Used evaporators are readily available in most production areas. Such items will improve efficiency and reduce operation time, yet will also increase total equipment costs. Storage Tanks Provision must be made for storage of sap which accumulates during a sap run. The amount of capacity of storage will vary depending on evaporator size and frequency of boiling. Normally producers will allow for 2 to 4 gallons of storage for each tap.
Storage tanks are of many designs and configurations.
New equipment is available although many producers use tanks obtained from dairies or other food processing facilities. Sap Collection Equipment Equipment used for sap collection varies considerably among different operations. Typically, sap is collected using either buckets, bags, plastic tubing or a combination of these. This equipment can be purchased new or is available used as well. Obviously, tapping equipment such as a tapping machine, drill bits, hammers, etc. are required.