Originally Posted by
Sugarmaker
Not sure there is any problem being at 219 too long! Its when you get to 230 you have issues BTDT! Are you sure it wasnt sugar sand in the filters?
BTW we are generally around 217 F when we make syrup. Water boils at about 210.5 here.
Regards,
Chris
It was like sand. It threw me off since there was almost none the other time I did it
Steve
SE Pennsylvania
2022 - 13 taps, RO5, 21x24 SS pan with pre-warmer pan, backyard made wood fired 55gal drum stove - 17.25
2021 - 18 taps, RO5, 21x24 SS pan with pre-warmer pan, backyard made wood fired 55gal drum stove - 12 pints
2020 - 13 taps, RO5, backyard made wood fired 55gal drum stove with 2 lg 6 deep pans - 6.75 pints (very warm winter)
2019 Rookie Season - 14 taps, RO5, turkey fryer with 6 deep pan - 16.5 pints