Insert First, Then Drill
Insert First, Then Drill
Insert First, Then Drill
This ECO spout is using a new insertion method: first insert spout and then use a 3/16" bit to drill the hole. In the picture, the green cap closes the drill passage after the hole was drilled.
Safeguard Sapwood
Insert First, Then Drill
Insert First, Then Drill
First step is to slide ECO spout into the tree to create a shallow slot of 1 to 2.6 cm deep. ECO spout becomes a protecting sapwood conduit and a guide for the drill bit. Then insert the drill bit thru the ECO spout to drill the hole.
Wound Closes Rapidly
Insert First, Then Drill
Wound Closes Rapidly
ECO spout on left vs other method.
When the tapping season is over, remove ECO spout. The sapwood wound will close within hours due to internal tree pressure. On the left, ECO spout is removed leaving little bark damage and the sapwood behind becomes air tight. On the right side, traditional method leaving an open wound for years.
Wound Heals First Year
Wound Heals First Year
Wound Heals First Year
Picture of a maple tree cut at fall. The picture shows the maple tree healed itself during summer time. The internal tree pressure pushed the sapwood slot into a little line after the removal of the ECO spout.
No Air Gap, No Disease
Wound Heals First Year
Wound Heals First Year
Air exposed wound is causing many problems to maple trees. Rapid healing prevent internal tree damages. Air tight sapwood reduces diseases, mold, infection and insects problems.
Similar Yield
Wound Heals First Year
Similar Yield
ECO spout uses a 3/16" drill bit causing 70% less damage compare to traditional 5/16" drilling. Traditional 5/16" spouts have the same ECO spout internal cavity of 3/16", thus matching sap production.