Cinderblock evaporator
This year I'm making my first cinderblock evaporator does anyone have pictures they can post or even email me so I can get an idea of what it should look like inside and out I have the pan already I just need help especially installing the flue thanks
Sam
Shelton,Connecticut
Last year 5 gallons of liquid gold
Samuelvw1@gmail.com
Sam do you plan on making it permanent? There is a big difference in throwing one together for the season and then hiding from the wife when your done and one your hoping to have around for a few years.
Here's what I did...
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Just plain fun.
Also, these siphons came in handy (ladling between pans eventually got boring):
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Last edited by CampHamp; 01-13-2017 at 11:41 AM.
Jamie Jones
2017 - 120 taps, 68G syrup - automated pumping from collection to head tank
2016 - 118 taps (about half on 3/16"), 60G syrup
2015 - 115 taps, 58G syrup - new wireless blower switch and remote pump switch from tank to shack
2014 - 120 taps, 53G syrup - hobby vac
2013 - 120 taps, 40G syrup - Sunrise Metal 2x6, 12x14 sugarhouse
2012 - 44 taps, 6G syrup -gravity tube, 4 steam pans on block arch, plastic greenhouse shack - (I'm hooked!)
Hi Sam,
I'm close by in Ansonia. You're welcome to stop over for ideas of what to do or not. Using steam pans, I get 8-10 gph evap when she's cranking.
Sam, I used a bed frame for the metal frame up top, riveted 1/4 woven rail gasket. With your pan, no need for the cross supports (for steam pans). I riveted the rail gasket because I lift my pans after each boil. Ceramic Rail gasket for your flue pan would be nice n snug.
Oh yeah, one more thing I would consider, going with an 8" pipe.
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Last edited by valleyman; 01-13-2017 at 01:46 PM.
12 taps for 2009.
30+ for 2010.
30+ for 2011.
2012- Still holding around 30+ with no help in sight.
2013-Still a loner but what a Fantastic yielding year
2014- Forever a loner
2017-Still here, after trying to kick the habit.
Down to 15-20 taps with the intent to save my marriage.
Sap Haulers- Kids NADA, I tried but I'm on my own.
Buckets and Sap Saks, 4 steam pans, Block Evaporator, and single burner propane for finishing.
http://s778.photobucket.com/home/Valleyman_bucket
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