Should droplines be replaced when using check valve adapters or spouts?

LNE13-326 (project overview)
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2013: $175,726.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2016
Grant Recipient: University of Vermont
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Project Leader:
Dr. Timothy Perkins
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University of Vermont
Description:
Although replacement of droplines (including spouts) will almost always result in the highest sap production, frequent dropline replacement is fairly costly, thus net profits can be lower than other approaches.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
File:
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Author:
Timothy Perkins, University of Vermont
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
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This product is associated with the project "Improving profits for maple producers through tubing sanitation"
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