New WSE 2X4 with sediment

[rcbulldog]

I've done a couple boils this year on a new Leader WSE 2X4. Keeping that thing good and hot. I'm getting ready to boil again this weekend and needed to rotate the syrup pan and I've got a LOT of sediment int the syrup pan, flue pan, and float box. It moves in the liquid just like sand but it's not sticking to the pan bottom, I can move it with my finger. I've boiled off about 150 gallons this year and made some very passible A amber.

Any one have any idea what this is? Just your standard Niter?

Thanks guys

[maple marc]

RC, yes, that's niter. It just hasn't had a chance to adhere to the pan yet. I've had a 2x4 WSE stretched to a 2x6 for several years. As long as you are rotating the pan, you might as well drain it and clean it. See my other posts for detailed instructions.

Marc

[rcbulldog]

Marc,
Thanks for the info. I've asked around since posting and everyone says the same thing. When I rotate I run my sweet out through a pre-filter and clean the pan. With that much niter I think I need it as clean as possible.
Thanks again.