boiling process

[CTsugarMan]

Hey all

Can someone give me the best practice, for boiling... I know to remove foam, but should you stir the boil? Abd what should you do about the ring of dark sticky studd that forms around the edge of the pan?

Any insight would be great thanks

[wiam]

Do not stir!

[CTsugarMan]

Can i ask the reason?

[wnybassman]

Can i ask the reason?

The boil itself keeps things well mixed.

[Starting Small]

I also think it is because with a continuous flow pan you will dilute the "almost syrup" near drawoff if it is mixed.

[CTsugarMan]

The boil itself keeps things well mixed.

wnybassman... how did you convert your flat pan to continuous flow?

[happy thoughts]

If you stir, you'll risk a boil over a lot quicker than you could possibly imagine, especially as you get towards syrup. Don't ask how I know this:o

[wnybassman]

wnybassman... how did you convert your flat pan to continuous flow?

Had the dividers welded into it. Anxious to see if/when I get a draw.