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I had a hard time finding a place to buy supplies. I asked around until I was told about Roth's sugarbush. I went there and bought taps with plastic hoses on them. They're cheap, and they work great. You might try finding a sugarbush in your area.
Tips: Don't tap trees under 10 inches diameter. Drill holes 2 to 3 inches deep, at a slightly upward angle. Don't put in more than one tap per trunk. Sap will flow when daytime temps are above freezing; especially if nighttime temps were below freezing. A breezy, sunny, 50 degree day is ideal. Use covered containers to keep out bugs and debris. If your sap freezes, drain the liquid out of the ice, and toss out the ice. The ice will be mostly water, but the leftover liquid will be concentrated. There's a lot more to learn about it, so ask people who have done it. Also, cook some chicken in boiling sap. Add salt, carrots, celery, onions, etc. This is absolutely delicious! Enjoy!
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