Forced air 2x6, Straight or tapered stack?
Hey all,
Still designing my 2x6 for next season. I'm thinking on the stack details. With a forced air arch (AUF and AOF) does the stack need to be tapered or will a straight stack be fine? I would prefer straight stack for simplicity of the build. Any thoughts?
Camp Wokanda
Peoria Park District
2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons
Take my input with discretion, because I am new to sugar making... (but I have built a few stoves and boilers in the past)
I would guess with forced air, you wont need to worry about reducing draft due to the lack of a smooth transition,....
but another advantage to the transition, is it promotes a more even flow of air/heat across the full width of your pan right to the back,... rather than pulling towards the center and creating dead spots in the back corners... Building a transition is a bit of a job, but I think it's worth the trouble.
I appreciate the input.
I should note that the back pan is a 2x4 raised flue. Not sure if this will make a difference in my decision or not.
Camp Wokanda
Peoria Park District
2023 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, sap storage shack w/ 1100 gallon tank - 123 gallons
2022 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, homemade vac filter & water jacket canner - 104 gallons
2021 - 215 on 3/16 shurflo, added 2nd membrane to RO - 78 gallons
2020 - 210 on 3/16 shurflo, upgraded hp pump on RO - 66 gallons
2019 - 150 on 3/16 shurflo, Deer Run 125 dolly RO - 73 gallons
2018 - 120 on 3/16 shurflo, 2x6 raised flue w/hood, homemade arch w/ AUF & AOF - 34.5 gallons
all the big rigs you see are straight stacked thats why i did mine straight.
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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.
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