Evaporator cleaning

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

I have always used a flue brush to clean the flues on my drop flue evaporator but I have never used a brush to clean the syrup pans. Do you use a brush on the syrup pan and is a a stiff plastic bristle brush or a steel or copper bristle??

[maple flats]

I use a plastic bristle brush. If I have a dark spot to clean I use SS steel wool, coarse type. Seem to work good. I clean them while on the arch and fire them to have it hot but not hot enough to burn me.

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

Sorry, I meant the underside of the pan. :oops:

[Maple Hill Sugarhouse]

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[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

Kevin,

Sounds like a plan! I brush the flues every boil and if I boil for more than 10 hours, I can see the evaporation rate start to drop from buildup.

I have never brushed the syrup pan, so will be anxious to see if that helps any! :D :wink: