Sorry I missed this or would have added it to the PM. Using the machine you can easily continuously do batches. While one batch is on the machine you can have another one boiling. You take the first batch off the machine and pour the next batch in. I've done that for several days so it does work. Doing it that way you can make about 5-6 batches in 8 hours. Each batch is about 30-34lbs so you could make about 150-200lbs in 8 hours.