Question on your Lap Jr 2x5 evaporator
Originally Posted by
Dennis H.
I picked up a Lapierre 2'x5' raised flue evap from the Maple Guys. Great little evap. I had no trouble running it at 25gph. If I had nothing else to worry about but fire the evap I could get about 27gph.
I like the float boxes of the raised flue, I could regulate the level in each pan seperatly.
The evap came with an 24x18" syrup pan and a 24"x42" flue pan.
Hi Dennis,
I just purchased the same Lap Jr 2x5 for 75-100 taps next season. I'm considering whether to add a blower and steam hood and pre heater for the flue pan. The cost is quoted by Maple Guys around $2,000. It's probably worth it (my time) I think for an evaporation boost of 7-10 GPH. Is this around what you paid? I realize your post is from quite a few years ago. Are you still using the 2x5 and still happy with it?
2022 is season 7
2016: 20 taps on buckets, 4 gallons on a borrowed 2x3.
2017: 32 taps on buckets, 8 gallons of syrup, on a "loaner" Lapierre 19x48.
2018: 80 taps. First time tubing. New 10x12 sugar shack, Lapierre 2x5. Made 17 gallons
2019: 100 taps. 22 gallons. Added a small RO 50 gph.
2020: 145 taps, 30 gallons, sold half. Murphy cup is a great addition.
2021: tapped Feb 23, 150 taps, 35 gallons.
2022: 200 taps. I lost 50, added 100. Having fun but short season?