Getting started. Need advise. Grimm 2x6

Good evening,

I have spent many sugaring seasons tapping trees, giving the sap to friends and then helping them boil. I am looking to do some for myself. Today I came across a Grimm 2x6 under a pile of rubble and a lot of dust. It does not appear to be in bad shape, but is old. The evaporator pan is a drop flue and the syrup pan has 3 dividers running cross ways (not front to back). The pans are soldered tin. I am not sure what to even offer for it, and I am not sure the old lady knows what to ask. Assuming no leaks, what is it worth? The arch is not burned out at all, and even if it was, I could fix it.

What would be the minimum number of taps I would need to run this unit?

Are there concerns with soldered tin?

Thanks for Amy help anyone can give.
Scott

if its in decent shape and usable i wouldnt hesitate paying 1500/2000 for it.english tin pan boil fantastic.all pans were soldered at one time so no its not a problem just dont scrub the solder as its probably lead base.as far as tap count,i boiled for years on a 2x6 raised flue grimm and ran 200 taps with few problems

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this just sold for around the same price. I would be more inclined to offer 800 to a 1000 no more than 1500.
minimum taps I would say 50. It takes 20 to 25 gal to flood pans and with out the forced air you would probably be around 15 to 20 gal an hour.

Going to go and check it for leaks tonight. We will see!