Mosha Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Passed some guys yesterday, watering their palm oil trees from drums of water. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk im surprised to hear that. I thought there was always a lot of rain in your area. Palm (oil) trees need the minimum of 1.2 m of rainfall a year. They also are not to planted above 150 m sea level. We normally get over 4 metres of rain.Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gary A Posted April 30, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2016 I have a very strong 6 inch bore hole. I use a 5,000 watt generator and a 1 HP submersible pump. It takes a lot of gasoline. Today I got a price for a solar system. Complete with a DC pump. The cost was 124,000 baht. That choked me up a bit. I can buy a lot of gasoline for that much money. Hi Gary, I don't knowm how deep is your well. I Googled this ระบบปั๊มน้ำพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ rabob pam nam palang seng athit water pump system using solar energy and got this: http://waterpumpsolarcell.lnwshop.com/ http://www.thaiwatersystem.com/contactus I'm adding this one...:http://www.kasetporpeang.com/forums/index.php?topic=50176.0 This may also be interesting, a kind of hydrological data http://www.dgr.go.th/well_web/WellWEB/Well_web.html The well is 50 meters deep. The pump is down about 36 meters. The local driller hit strong water at 26 meters but he thought the water had too many minerals so he went deeper. It was a flat rate deal. He charged 35,000 baht. He promised good quality water regardless on the depth. He was true to his word. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Finally, it's bucketing it down. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotbeve Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Finally, it's bucketing it down. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk In Chiang Mai as well! Not sure about the farms though..... Good to hear! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Not sure on the flow, but they're tapping. Dam_n hot on a night. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geuda Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 In Loei we started tapping right after Songkran, it rains quite often, not a lot but often enough and trees are producing decently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 First sale of the season yesterday, 31.10 baht per kg @ auction, Udon province. Pitiful amount in weight, we only sold because staff were being swapped around on different plots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sold at 25 2 days ago, and finally got a decent amount of rain. The stream is flowing again. It was starting to stink. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 From not tapping cos it's too hot, to not tapping cos it's too wet. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geuda Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 It often rains and one has to let trees dry out otherwise the rubber flows on the trunk instead of getting into the cup, what a pleasant activity indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 It often rains and one has to let trees dry out otherwise the rubber flows on the trunk instead of getting into the cup, what a pleasant activity indeed.You can tear the bark if it's too wet. We are getting the edge of the Indian Ocean cyclone. Still we needed it. Stream behind the house was almost bone dry.Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codybell Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I appreciate where you guys are coming from and I understand that you are both not tapping for rubber as yet but soon will be. Tthere are some misconceptions that you are working too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 As Manuel the waiter said; "Que?"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wijar Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I appreciate where you guys are coming from and I understand that you are both not tapping for rubber as yet but soon will be. Tthere are some misconceptions that you are working too. and these are..................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geuda Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I appreciate where you guys are coming from and I understand that you are both not tapping for rubber as yet but soon will be. Tthere are some misconceptions that you are working too. What do you mean by that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakling Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I appreciate where you guys are coming from and I understand that you are both not tapping for rubber as yet but soon will be. Tthere are some misconceptions that you are working too. My guess is that we will shortly be seeing a link to some sort of rain shield contraption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wijar Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Nice word this "misconception" bit. Still wandering what this misconception "we" are working to. I think there is a misci=onception here, that we care about an opnionless opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The big danger with tapping while bark is wet is bacteria can and does form on the tree. When this happens it can be spread to other trees via the knife. This bacteria really damages the tree and yang will stop flowing and then tree will become non productive. Tree then needs to be rested for a long period of time.maybe 1 season. Worst case senario is the tree will never be productive again. So beware of this. Cheers Cobbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geuda Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 The big danger with tapping while bark is wet is bacteria can and does form on the tree. When this happens it can be spread to other trees via the knife. This bacteria really damages the tree and yang will stop flowing and then tree will become non productive. Tree then needs to be rested for a long period of time.maybe 1 season. Worst case senario is the tree will never be productive again. So beware of this. Cheers Cobbler Thanks for that Cobbler, I wasn't aware of that danger, I'll ask my wife whether she knows about that bacteria. BTW, does it have a name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 No im sorry i have no idea. I can only tell you its fact. Nothing like a bit of product knowledge eh lmao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geuda Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well cobbler, I spoke to my wife. She knows about it. Her mother has got several trees which do not produce anymore. I suggested to use the flame of a lighter to sterilize knifes before tapping the next tree for so far it's raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well cobbler, I spoke to my wife. She knows about it. Her mother has got several trees which do not produce anymore. I suggested to use the flame of a lighter to sterilize knifes before tapping the next tree for so far it's raining. number 1 rule is dont tap if bark is wet. If you do, You will have problems. Its a real gamble mate. I do understand ,money is the bottom line though. All i can say is i dont know anybody who does tap wet trees as its just not worth the risk. Ive seen tappers carry 3 or so knives to be sure they dont use the contaminated knife on other trees. Another way is to have a rag with metho on it or something like that to sterilize the knife after tapping infected tree or trees. This is quick and effective. Best of luck with it. Cheers Cobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geuda Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hi cobbler, thanks for insisting, I appreciate and will follow your wise advice. Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Sacked our tapper yesterday, he hasn't been tapping the trees on the top of the hill. He'd rather go do building jobs. Wife doesn't want another Burmese, so he is staying, and paying rent/electric. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Have u tried mon? Is it 10 rai? Coz if its 10 rai he can probably make more money building. They will go for the best money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) He is Mon, wife just doesn't want to go through all the paperwork crap. It's a about a 90km round trip to the labour office. It's about 16 or 17 rai. Wife went up this morning, he was only doing 2 rows. A friend has taken over, 50/50 costs shared, and she cuts the grass. Been up already, ya kang young smoking from her belt 555. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk Edited June 5, 2016 by Mosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 5555 ok . For sure your mrs knows whats best. Good to see you still going well. Cant beat the old smoking belt eh. Keeps the yoong or yuung away, maybe a few vin yan as well.555 Cheers Cobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 <deleted> they were growling kratiem among the rubber. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Should say kratom. Sent from my SMART_4G_Speedy_5inch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sold at auction yesterday, Udon province, cup @ 27.05 baht per kg. First sale in a month, only our second this season. Earlier it was too hot and the land too dry affecting output, latetely it's been too wet to tap regularly. Very low in punters and output at the auction, about half from previous year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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