DIY Maple Syrup Filtering Vacuum Pt. 2

[@Joseph-bn2jr]

Works great I built one myself to speed up the filter time I have found that if you put a cup of de in the syrup that your main filter stays much cleaner I use a pre filter and can do a lot of syrup thru the main filter and just change the pre filter after each batch thru. Good looking syrup! I been sugaring for over 10 years here in the green mountains. Best of luck to you.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Joseph. I have read and heard about adding the DE to make it filter better. I think I will try it. Do you add it right into the syrup before filtering or do you put it on the filter and pour the syrup over it? Our syrup came out excellent this year and the taste is amazing. This is our 6th season so we are learning along the way. Thanks again, and have a great day.

[@marshallworden4092]

Nice build on the filtering vacuum system. Good luck filling all those bottles.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Marshall. It works very well and hopefully we can get all the bottles filled up.

[@OurLifeOffGrid]

Great looing syrup guys. Very nice colour. I imagine it smelled like heaven in you kitchen for awhile. Congrats on your home made syrup vacuum

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks so much. The syrup is wonderful this year. And yes, the wonderful smell of maple syrup filled the air. Take care and have a great day

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy y’all- that was amazing! I could almost smell the syrup all the way down here in Arkansas lol. Wish y’all were closer. Take care and God bless

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Paul. The syrup is tasty and smells great for sure. Appreciate you folks. Thanks for watching. Hope all is well with you guys. Take care and God bless. Hopefully we will see you in Chronicles on Sunday. Have a great weekend.

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

@@CreeksideMaplesHomestead Missed y’all last Sunday. Had to take our grandkids back. Blessings

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

No problem. We understand. Grandkids are awesome for sure

[@SeedFaithHomestead]

Wow that is amazing! You are so talented to be able to make something like that. The filter really showed how well it worked. Congratulations and well done! Have a great weekend and God bless!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks folks. That filter was full of grit wasn’t it. Some mess of syrup sand. Appreciate you watching. Thanks for the support. Have a great weekend as well. Lord bless

[@crazycoyote1738]

What a sweet couple!! I enjoyed and learned from your video. Thanks for sharing, and keep the young spirit!!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Aww, thank you so much have a great week

[@WhiskeynSunshineOffGrid]

Wow, that works slick as you know what! Love that maple goodness.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks guys. It works better than I thought it was going to. Gotta have me some of that maple syrup. Mmm good

[@garytucker6485]

That looks like some fantastic maple syrup! Another great video guys...keep em coming! 👏

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Gary. Great to see you today and meet Chris. You are always welcome here. We hope you enjoy the syrup. Take care my friend

[@Joseph-bn2jr]

I add it to it as soon as I draw off the evaporator I take it to syrup on the evaporator so you would add it to syrup once you get it there since you finish it off on the burner in a pot add a cup for every gallon can’t add to much it makes a huge difference I add as soon as it comes out of the evaporator and mix it in with whisk. It make filter clean up so much easier. Love the videos

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks for the information. We will try this and let you know how we make out. Appreciate the help. Take care. Have a great week

[@Vermicompost]

Now that was cool!! I loved how excited you were when you first turned it on and it pulled the syrup down so fast!! Pretty amazing how caked that filter was. It must be strong to standup to the suction form the pump! You all are so cute at the end...what a team!!🪱🪱🪱

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Andrew. We were pretty excited for sure. It works better than we hoped. And it is crazy how much nitre gets caught in the filter. We always like to have fun together. Joanie and I have got 34 years in now and try to always laugh. Take care.

[@trevorfillmore698]

That vacuum works great. You guys are in full swing lots of syrup good for you guys. I just got done my first boil ended up with 5 500 ml bottles of the good stuff.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Trev. It did work really well. We still have lots of syrup to boil yet. Awesome on the 5 bottles. Thats great. Thanks again and stay safe.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Wow that worked fantastic good job syrup looks great now if Joanie could make some homemade bread that would be awesome great video enjoyed watching thanks take care have a great weekend

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Tom. Very pleased with the syrup this year. Great taste and colour. I agree on the bread. Have a great weekend

[@donnasutton8541]

Thank you for your informational videos. So glad to see it worked so well We plan on making one in the coming week. Fingers crossed it works that well for us. Hope you're having a great season!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks. If I can help , let me know. Good luck.

[@LAZYDAYZAHEAD]

The new maple “syrup sucker” did an awesome job. And we even liked the sappy ending.

[@samiam1254]

Hey lisa, as promised, my channel is operational....Out and About with Sam Iam..is a seperate channel of mine..please look for it.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

The Syrup Super Sucker 1000. lol. And boy does it ever work great

[@LAZYDAYZAHEAD]

@@CreeksideMaplesHomestead syrup super sucker 2022 so you’ll remember when it was made.

[@Mainehauls]

Hi Tony high five that sucked right through quick. Joanie is a wonderful assistant 😍 you two work good together for sure. Syrup looks awesome

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Jewlz. It worked like a charm. Joanie and I have been working together 34 years. I think we are getting it figured out. lol. The syrup is amazing.

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

Appreciate your kindness and support so much friend 💞

[@wowaceman007]

Looks delicious!! If we lived closer we would come by for some of that :) As a matter of fact, we are headed to a sugar shack today with the kids.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Hey bud. I wish we all lived closer for sure. Hope all is well there. Been crazy busy here. Have fun at the Sugar Shack. ❤️

[@maplemillacres7766]

We love Maple Syrup. That is one awesome filter.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks

[@FallenArkansasVeterans]

Man O Man I wish I could afford maple syrup, been many years since I had it. Nice Job Tony/Joanie

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Charles. Why don't you email me your address and we will see what we can do. Thanks for watching

[@anthonystoddard7431]

That works awesome. The ending is hilarious.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thank you, have a great weekend

[@adamporter1680]

Thanks for the idea! This is perfect for my personal syrup needs . I cant justify spending 500-800 on a manufactured press. This is great! I will be building one for next season.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Awesome. Thanks and good luck with it. 👍

[@johnwoody4905]

works well and looks good. take care, be safe and well.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks John. It works better than I thought it would. It definitely will speed up the process. Take care and have a great weekend.

[@bettyannbustard4331]

Now that is a 'Sweet Video'......Syrup and Kisses!!! Hugs to you both - BA

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Lol. Thanks Betty Ann. That syrup is sweet for sure. And after 33 years we still like each other. Lol. I was just thinking of you guys the other day. Hope all is well. God Bless

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

We appreciate you watching Aunt B 💞

[@bettyannbustard4331]

So Glad you still like each other!!!😄😄😄All is well and thanks for thinking of these Seniors! Blessings - BA@@CreeksideMaplesHomestead

[@bettyannbustard4331]

@@mrs.creeksidemaples2866 I enjoy watching your videos! The 'Farmers Daughter' in me never leaves! Wish we could get down for a visit and buy some syrup! Hugs - BA

[@scott-jc5nd]

Well done! Nice video too

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

@@scott-jc5nd thanks friend

[@davidandsandygibson7162]

Wow, great job! yumm looks so good!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks guys. It is very tasty for sure. I got your email and will be replying in a bit. Take care, God bless.

[@Elizabeth_Rojas]

Roll that beautiful maple syrup footage...💚💫✌

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

It is is good and smells awesome.

[@vineyardchickshomestead]

We love maple syrup and your set it looks amazing! We did not have much luck keeping the ants out when we tried it but you definitely make it look worth it! Thank you and God bless!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks a lot ladies. Appreciate the support. We dropped by your channel as well. You guys are great. We have never had any problems with ants or bugs. We process the syrup quickly and get it bottled. Take care and God Bless.

[@YogiHollowFarm]

Oooh that works great! Nothing beats real maple syrup! To die for!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Lisa. The super syrup sucker really sucks. lol. And you are right, there is nothing like the real thing. Have a great weekend.

[@lisaminer2823]

Truely amazing! You can build anything. My dad used to be that way. Work easier not harder.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Lisa. Great to hear from you.Hope all is well there.I enjoy building things. Usually, if I can see it in my mind I can figure a way to put it together.

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

Yes Lisa… Tony is super blessed with the Mechanical Mind to construct anything he can dream up 😉 Nice hearing from you!!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

Tony leave it as is my friend and just get a piece of hose and a hose fitting for the spigot problem. Then you just steam it all when you clean up. Great video guys, stay safe

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Paul for the idea. That is what I would do if I didn't already have the other tap on back order. Thanks for watching and always being here for us. Appreciate it.

[@MommingWithCharity]

Got ya playin on the tv while im workin around the house

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks so much. We appreciate that. Hope you are having a great day. Lord bless you folks.

[@BramptonGardener]

Wow that was incredible.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Hey Rachelle. It works great and saves us time. Thanks for watching and have a great week.

[@Twindadx2_]

Good Stuff! Waiting to try mine out. Same setup but with a shop vac. What kind of pump are you using? Any links to it? You can also buy the pre-filters really cheap from a syrup supplier. Into my 11th year and trying to simplify and make things more efficient each year. I purchased the RO Buckets RB15 last year and it was a game changer. Actually had wood left at the end of the season......All the best and thanks for sharing!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks friend. The pump is a two stage vacuum pump from Amazon. It works amazingly well. I thought about the shop vac but went with the actual pump. I purchased some pre-filters a couple days ago and used them on another round of syrup. They worked well. We are in our 6th year and we are doing the same thing. Trying to get more efficient each year. I wanted the RO system this year but opted for a new faster transfer pump and the new filter system. RO next year. We still have another 400 gallons of sap to boil so I wish I had the RO now. Take care. Thanks again for watching and being part of what we do here at Creekside. Tony & Joanie @ Creekside Maples

[@KrisAndLarry]

WOW!!! Looks AWESOME!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks so much. Was awesome having you join us tonight on the Live. Appreciate it. Thanks for watching the video as well. Have an awesome week.

[@SingleCreekMapleSyrup]

What size pump is that? Thanks

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

I believe it is a 1/2 hp. I will check and see for you. Thanks for watching

[@SingleCreekMapleSyrup]

@@CreeksideMaplesHomestead thank you! I’m looking to purchase either a 5-6 hp vacuum or a vacuum pump.

[@dalelynn2582]

I built one similar and cut the threads off the valve to fit the bottle opening. Nice job on the video.😊

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks for watching. Appreciate it. Have a great day

[@papawsplace]

Boy on Boy, A big plate of Flap Jacks and a bottle of that would be good rite about now.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Joanie made me some french toast for lunch and I put the syrup to it. Mmm good. Thanks for watching Eddie. You take care my friend.

[@arniecash2457]

Great video

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks. Appreciate that. Have a great day.

[@kimnelligan9820]

I sure That we live closer because that syrup looks delicious

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Kim. It is very good for sure. Where do you live?

[@kimnelligan9820]

@@CreeksideMaplesHomestead I live in the USA Michigan just on the other side of the Ambassador Bridge to Canada about 7 miles in not far my grandfather came from Iona Nova Scotia and worked for Ford motor Company so most of my mom‘s family is still over there

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

@@kimnelligan9820 oh wow. Thats not far. I have family in Ottawa. And in Quebec. And lots of friends in Michigan

[@kimnelligan9820]

@@CreeksideMaplesHomestead Don’t get me wrong Michigan is a beautiful state too we Have a lot of beautiful lakes and forest lotta things to do here in Michigan and there are people right here in Michigan that make maple syrup but I would like to try some from up where you are thank you for responding I love your channel and will continue to watch

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

@@kimnelligan9820 No problem. We can see what it will cost for shipping and let you know. Have yourself a great weekend

[@creeksidechroniclesministry]

Awesome syrup.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks

[@billwagner6441]

Can you find a screw on that will make a smaller spout for your syrup drain that will stick into the bottle? It would allow you to fill bottles much faster. What a great idea you have here!!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks so much. I changed the tap spout to one that fits in the bottle. Works great.

[@michaelmartt8899]

Good stuff!!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Mike. It came out really good this year. Some of the best we have ever made. Take care my friend and have a great weekend

[@raymorgan4657]

Absolutely love your vacuum filter and I'm building one similar this week using two 5.3 gallon stainless steel buckets. I have a Gast vacuum pump, but I was just going to use a mini shop vac. I may have to rethink which one to use. I'm just hobby and I'm boiling my 100 gallons tomorrow, but I'll be running it through my DIY RO first and then will filter and bottle on Saturday. One question.... I'm always paranoid about bottling temp and making sure it's around 185. I notice you fill all your bottles and let them sit on the counter without caps. Have you had any issues with long term storage like that? I was always taught to immediately cap while the syrup is still at temp, and lay the bottle on its side for a few seconds to heat the cap so it's sealed while still at temp. I use a 60 cup stainless steel coffee pot that has an adjustable temp dial, so I can keep the temp right on the money and fill right from the spigot.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Glad you like the vacuum filter. It’s a game changer. As far as the caps, my bottles are really hot from sterilizing them, add in hot syrup and the bottle stays really hot for a bit. The caps are also hot from sterilizing them as well. I put the caps on within ten minutes and I’ve never had any issues with the seal. Have fun. Hope this helps. Welcome to Creekside as well. Appreciate you being part of our channel. Take care.

[@LifewithBlindaandChuck]

That's pretty cool.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

It is super cool for sure. Works amazingly well.

[@NicoleSmithGardening]

The right pump for the job!!! 🤣🤣

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

🤣🤣🤣🤣That’s my wife for ya. We have fun at whatever we are doing.

[@DanielSon69]

I would modify the spout to fit inside the mouth of your bottles to eliminate spillage. Also, hard to tell but doesn’t look like you used any pre filters on top of the orlon filter media? Would help you get more liquid through and into your pot. You should also get those caps on sooner while the syrup is over 180* 😉

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks for all the great tips. I did change the spout for one that fits. I use a couple of pre-filters. And thanks for the advice on the caps. Appreciate it. Have a great day

[@JeffWeir-z7p]

Can you show how you made the vacuum filter I did not see how you made it and how you made it so air tight what kind of clamps were used to be sure there are non air leaks that would help me great video

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

If you go to my videos, you will see one there of how I built it. It’s about the 4th video down in the list. It’s the 2nd release of it. If you don’t see it let me know and I will send you the link

[@yanavery]

Nice setup! You mentioned you got your vacuum pump from Amazon, but which brand/model did you get? Or at least what (CFM/HP) size is this? Thanks,

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

It’s in storage right now. I will have to take a look and get back to you. I believe it’s a 1/4 hp.

[@billchriswell2925]

Nice! I have a similar setup size wise but use a shop vac , which is too powerful..what is the pump that u use? Looks a whole lot more sensible than mine Thanks!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

That is a vacuum pump used a lot for ac lines. It works great. It’s a two stage pump. Got it on Amazon.

[@billchriswell2925]

@@CreeksideMaplesHomestead 👍 Get the RO set up…it saves soooo much time and firewood….

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

@@billchriswell2925 Oh for sure. Last year we ran our sap through the RO twice. What a difference in time and wood saved.

[@kmisercola7180]

I built one in 2020 that used a small shopvac and it worked real good. I did use DE and it was even clearer. Haven't made syrup since, should be again in 2024, I think I used 3 prefilters and one thick one.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Sounds awesome. I have heard the DE makes a difference for sure. We are going to try it this season. Thanks for watching and have a great day.

[@mriguy3202]

Yes, the speed of filtration tells you that their vacuum pump is far stronger than needed, so since most people already have a shop vac and do not already have a vacuum pump that makes sense. If you have an extension hose for your shop vac then put it outside to avoid the noise and keep the dust out.

[@kmisercola7180]

buy a dedicated shopvac for the syrup only not use a y pos. This is your food!! @@mriguy3202

[@Elizabeth_Rojas]

We need to come up with a name for that machine on the next live. The syrup sucker 1000 🤣😂

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

Awesome Idea Elizabeth! 😊

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Lol. For sure. We can call it the Super Sucker 1000. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend.

[@chuckchapman5580]

What size pump do you have? Looking to build my own system similar to yours but upsizing the scale. We make about 30+ gallons of finished syrup.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

I believe my pump is 1/4 hp. Maybe 1/2. I will look

[@johnbailey3478]

Make me want some pancakes and homemade biscuits 😋

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thats what I had John. So good with warm fresh syrup. So good. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend

[@jparisi2553]

Why would you wait to cap your bottles? The heat helps create a vacuum seal inside the bottles.. Just curious!!

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Great question. We normally do cap them right away. No reason why we didn’t. The bottles were still hot from sterilizing them and with the hot syrup, The caps still sealed up really well. Thanks again.

[@jparisi2553]

@CreeksideMaplesHomestead i was just curious because I cap mine immediately after filling them and lay them on thier side.. Everyone does things differently than I do.. I'm a 25 yrs maple veteran..

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

@@jparisi2553 I appreciate the input. We’ve been at it for 10 years. Still learning every day. Always enjoy talking with folks who have been at it a long time. Thanks.

[@jparisi2553]

@CreeksideMaplesHomestead last year I broke my old school ways and went to vacuum sap lines and built an RO.. Finish filtering has been a weak point in my one man operation since I started.. building a vacuum filter this year and was looking for ideas.. my big issue is the latches hitting the main pot, which I noticed you did too because you notched the lip on yours too.. lol

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

@@jparisi2553 i did notch them. It really hasn’t been an issue though. Works great.

[@robertrhodes9123]

Filter works great & Kentucky fried chicken ain't all that's finger lickin good.👍👍😋😋

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Robert. You got that right. None of that sweet syrup is going to waste here. Lol. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend

[@samiam1254]

Look for Out and About with Sam Iam on YT, my channel is finally operational....Ya'll have a great day!!! When I get to 100 subscribers, I'm going to wallow in mud making mud angels!!!🤣

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

lol. Snow angels, mud angels, it all works. Great to see you Sam and the channel as well.Take care my friend

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

Way to go Sam!!! 👍🏼

[@samiam1254]

@@mrs.creeksidemaples2866 It's your fault....you and Tony kind of pushed me into this.....and I did promise it would be up and running by the weekend. I ran into my first uploading limit!!🤣

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

That was amazing! The title needs a little more excitement like in your voice! DIY doesn't cover it! Now I want pancakes...

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

I know Jennifer. Maybe thats what I need to redo. The title. Thanks for watching and being part of the live. So appreciate it. Great to make new friends. ❤️

[@CT_sugarmaker]

if you add DE to your syrup you'll catch all the niter your missing

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks. I will for sure. Appreciate the tip.

[@Mrwillie95]

Tony. can anything great video Phil collins and miss sizzle

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thanks Willie. I enjoy building things for sure. Take care my friend.

[@Mrwillie95]

You welcome Tony