Looking at buying a Smoky Lake Crescendo auto draw. Looking for feedback on the item and whether you would recommend it or not. Thanks
Smoky Lake auto draw
Looking at buying a Smoky Lake Crescendo auto draw. Looking for feedback on the item and whether you would recommend it or not. Thanks
Dominion and grimm 3 x 8
MemPROtec 600SS
24'x32' sugar house
Two brothers and a best friend
2015- setting up operations
2016- 680 taps on 3/16
215 buckets
2017- 1280 taps on 3/16
2018- 2000 taps on 3/16
Dealer for DSD Stars and MemProTec R.O.s
I don't have their Crescendo auto draw, but I really like their basic auto draw. I just have a ball valve ahead of the auto draw and regulate the flow that way. It was quite easy to regulate the flow. That being said, I'll bet the crescendo is a real step up.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
If you don't have a draw off now then you will really appreciate one when things get to rolling and the syrup starts coming off.
I have a Marcland and really like it. Bottom line is once you have a auto draw off you wont go back to manual draw off! I am sure Smokey Lake and the other big equipment folks will be able to supply you with quotes so you can shop. Good luck!
Regards,
Chris
Casbohm Maple and Honey
625 roadside taps + Neighbors bring some sap too!
3x10 King, WRU, AOF and AUF
12" SIRO Filter Press.
2015 Ford F250 PSD sap hauler
One Golden named Maggie, Norwegian Forest Cat named Lucy
Too many Cub Cadets
Ford Jubilee and several Allis WD's, and IH tractors
1932 Ford AAB ton and a half, dump truck
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I bought a Great Lakes Guardian Auto Draw-Off System last season and ran 800 gallons through it .. I had 1 time that the valve wouldn't open turned out to be gummed up .. I soaked it in hot water for a few minutes and it worked again..now I clean it about every barrel to be safe .. I really like the stack temp option with the wood fired arch . I fill fire box based on that which keeps my rig going at full potential I feel..
30x8 leader inferno
1800 on a liquid ring pump
250 on a guzzler
100 on a shurflo
Well they are currently out of the simplicity model and Kettering the crescendo for a highly discounted price so I figure why not. We don't currently have an auto draw and know it would be a great upgrade for a more affordable price compared to the big company models.
Dominion and grimm 3 x 8
MemPROtec 600SS
24'x32' sugar house
Two brothers and a best friend
2015- setting up operations
2016- 680 taps on 3/16
215 buckets
2017- 1280 taps on 3/16
2018- 2000 taps on 3/16
Dealer for DSD Stars and MemProTec R.O.s
got a simplicity last season, works great price is right nice people to deal with can"t say enough. have a great season
Awesome, thanks for the info guys. I purchased one now just waiting for it to be shipped so we can get it plumbed in
Dominion and grimm 3 x 8
MemPROtec 600SS
24'x32' sugar house
Two brothers and a best friend
2015- setting up operations
2016- 680 taps on 3/16
215 buckets
2017- 1280 taps on 3/16
2018- 2000 taps on 3/16
Dealer for DSD Stars and MemProTec R.O.s
You'll like it, and the currant price makes the move that much better. I have the Simplicity, but would have gotten the Crescendo if it had been $550 when I bought the Simplicity. That's a super price. For those thinking about one, buy the Crescendo before Smoky Lake gets more Simplicitys back in stock. Their loss will be your gain.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
First season with mine last year. Mine worked flawless. We even named ours "NG"... New guy, since it was like having another helper n the sugar house.
2x6 Smokey Lake raised flue w/AUF
16x30 Sugar Shack
7" SL SS filter press
Smokey Lake water jacketed finish pan & bottler
350 RO
517 taps and I seem to keep finding more!
We lust purchased the crescendo, havent made a draw with it yet, but i can tell you its a well made piece of equipment, and it comes with plenty of wire for the valve and probe20161202_201259.jpg20161202_201224.jpg
A&A 2x8 raised flue with hoods and preheater, converted to oil with carlin 201 for 2021
8x12 kitchen
8x12 canning room
H20 7.5 1200 Econox for 2018 added 2nd membrane for 2020
H2O 10" filter press half bank
H2O 2430 gallon storage tank
700+ 5/16 on vacuum, 1000+ on 3/16
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