Pics of my A&A 2.5x10 evaporator

[heus]

I finally got the pads poured and set up the evaporator. I still have not done a test boil.

[heus]

Here is the inside of the airtight door, and the grates. The bricks are only dry-fitted at this time.

[western mainer]

Looks good. I need to pour and pad for mine also. Thanks for sharing the photo's.
Brian

[Sunday Rock Maple]

Nice!

Is A&A the manufacturer?

[heus]

Yes out of Ulysses, Pa and sold through Ray Gingerich at Deer Run Maple in Orwell, Ohio. If you do a search there is quite a bit written about A&A Metal.

[maple flats]

Looks nice. Isn't Ray Gingerich a good man to deal with? I liked the way he does business, he made my RO, good man! Now you need to do that test boil. Congrats!!.

[heus]

Yes Ray is a good, honest person. I hopefully will purchase one of his ROs in the future.

[Sugarmaker]

Jason,
That is a great looking rig hope it boils as good as it looks.
I have a design in my head to improve the front hood steam venting if you ever need it!
Not on here much so you could email me.
Regards,
Chris

[Daves Maple Farm]

OK...I`ll ask the dumb question of the night...TEST BOIL???...what, why, when and where! New to this, so sorry! Guess what I am really asking, what are we looking for other then hot water??

[Gary R]

Dave,

What can be more exciting than watching water boil?:) I did a test boil last summer with water. I wanted to check for leaks and see if I was going to get the anticipated boil rate. I found a major leak in the preheater and made some adjustments to the fire box and forced air to get a good rate. I didn't want to try that stuff with sap waiting to be boiled.

I occasionally drive through Sligo on trips to Butler or Clarion. If possible, I'd like to stop in for a visit. I enjoy seeing others set ups and talking maple. PM me if you'd like.