Drawing off syrup on one side
I would like to draw all my syrup off on one side of the evaporator (I have a 2x6 Leader Patriot). My idea is to draw off into a finishing pan and hook up directly from that to my filter press and into the canner without having to carry the syrup at all. I know I'll have a build up of sugar sand if I just draw off on one side so I'm thinking about running a copper or stainless pipe from the right side draw off across the front of the arch above the fire door (not insulated) to the left side of the evaporator. I know I may need to wrap the pipe in insulation to keep it from getting too hot in the pipe. Has anyone tried this? How did it work? I would likely have an extra valve so I could draw off the right side into a bucket or to test with my Murphy cup as well but I'd really not have to haul the syrup if I don't have to. Any other ideas or suggestions?