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The 3/16 phenomenon

Using smaller-diameter tubing can create a natural vacuum which can increase sap production. This article details some research into this method of sap collection, and offers tips on some practical applications.

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Author(s):
Wilmot, Timothy
Institution(s):
UVM Proctor Maple Research Center
Publication:
Maple News
Date:
December 1, 2014
Publisher:
Maple News
Topics:
Sap Production
Tags:
Tapping, Tubing, Vacuum
Type:
Research
Format:
article

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Funding for this project was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM170100XXXXG167, awarded to the University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research Center. The contents are solely the responsibility of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.