Y can I not find a cheap used 5x14 arch for drop.flue anywhere?

[Andrewvanevery]

I can not find one anywhere im willing to rebuild one but I.atleat need a start .so please help lol

[unc23win]

How cheap is cheap?

http://www.sugaringequipment.elapierre.com/produits_en.asp?no=2

[Andrewvanevery]

not sure I just really need one do u have one for sale?

[Andrewvanevery]

I just need the.arch I.have the pans

[PerryFamily]

I have one. It does need to be re-tinned. All castings are good one door is cracked. Stack is good.
Does come with pans. 1984 leader drop flue in absolutely excellent shape.
Message me for details.

[J. hutchins]

I have some old leader air tight doors and front end I could let go for cheap if you find the arch.

[maple flats]

Keep looking, the larger sizes are often easier to find and cheaper since so many are moving to smaller evaporators as a result of running an RO. You might need to buy a whole rig and then sell the pans if you don't want to keep 2 sets.

[Sugarmaker]

Check with Ray at Deer run maple. There may have been one at his auction last Sat. It was 5 or 6 feet wide, needed retined and some structural work.
Regards,
Chris

[Kngowods]

At ray's auction the big one I am thinking about was a 6x16 I think and it went for $500 I think I wasn't really paying attention it was a leader. We were kicking ourselves for not buying it for scrap

[Andrewvanevery]

Thanks every one I gave up and got a 3x12 complete set up retined arch new.bricks.and stack I also got hoods for 3500 does that seem like a fair price

[Sugarmaker]

If your happy and the seller is happy then it was a fair price. New equipment is up there!
Some pictures when you get a chance?
Regards,
Chris

[Andrewvanevery]

I will post pics soon the.arch isnt finished yet there in process of re tinning it now I was asked if I wanted the fire board as well as the brick any opinions on that any one ?

[lpakiz]

You need the insulation AND the brick...

[red maples]

It depends on what you concider cheap but I see larger older wood evaps everywhere for pretty cheap, pretty much what I paid for my 2x6 ($3100 6 years ago used) or even cheaper around $2000 to $5000. Folks can't get rid of the things because what maple flats said. folks are switching out the giant evaps going to and RO and a 3 x 10 or 4 x 12 with steam away package etc. Especially with grants availiable they will pay a pretty good chunk of the bill. cutting the costs way down and using a 1/4 or less of what type of fuel you are using to produce the same amount of syrup. I personally love the fact I can use my 2x6 on 600 taps and use 2.5 cords of wood for the season. this last year was weird I think I paid a lot more to heat my RO room than I did actually using the machine. Sorry got off topic there. anyway they are around.