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    Default Anyone out there with a 2x6

    I currently have a half pint evaporator and am thinking about moving up to a 2x6. I would like to visit someone in central or southern Indiana with a 2x6 and see how its run. Preferably with a drop flu pan.

    I have about 130 taps and my rig just isnt made for that kind of flow. So far this year we have made 20 gallons of syrup but are really having to put in lots of hours.

    Thanks,
    Phil...
    Phil Purpura
    Martinsville, Indiana
    (317) 446-0668

    2010 - 55 Taps

    2022
    - 160 Taps on 3/16 Tubing
    - 2 Mountain Maple Controllers with ShurFlo Pumps
    - Kawasaki 610 for Sap Hauling
    - SmokyLake 2x4 Corsair Evaporator

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    Phil, I have a 24X60 drop flue and I will be boiling all day tomorrow. I'm a couple of miles south of I-70 at the ILL. state line.
    Just south of West Terre Haute.

    We can push 30-35 gallons per hour when shes hot.

    You are welcome to stop by.
    2011 19 taps, 5 gallons of syrup
    Moved from turkey fryers to barrel stove.
    A copy of the North American Maple Manual.
    "2012 in the book" 85 taps, new 24"X60" rig 5" drop flue, made 15 gallons
    2013 75 buckets and bags, 50 taps on tubing= 32.6875 gallons in glass.

    http://s1129.photobucket.com/albums/...%20rig%202011/

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    I have a 2x6 drop flue, your welcome to come down and watch.

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    Birdman, you are a lot closer to me than Indiana Jones. Can you give me a call or post directions

    317 446 0668

    Thanks,
    Phil
    Phil Purpura
    Martinsville, Indiana
    (317) 446-0668

    2010 - 55 Taps

    2022
    - 160 Taps on 3/16 Tubing
    - 2 Mountain Maple Controllers with ShurFlo Pumps
    - Kawasaki 610 for Sap Hauling
    - SmokyLake 2x4 Corsair Evaporator

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    Phil I didn't collect enough to boil today, should run Sunday. Monday looks good for boiling I hope. I live at 3386 Mt Ebal Rd Bloomington 47401. If you would like to google it or give me a call 812-606-7645 Pat

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    I have a 2x6 with drop v-flues.
    Matt M.

    2008 - 15 taps, boiler made from a file cabinet, 4 gal pots
    2009 - 31 taps, same boiler
    2010 - 71 taps, new 2x6 homemade evap, flat stainless pans
    2011 - 99 taps, new sugar house, same evap as above, working on flue pan
    2012 - 138 taps. New 2x3 V-flue pan
    2013 - 150 taps.
    2014 - Shooting for 200 taps, new dedicated sugar shack, will start work on new pans and evaporator.

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    Hello I'm thinking about next season already and would be interested to know roughly the boiling rate of a 2x6 with drop v-flues.
    Thanks
    Robert K

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    I have not really checked it, but if you keep the fire hot, it can boil around 25+ GPH. My pan is a 2x3. It might be for sale soon.....
    Matt M.

    2008 - 15 taps, boiler made from a file cabinet, 4 gal pots
    2009 - 31 taps, same boiler
    2010 - 71 taps, new 2x6 homemade evap, flat stainless pans
    2011 - 99 taps, new sugar house, same evap as above, working on flue pan
    2012 - 138 taps. New 2x3 V-flue pan
    2013 - 150 taps.
    2014 - Shooting for 200 taps, new dedicated sugar shack, will start work on new pans and evaporator.

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    Evaporation rate I think is 2.5 gal per square foot. 2x6=12x2.5= 30 gal per hour. I get real close to that with 2x6 with 3' drop flue. Sap level has a lot to do with evaporation rate also.

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    depends slightly on the rig. with my 2x6 with a 4ft drop flue pan stock average 33-35 gph added forced air this year big difference I can get 42-43 gph average depending on moisture of wood although not sure why its called a wood saver because you go through more wood!!! . you can go REALLY crazy and invest in a steam away that will get you another 20 gph. but it would be better to go with just an RO which I will be doing for next year.
    may your sap be at 3%
    Brad

    www.willowcreeksugarhouse.com
    585 or so on Vacuum, about 35 on buckets/sap sacs
    Atlas Copco GVS 25A Rotary Vane vacuum pump
    MES horizontal electric releaser
    2x6 ss phaneuf Drop flue, Leader woodsaver blower, homemade hood
    300gph H2O RO
    husquvarna 562 XP
    Its Here!!! 2024 season is here get busy!!!

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