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For those following I built the steam stack damper, rain catcher for steam stack( may need revision), and divider plate that helps traps the steam to the flue pan while still venting the front pan. ...

I will give that a shot. I bought the aluminum to build one just haven't gotten to it yet. Had a snafu in the woods involving my vacuum system. Its all good now. The short version is plastic breaks...

Test boil was great. averaging in the 150's on the temp coming out of the preheater. Only boiled for about an hour. That was amazing compared to outside temp sap hitting direct into the float box of...

The coin valve I added is actually the highest point in the preheater system. Still tinkering with it to get it set right. I believe it is set about right now though. Boiled for about an hour or so...

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So I put a few more pictures up for those interested in looking. Tomorrow is a test boil day after I adjust my feed tank height. I realized it is currently level with the...

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Some photos of the progress. it is current sitting back on the evaporator. Supply lines are reconnected. Just my bypass is left to hook up. I'm actually thinking that I...

I'm tracking on that idea. I'll have to see if I have some sheet aluminum kicking around. I have some extra of the aluminum I'm using for the Vs. Once I build the funnel I could use a piece of that...

Nope to the steam stack issue. Haven't got that far yet. Any tips or pics out there would be appreciated while I have it all apart and off the rig. I am skilled at fabrication so if I can see I can...

To answer a few questions of yours. It is a 2x6 setup. I have boiled with it before. Partly why i am so cautious, I don't want to ruin a good thing. I wanted a preheater last year but never got...

where do you source those ss coin vents? Would you have part numbers?

I really appreciate the replies. I'll be honest until about a day ago I didn't realize how flawed it was until i visited a friends sugar house and realized the condensate issues. This lead to the...

I have a feeling that I will be tearing it apart and re configuring it into a parallel setup. The more I read the more problems I keep coming up with. I wont be happy about it but I believe in the...

Has anyone used an automatic air bleed valve from a heating system? Could this type of vent be used to vent steam in side preheater piping?

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current setup. Hoping someone can give me some tips on how to proceed. I know i need to raise the piping and add a drip tray so far. Need to figure out a vent and by pass.

For those wondering. Call Fred in Swanton, VT at leader. They have the hose.

I must apologize for starting another preheater thread but I can't find the answer. I have built a series loop preheater for under my hood. Its current configuration has 12 5' runs plus elbows then...

I'm trying to find the missing hose or pipe that connects the flue pan to the finishing pan. I have attached a picture of the connection. Size is 1.5" pipe.

Thanks for any help in advance.