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    Default Bricking a Mason 2x3 XL

    I just got a Mason 2x3 XL and preparing to brick it. If anyone has any experience or advice they would like to share before I start I would appreciate it.
    2022 - 60 taps, WF Mason 12x20 Finisher Bottler,
    2021 - 55 taps, RO Bucket RB10, 10 gal syrup
    2020 - 44 taps, WF Mason 2x3 XL, 4.3 gal syrup
    2019 - 50 taps, 2-18"x24" flat pans over cinderblock arch, 4 gal syrup
    2018 - 50 taps, 2-18"x24" flat pans over cinderblock arch, 3 gal syrup
    2017 - 40 taps, 2-18"x24" flat pans over fire, 2 gal syrup
    2016 - 25 taps, 2 12"x20" warming pans over fire, 1 gal syrup

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    I would think Bill Mason would be more than happy to talk to you about the briking of one his arches.
    2016 - helped at afriend with a small operation, 300+ taps. = hooked
    2017 - 20 taps @ home, 1 gal @ home on propane, then hauled to friends operation
    Bought a whole shack locally, with a Leader 1/2 Pint, moved it home
    2018 - 50 taps, 9 on 3/16 gravity and 41 pails -14 gallons of good sweet stuff
    2019 - 27 taps, 17 on 3/16 gravity and 10 on pails - 12-3/4 gallons of good sweet stuff (most fun I've had with this hobby)

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    If you go on Bill's website their are several links showing how to brick it. Good luck!
    Clay Stroup
    Stroup's Sugar Bush
    Almont, MI

    2016: 20 taps, 2 gallons
    2017: 80 taps, 12 gallons
    2018: 92 taps, 16 gallons
    2019: 110 taps, 34 gallons
    2020: 140 taps, 31-1/2 gallons
    2021: 155 taps, 32 gallons
    2022: 190 taps, 29-1/2 gallons
    2023: 200 taps, 42 gallons
    Leader WSE 2x6 drop flue
    Mason Steam Pan finishing set up
    D & G 7" Filter Press
    Next Gen 180 HPRO RO
    John Deere Gator 4 x 2
    12 x 18 Sugar Shack built in 2019

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