Fire pit test

[Jaredd91]

I decided to try it out after making my chinney i had some cardboard to burn and there was some water in the pans. It seems to work ok only thing im wondering is should i put a brick base inside also does it matter that the flame is actually hitting the bottoms of the pans? Or am i gonna wanna keep the fire low? Im gonna get a piece of sheet metal or something to cover the front completely when i actually start making syrup. Any other problems ypu see or tips would be great

https://youtu.be/CWpXY50GkY8

[buckeye gold]

Make that fire roar as hard as you can. Don't worry about the flames....some kind of blower or fan in front of that will help.

[Sugarmaker]

Jared,
Buckeye gold is right on the mark. Generally speaking hotter fire = better boiling.
Regards,
Chris

[maple flats]

Keep sap in the pan and have the flames hitting the bottom hard. You will get the best boil if the fire is far enough below the pan so the mid tip of the flame hits. Just like when you solder, heat the fitting with the tip of the flame, not the middle. The tip is where the most combustion of the wood gases has occured.

[Sugarmaker]

Looked at your video. Looks real good to me. Maybe put a brick spacer under both sides of the steel front so the draft opening is at the bottom. Other than that Keep boiling! Start looking for trees!
Regards,
Chris