Building a Pan

[Wood burn]

, I'm thinking of building a pan 2x4 flat pan if I want to put dvieders in it do I need drop flues? Also how Tall should the sides be ?

[lfdiaff]

The dividers are for continious flow. The sap comes in one side then after a few hours boiling you can pour close to syrup off the other. No you dont need drop flues to run a divided pan. Drop flues will dramatically increase your boil rate. I did a drop tube pan and doubled the evap rate of my 2x6

[backyard sugaring]

If you are building a flat pan make the sides 8". You will need 3 or 4 dividers. Drop flue are used to boil the sap faster, you can't make syrup in drop tube pan. Good luck. Lee

[ohio sugar]

I just had a 2x4 flat pan made, it has 8" sides.

[Wood burn]

With 8 inch sides how deep should I run the pan to have a good gph . I think with a 2x4 I should have a gph around 10 maybe 12 if I'm lucky . I'm planning on putting the pan on a 275 gallon oil tank evaporator with a blower anyone have a good design for a divider Pan

[Wood burn]

Anyone any good designs for a divider pan?

[minime53]

I have a 3x5 pan without flues and only average between 25 and 30 gallons an hour. The more surface area the better. If you do put in flues i would recommend at least 10" sides. my pan with flues doubled the rate of cook off.