My New 2x6 A&A Toy

[Springfield Acer]

I bought a new 2x6 A&A evaporator this spring and have been remodeling the shed out back to house it.
I sheeted and painted the walls and got the roof flashings in.
Then I set the arch, installed the OFA headers, lined, and bricked.
I got the chimney flue installed including a cable operated stack topper.
Now I've got the pans clean and set in place to continue with flues and a cable hood lifting set up.
It seemed like I had soooo much time in May.
Now if I can get the pictures to upload.60286027602960306031

[heus]

You are going to run more than 70 taps right? Looks great.

[Springfield Acer]

I tapped out all my sugar maples last year at 70. I have cleaned out another section of reds that I can add another 125 to 150 taps. I'm planning on working on that as soon as the new evap is ready.
Vacuum would be nice but probably not this year.

[Sunday Rock Maple]

Very well done --- it'll be a happy time when you take the first draw off!

[Gary R]

Randy,

It looks real nice. See, you didn't need any help on the bricks;) When's the test boil? Time is closing in on us. Hopefully the rest will come together fast.

[Springfield Acer]

I've been thinking about that test boils a lot lately. I should get some work done through the holidays and with a little luck get all the stacks and this year's version of a head tank done. Then it will be blowers, trim and wiring. I hope to boil by mid December. If not, I'm hurting for getting tubing run!:o

[gmcooper]

Nice evaporator! Maybe it is the angle of the photos but the evaporator looks awfully close to the wall on one side.

[maple flats]

You might want the cover the header from the heat. Use refractory cement. Only leave the nozzles exposed. The heat WILL be intense.

[Springfield Acer]

You might want the cover the header from the heat. Use refractory cement. Only leave the nozzles exposed. The heat WILL be intense.

I've seen pictures of fireboxes with what I assume is what you are describing. Apparently the refractory cement will stick pretty well to the adjacent fire brick/pipe and withstand the occasional hit from fire wood.
Is there a certain type of refractory cement to ask for?
Is there any special things to know regarding application and surface prep?
I would prefer that the headers not warp all over the place so I'm all ears.