Stainless Steel Taps - Maple Sap Pail Spout & Hook - Spiles for making Maple Syrup (10) For use with sap pails. Hook to hang bucket & specially cut drip-edge. High quality construction. Durable and reusable for year after year. Use a 5/16" drill bit to drill a hole into your tree and simply hammer this tap into place. Made to last a lifetime with proper care. Can be sterilized by boiling in water each season to improve yield.