Just finished bricking my new Mason 2x4xl I used 40 full and 40 half bricks IMG_1146.jpgIMG_1174[1].jpgIMG_1150.jpgIMG_1154.jpg
Just finished bricking my new Mason 2x4xl I used 40 full and 40 half bricks IMG_1146.jpgIMG_1174[1].jpgIMG_1150.jpgIMG_1154.jpg
Backyard sapper
Mason 2X4 XL with blower
12x24 post and beam shack
30 taps on 5-Gallon buckets
134 taps on tubing into the shack
15-30 gallons a year for family and friends
Lukie,
You will love the 2x4. Entering year two with my 2x4XL, and had great success with it last year.
One suggestion on your bricking....would be to run a 45 degree chamfer on your top row of bricks along the full perimeter. This will allow more heat to get to the edges of your pan; on the all important outside channels.
Saw a steady 13-14 gph rate; when fueled properly with dry, wrist sized wood. Good luck with your new rig for a great season.
Thanks, Bill
2017 - 3 taps hanging buckets.
2018 - 32 taps on 5 gal. buckets.
2019 - New Mason 2x4 XL. 80 taps
2020 - Barn / Sugarhouse finished. 125 taps. NextGen 1x40 RO
2021 - 157 taps, 100 on 3/16 tubing w/two Shurflo set-ups, the rest on buckets
2022 - 225 taps. 175 on 3/16 tubing, rest on buckets.
2023 - 300 taps. 261 on tubing, 39 on 5 gal. buckets. Four Shurflo 12V set-ups.
2024 - 340 taps. New SL 2x4 hybrid pan. Added second 1x40 membrane to RO
I understand what you are saying . Good idea I will try to get my skill saw set up to do that! the bricks are already cemented in thanks
Backyard sapper
Mason 2X4 XL with blower
12x24 post and beam shack
30 taps on 5-Gallon buckets
134 taps on tubing into the shack
15-30 gallons a year for family and friends
I also have a new 2x4XL, 1st boil this evening.
How do I set up a gradient within the pan from sap at the inlet to syrup at the outlet?
Keep boiling, as you add new sap at the point farthest from the draw off the more dense syrup near the draw off will begin the gradient in between the two. Just watch that it is not trying to make syrup somewhere other than the draw off point. It can and does happen. If that's the case draw off a little almost syrup to get the syrup to move towards the draw off. And your gradient is now established. About that time you run out of sap and it all blends back together for tomorrow.
Clear as cloudy syrup right?
Keep boiling!
Regards,
Chris
Casbohm Maple and Honey
625 roadside taps + Neighbors bring some sap too!
3x10 King, WRU, AOF and AUF
12" SIRO Filter Press.
2015 Ford F250 PSD sap hauler
One Golden named Maggie, Norwegian Forest Cat named Lucy
Too many Cub Cadets
Ford Jubilee and several Allis WD's, and IH tractors
1932 Ford AAB ton and a half, dump truck
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When I fire my Mason 2X4 XL with blower up for the first time probly late February do I have to turn the blower off every time I open the door to put wood in and when I am using the blower do I keep the ash door closed .
I am sure I will figure this all out when I start but thought some one that has one may have some advise ??
Backyard sapper
Mason 2X4 XL with blower
12x24 post and beam shack
30 taps on 5-Gallon buckets
134 taps on tubing into the shack
15-30 gallons a year for family and friends
if you have enough draft, you may not need to turn the fan off. if you don't have enough draft, i'd recommend turning it off. i know on my old arch if i didn't turn the fan off i'd cook my eyebrows.
Awfully thankful for an understanding wife!
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Good luck to all!
Been there done that!
10th year in….
100 sap sacks...Actually, I hope to never have to use them again!
1000' feet of 3/16th on gravity (not sure how many taps yet)
14x14 sugar shack
New 2x5 Hybrid Drop flue from Smoky Lake
5" filter press from Daryl
Sap Dog Chloe
I would keep the draft door closed. The idea is force the air from the fan through the grates into the firebox and an open draft door would defeat that purpose.
60ish taps on buckets
D&G Sportsman 18x63
Turbo RB15 RO Bucket