Bottling Room Size

[Super Sapper]

I am putting an 18 by 18 addition onto my garage to house the evaporator and a bottling room. I was thinking of maybe 6 by 12 or 8 by 8. The triple sink will take up a lot of wall and counter space. How much room do the rest of you fee would be comfortable to do the bottling in?

[unc23win]

If you are talking about open bulk containers such as drums then you need room to maneuver them around. Myself I have an RO room which is heated and I do everything else in the same room as the evaporator I think lees rooms is better, but I also do 95% of everything on my own. I filter and bottle right off the evaporator throughout the season and I do not open any bulk containers and I do not bottle in glass.

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

I have a 11x12 kitchen and it is none too big. I have 11' stainless 3 bowl sink on one wall. It is plenty of room but wouldn't want it any smaller.

[mapleack]

If you can afford to go big you will never regret it! Ours is about 16 by 30 and I wouldn't mind more space. I was going to make it 16 by 10 and every day I'm in it I think wow I dodged that one! That said, I've got a 16 x 32 finisher, bottling stand, 3 bowl sink, 8 foot stainless table, two 3 foot stainless tables, commercial oven, hot water tank, RO, refridgerator, vac pump (getting moved soon) and misc shelving in it.

[Super Sapper]

1196511966We got the addition up and after I pour the floor I will put in an 8 x 10 bottling room. When I asked the state if I needed a separate room they said maybe, you could separate by distance. When asked how much distance they said it depends so I figured a separate room would be better. I can use one 3 bay sink for both areas as long as it is convenient to both areas but will need a hand washing sink also.

[MISugarDaddy]

Don't forget that handwashing sink!!! That was the only issue we had when we got licensed last year for the first time. I was given one season to have the sink in place since it was already the first part of February when the inspector stopped by for the inspection.
Gary

[maple maniac65]

Bottling rooms are the new must haves for sugaring. I am steering towards a 8x8x30 foot trailer with a certified kitchen/canning area and refrigerated storage in the front for bulk syrup. I am hoping to also be able to use this for sales at markets around town. It looks feasible on paper for room but in reality I am wondering.