Adding a Third Pan

[acouture]

Hi All,

My name is Anthony and I am new to the forum, I have been making my own syrup for about 7 years now and have done small upgrades every year to get to where I am now. This year I am building a new Arch as the current arch I use is simply an old modified oil tank. Last year I built two new pans out of 22 Gauge Stainless, a 2'-0" x 1'-6" finish pan and a 2'-0" x 2'-8" Back pan.

I was wondering about adding a third pan behind the back pan to add more surface area to hopefully increase production a bit. The new back pan would have four channels. Does anybody see a problem with adding a third pan and piping it with two 90 degree elbows into my existing back pan? I just want to figure out all this before I build my new arch.

I posted a picture of my current pans below.

Thanks in advance for the help!

[Schiefe4]

http://www.mapleguys.com/product/lapierre-storm-evaporator-24in-8ft.html

three pans looks normal

[acouture]

So no problem adding a third pan? Or would you maybe recommend adding flues to my existing back pan? If so, what is the easiest way to go about adding flues to an existing pan?

[Schiefe4]

No problem adding a third pan. If you can add flues I would recommend it. Greatly increases your surface area and in turn your evaporation rate. I had my pans built but below are a couple threads that may help you build your own.

http://mapletrader.com/community/showthread.php?6606-Building-a-Flue-Pan/page3&highlight=flue+brake

http://mapletrader.com/community/showthread.php?4532-Home-made-brake-for-Flue-pans

[acouture]

So Maybe I should make my third pan a flue pan. Should I still put dividers in that pan?

[asknupp]

Consider making back pan longer and adding flues.

[lpakiz]

Most, if not all, flue pans have at least one divider. Sketch your proposed pan with the dividers and see how the flow will go. If you are limited to a certain fill location, the flow pattern will dictate where the outlet will be. It's gotta work for your location.