Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This was a record cold spell for boiling and it provided a number of new challenges. I also answer some common questions about maple syruping and provide information about my set up.


Chapters:

01:39 End of Intro
02:32 Day 1 summary
03:41 Day 2 start
04:45 Starting an RO at 8°F
12:32 Q&A - pan boil depth
13:54 Q&A - sap preheater
14:50 Q&A - what would I change on the RO
15:50 Q&A - variable speed fire blower
19:02 Q&A - refractometer vs hydrometer
19:47 Q&A - firewood size and type
21:54 Q&A - spreadsheets and references
24:10 RO froze up
29:27 Day 3 start/finishing


Variable Speed Blower Parts

motor speed controller amazon.com/dp/B071NQ5G71?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_DWD1S96HCSKTFX25Y9M3
blower amazon.com/dp/B07S6FVBCL?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6H497HCRCS67YMVJ5JBJ
12V transformer amazon.com/dp/B01461MOGQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_PGFHEGHDSGQ6SVSVXZB1


Useful Documents

Data Spreadsheet link: offgridcabin.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/swiltzius-blank-sap.xlsx
RO parts list link: sap-calculator.numbers-parts-list.jpg
RO operation guide: offgridcabin.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/ro-quick-guide.pdf
500ml RO beaker chart: offgridcabin.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/ro-flow.pdf
Hot Brix chart: offgridcabin.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/brix-hot.pdf