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    Default New 2x6 arch for "new" pans

    Purchased a used sunrise 2x2, and a used smokey lake hybrid to replace the old 6x6 Grimm syrup pan that we have been boiling on(attached picture). planning to replace the threaded fittings with sanitary fittings on the smokey lake pan. also building our first metal arch. Previously we had an arch built out of cinder block. Any suggestions or observations welcome on our progress.
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    2023 - 38 Gallons - RO broke, Buckets didn't run, rebuilt vacuum pump mid-season, still made good syrup!
    2022 - 52 Gallons - DIY RO, 50% less fuel, no late nights in the shack!
    2021 - 48 Gallons - new pans, new arch, lots of new taps and tubing
    2020 - 32 Gallons
    2019 - 27 Gallons

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    Today's progress, not sure why the pictures are uploading on their sides, but you get the idea. I saw some plans that this is roughly based upon, no ramp. does anyone see a drawback there?

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    2023 - 38 Gallons - RO broke, Buckets didn't run, rebuilt vacuum pump mid-season, still made good syrup!
    2022 - 52 Gallons - DIY RO, 50% less fuel, no late nights in the shack!
    2021 - 48 Gallons - new pans, new arch, lots of new taps and tubing
    2020 - 32 Gallons
    2019 - 27 Gallons

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    What is the width of the new arch? It has rather wide angle iron, I hope you are not planning that much overlap (pan on the angle iron). The more overlap you have, the less heat transfer to the pans. Also, is that a brace across from side to side, factory built arches don't have a cross brace, at least my old 2x6 and my currant 3x8 don't.
    As far as the lack of a ramp, you still want some ramp for better heat flow to the pans. That being said, when I added air over fire (AOF) I built my back wall up so I have an air tube around the fire box with nozzles every 6" , aimed down at an angle. My back wall now only has a 4" tall ramp and it works fine. I don't know if it would be good without the AOF under high pressure.
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    Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

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    The top rail is 1.5" angle, the ”legs" are 3". The dimensions are 24 wide(couldn't make it much wider without extending the fittings on the pan. I have some angle left so I can add a short ramp. I'll be working on it this afternoon, I'll post som more pics.
    2023 - 38 Gallons - RO broke, Buckets didn't run, rebuilt vacuum pump mid-season, still made good syrup!
    2022 - 52 Gallons - DIY RO, 50% less fuel, no late nights in the shack!
    2021 - 48 Gallons - new pans, new arch, lots of new taps and tubing
    2020 - 32 Gallons
    2019 - 27 Gallons

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    Flipped the arch over today to check the fit of the pans. Just need to go through the barn and dig out the rest of the plate for the back. I had 1/4" on hand so it's getting heavy to move and shift around, by the time i get the doors on, and the rest of the firebox closed in it will be the job of the tractor.
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    2023 - 38 Gallons - RO broke, Buckets didn't run, rebuilt vacuum pump mid-season, still made good syrup!
    2022 - 52 Gallons - DIY RO, 50% less fuel, no late nights in the shack!
    2021 - 48 Gallons - new pans, new arch, lots of new taps and tubing
    2020 - 32 Gallons
    2019 - 27 Gallons

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    Looks to me like its coming along nicely. You should be set for next season well ahead of schedule. Are you going to line it with ceramic blanket and fire brick?
    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

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    I have firebrick to install, I need to order ceramic blanket. I left enough space under the back pan so I can upgrade to a pan with 7" flues, so I will need to build that up, maybe vermiculite? I used "rockwool" to seal up the old cinder block arch and it worked well and held up to the heat, not sure I'll use any of that in this build. It is going to take me a few days to work out an airtight door, grates, and blower attachment. I'm trying to hurry because I know me, and I do procrastinate, lol.
    2023 - 38 Gallons - RO broke, Buckets didn't run, rebuilt vacuum pump mid-season, still made good syrup!
    2022 - 52 Gallons - DIY RO, 50% less fuel, no late nights in the shack!
    2021 - 48 Gallons - new pans, new arch, lots of new taps and tubing
    2020 - 32 Gallons
    2019 - 27 Gallons

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    yeah me too. Always wait until the last minute. I am getting better though, Picking up tubing and stuff for installation this fall. Be ready to tap next spring.
    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

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    With the 1.5" overlap on the angle iron, the side channels will not boil as well. My 36x96 arch (plus rear base stack area) has a width of 38", with just 1.25" angle iron, thus I have just 1/4" overlap. Can you cut the top angle down to maybe 3/4"?
    Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

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    I may be able to shave it down some, but I have fire brick in there too, so I can't go passed that. I probably could have made the arch an inch wider but I wanted to make sure the sanitary fittings had enough clearance. Maybe I can bevel the top bricks or cut a full brick in half at an angle leaving it like 1/2 inch on one end. I have a big wet saw to cut them.
    2023 - 38 Gallons - RO broke, Buckets didn't run, rebuilt vacuum pump mid-season, still made good syrup!
    2022 - 52 Gallons - DIY RO, 50% less fuel, no late nights in the shack!
    2021 - 48 Gallons - new pans, new arch, lots of new taps and tubing
    2020 - 32 Gallons
    2019 - 27 Gallons

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