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Maple sap does not exit the maple tree automatically. It will only
flow from wounds—which are called taps. In commercial production
of maple syrup, these taps are located for convenient and
economical sap collection, while doing as little damage to
the tree as possible. A spile is obtained through one of
several commercial suppliers, and this spile is inserted into the
tap for sap collection. A bucket may be hung on the spile and sap
collected from the bucket as necessary; or plastic tubing may be
connected to the spile and run to a central location for
convenience. Due to the short and often hectic sap season, a producer must decide what is needed and have the necessary supplies year after year so equipment must be cleaned and serviced. Often, the maple producer will even install plastic tubing during the winter months to save time during the sap season. |
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