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nmerritt
05-01-2005, 02:20 PM
Is it worth putting a steam hood on.
Currently use a leader 2x4. Thinking of putting a steam hood on the rear pan and leaving the front open. Is it worth it?
themapleking
05-01-2005, 02:25 PM
Why not ? Put a hood on it make a pre heater increase your gph. Every little bit helps.
WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER
05-01-2005, 04:41 PM
If you add a preheater, it would be worth the additional investment. As far as a steam hood, it will not increase your gph unless you have a problem with too much steam inside your sugarhouse.
brookledge
05-02-2005, 08:16 PM
I agree with Brandon, without a pre-heater it's an expense with no gain. But with a proper sized pre-heater it is benificial.
Keith
maplwrks
05-02-2005, 08:39 PM
You can expect a 10% increase with a preheater
WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER
05-02-2005, 10:00 PM
If you are wanting to get a big gph increase, go with a blower and an airtight front or at least a blower. Will give you a huge gph increase! :D