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As I travel between Allegheny and Mercer counties it is interesting on the different weather conditions, and not always with Mercer being the coldest or most snow covered.

Last year I set up and...

The beer wort pump is an interesting concept.
The usual inexpensive drain pumps (that don't require a vent) seem to rely on a built-in electric switch to sense head pressure in the drain pipe...

I guess I can't ask a more odd question than this, but I'm sure I will sometime.

To clean various maple components I want to use very hot water, and that is only available in the block basement...

As part of a response from the makers of ATMOS, it is gluten free-- which is a major concern for my immediate family.
Good to know.

bigschuss,

Don't want to appear more ignorant than my normal self, but I'm back to my computer after a few days away and haven't found your PM to respond.

I think it isn't CDL but LaPierre that carries Trans-O 580, and I found one link for $140 / 7.8 lbs. I don't know if that relates to liquid or solid product, but sounds pricey as you suggested.
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Next year I plan to have a small hobby size divided flat pan evaporator (consider 2x3) to replace my current buffet pan system.
Many posts on this site discuss the need for use of defoamer and the...

I plan to buy a small divided 20"x48" evaporator, and as you would expect it is designed to be reversible flow via spinning the pan.

I'd like to have it equipped with a float box, and a manual...

I know I won't be tapping trees this season, so everything I'm researching will be put into practice for the next season.
For grins and giggles this morning I looked at the two large hardware stores...

Today I was able to acquire three 55-gallon white-ish plastic drums with two bungs in the non-removable top ---- $15 each.
These are reported to have held sanitizing agent for milk production, and...

Craig's List for Pittsburgh area shows a vendor with food quality 55 gallon barrels available. I'm checking for transparent plastic ones at reasonable cost locally.

I'll be stepping up from a 3 buffet pan process to a small divided pan and I hope to add an elevated head tank to feed my anticipated float box.
I'm considering many different variations for a head...

I have no knowledge of the controls for these heaters, but I do know I previously purchased a heat-only "garage version" wall thermostat for a normal furnace that would have allowed temps to 35...

Like Dr. Frankenstein, I'm bringing old stuff back to life with this old thread.
My current (and soon to be replaced) arch and buffet pan method has me draining sap from a 55-gallon drum and tipping...

I have a 60,000 btu propane torpedo heater that I tried in my 32x48 garage at the beginning of winter while last-minute grinding and brush painting a mower deck for family.
Even with a gable vent...

I believe what you are describing is called board and batten where thinner strips are installed to cover the void space between the vertical wall boards.
You'll see many of the folks on this site...

My sugar shack is a 10x10 addition at the back of a roughly 16x16 old pony barn.
The structure was made with Amish rough-cut lumber, and has spaces between each of the exterior boards that I assume...

When my engineer friend and I first built this make-shift arch I learned of a building / contractor supply company a bit south of me where the full-size brick were very affordable -- but that was in...

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Sorry for the sideways picture. Never did learn how to correct that.

Built in 2015 my heavily modified file cabinet arch with 3 full-size buffet pans is roughly a 20x36 evaporator,...

Wally,
You sure that's ONLY for making maple syrup, and not cooking off a bit of adult beverages?

I love the massive TV antenna and dart board -- in case you get bored.
By the way, your original...

CBOYER,
That's a heck of a snow load on your roof.
I'd hate to be on the receiving end when your cooking warms the roof and.....

Did you have professional plans when you built the place, or just...

I read about the various evaporators on the market and wonder if I should step up from my three buffet pan system.
That is, until I read details like Gary experienced and remember when I too found...

I get a kick reading posts from folks in my South Hills of Pittsburgh neighborhood.
I do all my hobby maple at our other property in Mercer County, but due to family issues I haven't had the...

I followed Karen's (Run Forest Run) link to thoughts from Dr Tim and found them very informative to my questions.

I also found this thread of articles interesting....

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I'm sorry, but I have no idea how to rotate the photos.
You can see this stuff right-side-up in our gallery.
If you can rotate them for me, please do.

After getting...