Russ: the temp.'s have been working for me, but I hope it doesn't burn me at the end of the season.
Bruce: two years ago, I tried moving the back ramp around, but found if I moved it too far back to restrict flow, it did lower stack temps, but it seemed to move too much of the heat under the syrup pan and the boil in the back of the pan suffered. I think a damper would work better because it's further from the firebox...hopefully leaves the hot spot under the flue pan, and it's adjustable. IMO, if you're looking at a minor expansion, go w/ a larger evap. or a steamaway. If looking at a major expansion, get an RO.
Cardigan, Nearing's book is a good read, but who's Rand?
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