Stainless Steel Taps - Maple Sap Pail Spout & Hook - Spiles for making Maple Syrup (5)

Taps were sturdy. I also purchased 5/16 tubing to fit on the ends of the tap, but due to the lip on the end of the tap, the tubing does not fit -- so frustrated as today was the perfect tapping day. I tried the boiling water trick on the tube and using a razor to slice the tube slightly, but to no avail. Will have to return these and purchase traditional/disposable taps or another ss design so tubing will work. These taps would work with a bucket attached sans tubing (check to be sure the hook is long enough for your bucket), but I have raccoons to contend with and need the bucket covered and tubing to the bucket. Sadly, these need to be returned.

Make sure to wash and rinse to remove machining oil. Much better than plastic taps but pricey.

Good quality product

Excellent taps, but hooks are too small and there is no way to accommodate a lid. I ended up zip tying the lids to the hooks, but next year I will have to look for another hook system as it is too small to hold the bucket safely. (one was knocked off and spilled about 1.5 gallons of sap)

I like these spiles! They are solidly built, and easy to use. The smaller diameter means they are not as hard on the maple trees as traditional 7/16” varieties. The only caveat I would add is that you have to be sure to get all of the sawdust out of the hole drilled, as it can otherwise clog this spile. Once that’s done, they work great! Completely happy with these’

These spikes worked great. They are vdry sturdy and held up to repeated use.

Just what I wanted.

These are really nice taps! Ive tried a few different types, and these are probably the best. You can use them a couple different ways, you can either have them drip directly into the bucket, or you can use tubes with them.

Perfect for tapping our maple and hanging a bucket. Meets expectations.

Very nice sturdy taps.