Was the Arch board you got brittle? The board I picked up not too long ago seemed very brittle and had what I thought was a funny smell to it on one side.
Was the Arch board you got brittle? The board I picked up not too long ago seemed very brittle and had what I thought was a funny smell to it on one side.
The board I got was not brittle. It is easy to cut and you could snap pieces in your hand if you wanted. You could also dent the board with just hand pressure if you wanted.
I did not notice any odd smell with the board that I got.
2016-2018, 50 taps on hobby vacuum, boiling outdoors on the Mason 2x3.
49 taps 2015, mix of hobby vacuum and gravity, boiling outdoors on the Mason 2x3.
42+4 taps 2014, still on a WF Mason 2x3 Hobby Evaporator
43 taps 2013 on a WF Mason 2x3 Hobby Evaporator
10 taps 2012
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Just picked up my 2x3 mason. Before cutting and bricking the inside, I just wanted to confirm w folks that this pattern is what others are still recommending. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!
i installed this on my mason 2'x4
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2018 25 taps, two turkey fryers, 4 gallons
2019 75 taps, Mason 2'x4, XL, 10'x12' shack
2020 150 Taps Mason 2x4XL RO15 Bucket. no sugar%
2021 250ish Taps Mason 2x4 XL RO 20 bucket , going to be busy, 40 gallons made
2022 400ish taps 2x4 Smokey Lake Drop Flue single post 4x40 RO
https://photos.app.goo.gl/vZj2hHkXpKSBJqJFA
https://www.facebook.com/kelseybrook...FIVmIotuulHl4W
Yup, got the blower.
Thanks for the tip on the control switch.
Ceramic blanket vs fire board - Thoughts?
i used this because it was cheap
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ceramic-Fib...72.m2749.l2649
2018 25 taps, two turkey fryers, 4 gallons
2019 75 taps, Mason 2'x4, XL, 10'x12' shack
2020 150 Taps Mason 2x4XL RO15 Bucket. no sugar%
2021 250ish Taps Mason 2x4 XL RO 20 bucket , going to be busy, 40 gallons made
2022 400ish taps 2x4 Smokey Lake Drop Flue single post 4x40 RO
https://photos.app.goo.gl/vZj2hHkXpKSBJqJFA
https://www.facebook.com/kelseybrook...FIVmIotuulHl4W
Adding to thread, I found this video quite useful even though I'm using a different evaporator
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sxN0xxQBslg&t=554s
I only used 1/4 of the concrete in my tub... use the rest to cover inside or hold for later in case I need it?
A skim coat over the inside wouldnt hurt. It will help protect the bricks and seal up the seams.
Jake
smoky lake 2x6 drop flue SSR on homemade arch
235 taps on 2 gast 1550s and lappiere releasers
24x12 sugar house
2019 Kubota L2501 work horse
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