Maple Syrup Sap Collection Tubing (250 Feet) — 5/16" Food-Grade UV-Blocking Maple Tapping Line | Kink-Resistant, Freeze-Flexible Sap Tubing for Backyard Sugaring

Block UV, protect your sap. Clear tubing grows algae within 48 hours — our azure-blue tint blocks UV penetration, keeping sap clean from spile to bucket. Food-grade material for direct sap contact, no off-taste, no contamination.

Stays flexible when it freezes. Standard vinyl tubing cracks at cold connection points, leaking sap overnight. Cold-weather plasticizers keep this line pliable across the full sugaring range — 0°F to 60°F — so joints hold tight all season.

Sized to fit, nothing to adapt. 5/16" inside diameter slides directly onto Sap Happy spile outlets and standard 5/16" barbed fittings — no adapters, no hose clamps, no wrapping. Cut to any length for drop lines or lateral runs.

From a few trees to a full sugarbush. Use as 3-foot drop lines from spile to bucket, or run longer laterals between trees with 5/16" tee and straight connectors. Pairs with Sap Happy spiles, drill bit, and Filter Kit for a complete system.

Built for more than one season. Flush with hot water after the last boil, dry completely, coil and store out of direct sun. This tubing holds up year after year.. 250 feet in this roll.

Your Sap Line — From Spile to Bucket The tubing between your spile and your collection vessel matters more than most beginners realize. The wrong line grows algae, cracks in the cold, or kinks at the worst moment. Sap Happy tubing is built to avoid all three. Why is the tubing blue? The azure-blue tint blocks ultraviolet light. Clear tubing allows UV to penetrate, triggering algae and biofilm growth inside the line within 48 hours. That green buildup clogs flow and contaminates sap. The blue tint keeps the interior sterile for the entire season without chemical treatment. Will this tubing crack in the cold? No. Standard vinyl becomes brittle and splits when temperatures swing from 15°F at night to 45°F during the day. Cold-weather plasticizers keep this line flexible across the full sugaring range — 0°F to 60°F. Connections stay sealed through freeze-thaw cycles all season. What size spiles and fittings does this fit? 5/16" inside diameter — the standard for modern tree saver systems. Slides directly onto any 5/16" spile outlet, including all Sap Happy spiles and the Ultimate Kit spiles. Also fits standard 5/16" barbed tee and straight connectors for multi-tree lateral systems. How much tubing do I need? For drop lines (spile to bucket), cut 3-foot sections — this length creates a natural siphon effect that increases flow. One 250-foot roll covers approximately 83 trees. For lateral runs, measure your spacing and add 10% for slack. How do I clean and store it? Flush with hot water after the season. No soap. Dry completely, coil loosely, store out of direct sunlight. This tubing lasts many seasons with proper care. What trees can I use this for? Any sap-producing species — sugar maple, red maple, silver maple, birch, black walnut, and box elder. Part of the Sap Happy system, designed to work together from tree to table.