this young buck stop over to help me. I told him keep a eye on the Evaporator i had go look at the Ro. About Ten minute later I came back, here he is setting in a Lawn chair putting wood in the fire box! Yes the Old dog learn a new trick that day!! No more down on the knee's and it has save the back to.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 2 měsíci

      Unfortunately there isn't enough room for a chair. An old office chair that spins would be nice.

  • @TheSmagzilla
    @TheSmagzilla Před 2 měsíci

    Do you think someone might steal your tank if you left it in the woods? Looks like a hassle dragging it out.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 2 měsíci

      It's not that bad to move with the aluminum frame just awkward. Two of them are small enough and close enough to the road that I don't want to take a chance.

  • @waynehere1277
    @waynehere1277 Před 2 měsíci

    How many gallons did you end up with? We made 240 on about 600 taps. About .4 gal/tap. We have about 250 taps on the old huge trees which makes a hug difference in production with the higher sugar content. Glad you had a decent year.

  • @extremeaudioPRO
    @extremeaudioPRO Před 2 měsíci

    Yea idk why my back hurts either…😂

  • @matthewquinn8596
    @matthewquinn8596 Před 2 měsíci

    100% understand the time to be done. While my season has a hard stop, no one wants a tree on the 26th, by that time I am pooched and ready for a break. We hustle for 8 to 12 weeks on these seasonal ag products, and then breathe for a day or two until it's time to go again. Keep up the good work.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 2 měsíci

      there are two seasons when you make syrup. Maple season and getting ready for maple season.

  • @jeffreykcarlin518
    @jeffreykcarlin518 Před 2 měsíci

    Really good review! I just traded my 3E for a new 3R for pretty much exactly the same reasons. I gained around 500lbs lift with the loader plus over a foot higher. I went with the 3039R over the 3033R just because I use run a stump grinder and brush chipper a lot and the added PTO hp makes a huge difference. Cast iron rear end vs aluminum was a plus for me as well. Never had a problem with the axles on the E but it definitely gives me peace of mind. Love the mid-range feature, leave it there for 90% of my work. Switch to low if I'm using the loader, box blade whatever... then back to mid. Also use low for better control grinding stumps. Love the individual wheel braking to make tighter turns and like you said, the positions of the diff lock and 4x4 lever are much better. The E did everything I needed it to do, the new R just does it a lot better. With the added PTO hp, I grind the stumps in half the time and no more bogging down the chipper with big or hard wood. If I was just occasionally moving mulch or gravel and sometimes bush hogging 50-75 hrs/year I would stay with the 3E all day long. If you work the tractor hard moving heavy loads or whatever on a regular basis it won't take long to really appreciate all the added features of the 3R. Thanks for putting the video together!

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 2 měsíci

      At least I'm not the only one that thought the same thing. I should have looked at the 39 to see the difference on price. I only really notice the low HP with the snowblower with heavy wet snow.

  • @extremeaudioPRO
    @extremeaudioPRO Před 2 měsíci

    I’m guessing he hit his goal Of 25 gallons 😂

  • @TheWeekendMedic
    @TheWeekendMedic Před 2 měsíci

    "I burn free" - YES!

  • @jimrobert2624
    @jimrobert2624 Před 2 měsíci

    You sure did get smashed up Scott, hopefully you made some headway the last month in a half. It’s never ending , to get that syrup in the jugs.

  • @IZUVER.LUBER.
    @IZUVER.LUBER. Před 2 měsíci

    I❤JD 😊

  • @matthewquinn8596
    @matthewquinn8596 Před 2 měsíci

    Geez, I forgot about that storm already!

  • @Sawyersmaple
    @Sawyersmaple Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice. You sure got hit by that storm. Us up north got barley any damage from it. Less wind. How much longer did you run sap for?

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 2 měsíci

      not long. I'm still not sure if it was worth the work. But it had to be done anyway for next year.

  • @waynehere1277
    @waynehere1277 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow what a mess. I would have probably called it a season. You are more dedicated than I. :)

  • @AaronScottWestBayMapleCo
    @AaronScottWestBayMapleCo Před 2 měsíci

    Welcome back ol boy!

  • @BissellMapleFarm
    @BissellMapleFarm Před 2 měsíci

    Scott Dunn. The man. The myth. The legend. Good stuff, dude!

  • @arrowheadhomestead2207
    @arrowheadhomestead2207 Před 3 měsíci

    I use a jiggler hose to do my gas and diesel. Look it up

  • @Blitz4688
    @Blitz4688 Před 3 měsíci

    How does the Mini MicroRO's performance specs hold up with colder sap? I currently use the CDL Nano and with 40 degree sap the performance is less than half of the published. (CDL told me their published specs were tested with 60 degree sap, really??) I am considering moving to the MiniMicro but I am concerned that I would see the same or similar reduction. Thanks!

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 3 měsíci

      So the way membranes are rated is with 50 deg water. With colder sap it will be lower. I don't have personal experience with a mini micro but the other ratings that H2O uses are pretty close to advertised. So actual real life numbers but as you go colder it will drop. Also they are rated at 2% sap. If you have lower raw sap % then it will not go as high but the GPH should be the same.

    • @Blitz4688
      @Blitz4688 Před 3 měsíci

      @@dunnfamilymaple7642 Thanks for the info! I trust your input.

  • @RobertViani
    @RobertViani Před 3 měsíci

    Man nothing better than having a full holding tank. We had an average season out here in North East CT. 🪵🔥🍁

  • @extremeaudioPRO
    @extremeaudioPRO Před 3 měsíci

    Damn! I didn’t see this until now. I was there fri and Saturday. there’s always next year!

  • @extremeaudioPRO
    @extremeaudioPRO Před 3 měsíci

    What size rig are you running? 2x6

  • @TheLuke1184
    @TheLuke1184 Před 4 měsíci

    Love the hustle, I don't know how you make it all happen... I've got a couple hundred taps right here on property and I still can barely keep up without getting divorced!

    • @extremeaudioPRO
      @extremeaudioPRO Před 3 měsíci

      That’s why I waited to add the other couple hundred taps to my woods until after my divorce 😂

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 2 měsíci

      I need to find a way to add hours to the days and days to the weeks to keep up

  • @MaplePondFarm
    @MaplePondFarm Před 4 měsíci

    Nothing worse than getting ready to filter and bottle and then you discover you've been passing DE through your press!

  • @jeffmayerl7149
    @jeffmayerl7149 Před 4 měsíci

    Wait…. A foot and a half to 18”…….

  • @davecarlin2542
    @davecarlin2542 Před 4 měsíci

    great videos, thanks for all the work you do to put these videos together. I hope to see you at the conference in October.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      Conference in October?

    • @davecarlin6335
      @davecarlin6335 Před 4 měsíci

      The North American Maple Syrup Council is having the convention in Portland Maine this year October 21-24

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      @@davecarlin6335 ohh yeah…. I’ll be around for that

  • @DP2369PD
    @DP2369PD Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for the great content!

  • @Ranger-Al
    @Ranger-Al Před 4 měsíci

    Enjoy your videos, what is a “bubbler”? Thank you from MN!

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      It is an air injection system that creates a boil before your boil thus increasing evaporation rate. It also keeps the particles and other solids suspended in solution keeping them moving so they do not deposit on the bottom of the pan. You make lighter syrup because of the bubbler and it is easier to clean mid season.

    • @Ranger-Al
      @Ranger-Al Před 4 měsíci

      @@dunnfamilymaple7642 Thank you, appreciate you replying so promptly. Best of luck to you!

  • @jimrobert2624
    @jimrobert2624 Před 4 měsíci

    When your time is limited . Because we load it up with so many task , it goes to shit quick 😂😂 When you can recover quickly ,it’s just another day sugaring I can’t be leave how clean your flue pan is Your bubbler sure has paid off. We finished last Thursday the 11th. It just wouldn’t run, good year for us

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      The bubbler is one of my best purchases by far. Making better syrup with a cleaner rig now. I need to get a lift for the hood and I will be in business.

  • @MrBigBEYEA
    @MrBigBEYEA Před 4 měsíci

    Did you ever do a video on the new RO? Looking for a RO this year, local dealer is h2O/Lapierre so most likely be between one of them.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      I did one on the install. Never really much about it though. I think I'm going to do a season recap that will cover it a little bit more as to why I chose the one I did.

  • @jamessweeney7985
    @jamessweeney7985 Před 4 měsíci

    Glad to see it we are done here in Vermont!

  • @waynehere1277
    @waynehere1277 Před 4 měsíci

    Whenever we get some new guests visiting while boiling, when we put the defoamer in we always get these puzzled looks on their faces. We just tell them its "Maple flavoring"... LOL Some actually fall for it..

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      Some of our maple weekend stories will live for ever. "ohh maple cream it must be good for your hand" as they are rubbing it on them

    • @waynehere1277
      @waynehere1277 Před 4 měsíci

      @@dunnfamilymaple7642 Wow, now that is a good one... LOL Finger licking good.

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      people are special

  • @jongray3797
    @jongray3797 Před 4 měsíci

    Are you going to be at Bascoms open house this year?

  • @jimrobert2624
    @jimrobert2624 Před 4 měsíci

    We have 1 more boil left, then we are done We have recirculate our sap all year threw our Micro 2 and have had great successes. Thanks to your advice. Recirculated for Hour and a half , bringing it to 5 %. Then headed to the feed tank. 81/2 to 10% See ya at the open hose weekend..

    • @dunnfamilymaple7642
      @dunnfamilymaple7642 Před 4 měsíci

      The last night is bitter sweet. Sad to end and happy because you can relax. Looking forward to seeing you guys

  • @tractordude290
    @tractordude290 Před 4 měsíci

    i would come meet you. but to bad this isnt 2 years ago, just moved from st albans in 2022.