Crazy question...rather than a blanket and bricks to insulate a 2x4 arch, I see refractory cement is castable and not too expensive. In theory could someone just use the cement on the base and up the walls eliminating the need for bricks and blanket/board? Wondering if it would hold up to the wood and if it insulates as well. Just curious...
2014 - 8 taps, turkey fryer, 130 gallons sap, just under 2.5 gallons syrup.
2015 - 50 taps and counting.
2016 - 60 taps on 3/16 and a Bill Mason evaporator on order.
2017 - 115 taps on 3/16, homemade r/o.
2018 - 150 taps on 3/16, r/o a big help, but lots of leaks killing yield.
2019 - sticking with 150 taps or maybe less, focusing on good vacuum and less waste to increase yield. Doubling up my r/o, and made a vacuum filter that looks promising.