What equipment is provided in the Starter Kit?
• 3 Lids: Lids (plastic or metal, depending upon the kit ordered) prevent rain, snow, and foreign material from entering the bucket. • 3 Buckets : Bucket (plastic or metal, depending upon the kit ordered) is used to collect the sap as it drips from the spile. • 3 Spiles: Stainless steel spile (tap) is inserted into drilled hole to transfer sap into the bucket • 3 Hooks: Hook is attached to spile and used to hang the bucket. • Starter Guide: This guide provides step-by-step instructions (complete with pictures) to tap your maple trees. Includes information on how to identify your maple trees, how to tap trees, collection and storage of sap, uses for maple sap including how to make maple syrup, and frequently asked questions. • 1 Drill Bit: 7/16 drill bit with 3/8 shank used to drill tap hole into your maple tree. • Cheesecloth: Used to filter any solids (such as pieces of bark) when transferring sap from the collection bucket to a storage container.
