SAP HAPPY Maple Sap Spiles (5 Count) — 5/16" Tree Saver Taps for Maple Trees, Food-Grade Polymer with Friction-Fit Seal | Reusable Ecolo Tapping Spouts, Connects to 5/16" Tubing
Protect the trees that feed you. These 5/16” tree saver spiles reduce wound area by 62% vs old 7/16” metal taps — University of Vermont research confirms trees heal the smaller hole in one growing season. Tap confidently, harvest for decades.
No drips, no wasted sap. Each food-grade polymer spile has a precision taper that creates a friction-fit seal. Where rigid taps crack and split, these flex without snapping. Listen for the thud-to-thwack pitch change — that's your seal.
Three steps, under five minutes per tree. Drill 1.5” deep with a 5/16” bit, tap the spile in with a light mallet, connect tubing or hang a bucket from the built-in lip. Pair with our matching 5/16” drill bit for a perfect hole every time.
Works with every setup. Slide 5/16” ID tubing onto the outlet to run lines, or hang a bucket or bag from the hook lip. Taps sugar maples, red maples, silver maples, birch, and walnut. Part of the Sap Happy system — pairs with our tubing and kits.
Season after season. Rinse with hot water, dry, store — these spiles outlast you. Designed by Michigan sugarmakers who use these on their own trees every season. Complete your setup with our Filter Kit for crystal-clear finished syrup.