The day started blustery and snowy. Maybe ½” of snow overnight but the wind blew it around. Temperature overnight 29, but with the wind it was much colder. Cloudy and windy until about 1:00 PM. Then the sun came out and wind dropped.

Into the woods by 6:30 AM for another long day. Three batches in the milk can.

The R/O manufacturer called us last evening after 6:00 PM to discuss compatibility. The R/O had a Grundfos JPS2-A. The new pump is Grundfos JPO5S-SS. We had to check it used the same volts and amps. After a several pictures and discussion it should be compatible.

Made arrangements to get the R/O pump installed. Got one final compatibility question answered. The pump manual said the pump needed priming. That was a problem. The R/O manufacturer says the pump needs liquid so it seals don’t run dry. The head from the tanks should take care of us in most cases except the beginning of the year when we setup. We won’t have enough water yet so will need to add water to the pump.

Still 180 gallons to cook tomorrow. Hoping to cook out this tank with the R/O.

Forecast for 17 overnight and 47 and sunny tomorrow.

Back to the farmhouse by 6:15 PM.