Can I use iron pipe as frame for a gas evaporator?
Thinking about next year --
I want to build a frame so I can use 6 gas burners to boil on 3 full size steam pans. Eventually I can ditch the steam pans and get a similarly sized pan from Silver Creek that is 18x34 (almost a perfect fit).
Questions:- Would iron pipe work to make the frame instead of welded angle iron? Any thoughts on pipe diameter?
- How much of a lip do I need for the edges of the pan to sit on?
- The fittings on the corners will be taller than the pipe (rails) so I'll plan on using arch/rail gasket to fill that void.
- Does the pan need any support in the middle or just around the edges?
Some photos I've collected over time to help visualize this idea:
18x34.jpg
20 ga combo-800x800.jpg
SDdave-burners 11in on center with 2x4 div pan .jpg
2021: 28 taps. 18"x36" flat pan and dual natural gas burners.
2020: 31 taps. 3 full size steam table pans on a custom 6x water heater natural gas burner setup.
2019: 31 taps on silvers. Back porch gas cook top with 2 full size steam table pans. An amazing 14.9 gallons in my backyard!
2018: 22 taps on 9 silvers. Propane turkey fryer and full size steam table pan on electric stove. I made 4.25 gallons in my backyard!