+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: arch board

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    indiana
    Posts
    193

    Default arch board

    Thinking of taking my firebrick out of my evap. and lining it with arch board, [I think is what it's called] and rebricking the arch. Would this make sense, as what I understand is with arch board your outside of evap. will only get warm while boiling, where now mine would melt your skin off. If decide to arch board it, where is the best place to get arch board from?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Barto, Pa.
    Posts
    37

    Default

    I would recommend lining it with the arch board. I can actually touch the outside of my arch while boiling. I bought mine from Bascom Maple in New Hampshire.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    sherburne ny
    Posts
    48

    Default

    check classified section .

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Beaver Falls,NY
    Posts
    249

    Default

    You can also find it on ebay by typing in ceramic board. Many people also use ceramic blanket.

    Sugarsand
    4x12 arch
    new custom flues
    New custom front pan
    600 buckets town trees
    1500 3/16 taps
    D&G filterpress
    16x32 3rdgen canner
    member NYMPA
    Director American Maple Museum
    Director NNYMP COOP
    Asst. Chief BFFD
    Retired(now working for free)
    2015 Mahindra 70hp

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Evansville, IN
    Posts
    105

    Default

    As a fellow Indiana mapler, I'd recommend Sugar Bush Supplies in Mason, MI. I'm about as far away from Michigan as one can get and still have an Indiana address ;-)

    They stock all of the supplies needed for sugaring and they also produce a many gallons of suyrup so they have experience using their products.

    I'm just another satisfied customer. Hope it works well for you.

    --andrew

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Poultney VT
    Posts
    2,420

    Default

    I believe board is a better insulator than blanket, rustybucket had some posts on it. My unit is all blanket thinking about doing the board cost more bit is better. You only need brick where you through wood no place else.
    Business Name
    Flat Lander Sugaring (who would think a guy from Az be making syrup)
    125 on Sap Suckers
    Close to 475 High Vac
    400 gravity adding more
    leader 2x6
    home made preheater
    hoods
    1 7D749 for AOF
    New FLS Tsunami Arch
    4 membrane TR Industries RO 2HP 3 phase 601GPH 250 PSI
    PID Display for Arch Temp.
    Chumlee of the trader

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    indiana
    Posts
    193

    Default

    Flat lander, If I understand this correctly, you only put bricks where you put wood, I assume only on the sides of the fire box, since there is grate on bottom, would this be correct? If so I will have a lot of bricks left over, as long as they don't break getting them out. Thank you guys for the feedback.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Poultney VT
    Posts
    2,420

    Default

    Yea, I have bricks on side wall where I load wood and under the flue pan so I can brush the flues and not rip up the blanket. Bricks have no insulation value and when you shut down they hold heat now that I'm running 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 deep that's not a problem but back when I was 3/4" I really had to watch pans on shut down.
    Business Name
    Flat Lander Sugaring (who would think a guy from Az be making syrup)
    125 on Sap Suckers
    Close to 475 High Vac
    400 gravity adding more
    leader 2x6
    home made preheater
    hoods
    1 7D749 for AOF
    New FLS Tsunami Arch
    4 membrane TR Industries RO 2HP 3 phase 601GPH 250 PSI
    PID Display for Arch Temp.
    Chumlee of the trader

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
    Posts
    1,080

    Default

    I have been using stainless sheeting instead of firebrick. It has been 2 years and what I have learned so far is that I needed relief cuts in the firebox area with roughly 1/8 inch plate or it warps pretty bad. under the flue pan I just have stainless sheeting from appliance skins and it seems to work fine to protect the blanket. I have no experience with arch board but have read that it likes to crumble after a couple of years if it is disturbed.

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts