Grimm Filter Canner

[adk1]

So I have a lead on an older Grimm Filter Canner with stand. Its a 12"x20" with the faucet and thermometer. He is asking $450..Thoughts?

[jrmaple]

Just make sure to check to see if it is soldered or welded, if it is soldered, then there could be issues… In my opinion, for a 12x20 finisher, you can't go wrong with a WF Mason, and for only $50 more you can get a brand new canner/finisher. http://www.wfmasonwelding.com/finishersbottlers.html

[GeneralStark]

Price seems high to me, especially if it is "older". Really depends upon how old and what condition it is in, and if it has a rack for filters. I would throw a lowball offer at him and see what happens.

[Urban Sugarmaker]

I have a WF Mason 12x20 finisher/bottler (filter/canner) unit. Beautiful craftsmanship and less money than others I have seen on the market. The Mason unit also has lever on the back that tilts the pan so you can easily drain all the syrup "hands free".

[Loch Muller]

Sounds like a lot for an old canner. Make sure it is lead free solder, the Grimm canner I have has the "lead free for maple use" plate right on it.

[adk1]

If I were to guess it is lead, I would guess it is 30 years old or better. Having said that, my 1993 King pans have lead solder. I believe it was 1998 when it was banned?

[PerryW]

I have 2 grimm 12x20 canners; one with a rack for filtering and one to reheat drums of syrup in. I think they work great and I filter all my syrup through them and make an average of 110 gallons per year. As mentioned above, it seems pricey unless it includes the rack, cover, stand and burner.

[adk1]

It includes the pan, rack, cover, thermometer and stand/burner so complete.