New 2X6 arch and divided pans - $1,450 - Anyone familiar with this guy/product?

[bagpiper]

Found this on Craigslist; the link is posted below. The guy's name is Randy and he is in Spofford, NH. Sounds good and the pictures look nice. I'm wondering if anyone has seen the product or done business with him?

vdhjg-5501387458@sale.craigslist.org

This is a new unit, It is a 2'x6' maple syrup evaporator for making maple syrup. It comes with three food grade 304 stainless steel pans. The front pan is 2' x 2' x 8" with two flow dividers. The rear pan is 2' x 4' x 8" with two cross dividers. The pre heater is 8" x 8" x 24". All the fittings are included. The arch is made of 14 gauge steel with a 1/4" plate steel front. The grate is included. The door is external and filled with fire blanket to keep it from warping and twisting. This unit should get about 15 to 18 GPH of evaporation. I have been building them for over 7 years and do about 25 to 30 a year. Starting to get busy please don't wait until the last minute or you will miss out for this years sugar run. The unit uses 105 fire bricks they are not included. It takes a standard Leaded 2' x 4' stack it is not included. Any questions please call me at 603-748-9927

[SmellsLikeSyrupNH]

I've been watching the ads myself for about 2yrs now. The product looks good.


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[prettygoodatmakingsugar]

Its just to bad it doesnt have a flue pan out back even for a bit more money. I have talked to him on the phone seems like a nice guy.

[steve J]

Wow so with a blower I bet you could get around 25 gph ? that's a pretty good price I paid that for a 2x4 with blower.

[NHguy]

posted my review of his work here:http://mapletrader.com/community/showthread.php?28319-Batch-boiling-vs.-continuous-flow-What-should-I-do

happy to answer any questions - but im impressed with his work so far

[amasonry]

Hey guys. I have a 2x6 arch randy made for me. it works great. nice guy, will work with you so u get what you need. the only thing is his arches have no slope in back of fire box. but still boils hard.

[CaptT820]

Does he sell these units without the pans, arch only? Just curious if anyone knows.

[CaptT820]

I contacted him and answered my own question. He does sell arches only in whatever size you desire. I have one being built right now and will give a review once I have possession of it.

[NhShaun]

Replying here in case anyone else ends up looking for reviews of Randy's equipment. I ordered a just the 2x6 set of pans with the preheater in 2016 and have been using it every year since then. I have had no issues with them so far at all. Only operator error and scorching them twice, but they survived and are still fully functional. He is a great guy to deal with and does quality work.

[CaptT820]

I ordered one of Randy's 2x6 arches last year and have yet to put it into use this season, but very much looking forward to it. Very good construction for the price he charges.