I guess I was under the impression you were using two pans. Just using the flue pans to boil with could cause you issues. I would stay with two pans. Make your syrup in the front pan and boil in the flue pan. your friend that boils in the large evaporator is taking quit a chance that something isn't going to happen by keaving the evaporator unattended while it's boiling.
Last edited by Pdiamond; 01-05-2021 at 11:32 PM.
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 gal syrup
2021 - going for 50 bags and 50 on tubing