No that my fault. I typed in new maple syrup evaporators for 2020 and then down the list was a heading for Maple Syrup Equipment for sale or trade Public Group/Facebook. Try clicking on this and it will give you a lot of different equipment and also have in there the maple dudes items. again sorry.
2004 - 2012 2x3 flat pan 25 to 60 taps
2012 2x3 new divided pan w/draw off 55 taps
2018 - didn't boil surgery - bought new evaporator
2019 new SML 2x4 raised flue high output evap. 65 taps
made 17 gal. syrup
2020 - only put out 53 taps - made 16.25 ga.l syrup
2021 - Didn't work out
2022 - 25 taps on bags / 8 taps on 3/16's line - late start
No worries . If you included a link in your post it didn’t work. I can’t click on anything , unless it is my phone doing it .
Originally Posted by Pdiamond
The Mini Pro is a nice unit because it has a complete float set-up similar to the larger evaporators. While it is a little narrower than a 2x4, it does have an actual flue pan so the evaporation rate will be similar to a traditional 2x4. At 100 taps it would work well, but if you got to a 150+ you would be better off looking for a 2x6. If you have any other questions feel free to contact us directly.
Smokey Lake w/free shipping.
https://www.smokylakemaple.com/produ...nt=50-100-taps
2020 ~New Smokey Lake Dauntless w/flat pan
Home made coil pre heater
40 taps on drop lines
7 on hanging buckets
I think I’m gonna get a Smokey lake maple product . I’d like a 2x5, but may get a 2x4 for this season and see if I need to upgrade . My next question. Which style pan should I get ? Flat, flat divided , hybrid , or a raised or drop flue ? I’ve been reading about the differences in them , and I am kinda leaning toward a hybrid setup.
Talk with the folks at Smoky Lake they will be able to give you the better information. Were it myself, i would probably choose the hybrid hobby pro pan.
2004 - 2012 2x3 flat pan 25 to 60 taps
2012 2x3 new divided pan w/draw off 55 taps
2018 - didn't boil surgery - bought new evaporator
2019 new SML 2x4 raised flue high output evap. 65 taps
made 17 gal. syrup
2020 - only put out 53 taps - made 16.25 ga.l syrup
2021 - Didn't work out
2022 - 25 taps on bags / 8 taps on 3/16's line - late start
In my experience, having used both hybrid pans and separate flue and syrup pan setups, there is a distinct advantage to having separate pans when it comes to cleaning. For me, removing an 18x18 syrup pan for cleaning out sugar sand mid season is much easier than on a larger 18x48 or 2x4 hybrid pan.
60ish taps on buckets
D&G Sportsman 18x63
Turbo RB15 RO Bucket
There is a nice looking 2x7 rig in the classifieds straight north of you in vt. There are some smaller options listed as well.
Kcorey, I'm in Killingworth. This year I'm going to do 60-70 taps on a WF Mason 2x3. It's my first year with it and I can't wait. I really enjoy the hobby and don't mind spending hours boiling. I would think a 2x4 would be more than enough for under 100 taps. Even if you get a huge run on back to back days, say that puts you up to 300 gallons. you could easily boil that off in a weekend if you can get 15+ GPH rates on a 2x4 (Depending on the pan). I think a Mason rig would be almost impossible to get this late in the season. Good luck this year!
2021 - 40 on 3/16, 20 on buckets. Added Shurflo.
2020 - New Mason 2x3, 60 taps. 30 on 3/16 gravity (Too Flat), 30 buckets. 13 gal
2019 - First season - Homemade barrel evap. 25 taps on buckets. 4 gal. THE ADDICTION BEGINS!!
No Sugar Shack yet.
Wishing I had more property/trees.
I have a Smokey Lake 2x5 Hybrid. Works great, but it is a 2 person job to remove and re-install pan for mid season cleanings (1 or 2). And I always end up looking like a chimney sweep when done
Dave
Mountain Maple farm
2022 NAMSC award winning dark amber syrup
2023: 320 taps, 70% red maples. Mountain Maple S4 diaphragm pump controller with automated sap transfer and text messaging
Website:
https://www.mountainmaplefarm.com
https://www.facebook.com/MountainMapleFarm/
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