I did a test boil this weekend and absolutely saw condensation......I think this whole idea may be for naught lol. It came with my new 2x6 but it was a $hitshow of a config. I tried cleaning it up and connecting it properly and allowing it to function as designed. Even if the design is wrong. I will say for the few drops of condensation that drip in I don't think it really will effect anything. Coming out of the end into the float box it wasn't "hot", merely a bit warmer than the water temperature. The float box though, as sap is entering into that, is VERY hot. Im guessing its easily 150-160 degrees being heated by the radiant heat of the evaporator. Right now im more concerned with why this **** thing wont boil as well as my previous evaporator. Ill post that in the evaporator forum though.
2022 4x40" RO, Welch 1397 Vac Pump, 3 Guzzler Pumps, Lapierre Releaser, 1100 taps
2021 Twin Baby Boys, Close to 650 taps
2020 Upgraded RO to 2 post and 7GBS Pump. 265 taps
2019 Smoky Lake 2x6 raised flue, Autodraw system, Maple Jet Filter Press, a beautiful new bride to be my sugaring partner :-)
2017 Expanded Sugar Shack, new 2x6 with float box, NEXTgen Maple RO, 250+ taps, still on sap sacks
2016 Sugar Shack, 2x6 evaporator, 160 taps, all on Sap Sacks
2014 110 taps
2013 35 taps