Who is running a 2x6 Max flue on a non leader arch?

[Dill]

Specific I know, just trying to figure out what'll be the most bang for my buck in upgrades. I just don't like running my D&G setup and while I would like to go to a 3x8, ya just can't find them used.
So I was thinking about keeping my arch and swapping out the pans, trade in, is actually pretty good on small arches.

[Thad Blaisdell]

Your best bet would be keep what you have and buy a small RO. That is the biggest bang for the buck.

[tuckermtn]

Dill-

I will second Thad's suggestion- a RO is by far the best bang for your buck.

Here are my numbers-

2.5x8 grimm wood fired. Can do 50-60gph.

If I went with a MAX pan alone which I think Leader wants around $5500 for, it would gain me 30 or so more GPH. so spend $5500 and my total sap per hour process rate is 80-90gph.

I added an old 500 gph RO that with all rebuilding and insulating a room cost me $4800 and my process rate is now 550-560gph.

You could get a 150 gph or 300gph RO in good shape for $5000-6000 and be way ahead of the game.

Perhaps Russ Lampron can share his numbers with you as he has a 2x6 and a 150gph RO.