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    Default Fire-side flue brush for Smoky Lake drop flue?

    Hi all-

    Bought a 2x4 Smoky Lake hybrid pan recently and am told to brush the flues before each use to maximize efficiency.

    I have 8 drop flues measuring 5" deep, 30" long by .75" wide. There is 1 1/4" space between each flue.

    What's everyone using for a brush that would fit ?
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    I use a grill brush shoved in the end of a pvc pipe. Like the type here https://www.thedad.com/safe-grill-brush/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Userj8670 View Post
    Hi all-

    Bought a 2x4 Smoky Lake hybrid pan recently and am told to brush the flues before each use to maximize efficiency.

    I have 8 drop flues measuring 5" deep, 30" long by .75" wide. There is 1 1/4" space between each flue.

    What's everyone using for a brush that would fit ?
    what is the distance from the flues to the arch? Thanks.

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    I have that same pan and use this brush from Bascom.
    https://bascommaple.com/products/bld...047d4dc3&_ss=r
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    I have that same pan and use this brush from Bascom.
    https://bascommaple.com/products/bld...047d4dc3&_ss=r

    I actually ended up buying that brush shortly after posting. Had my maiden boil on the pan last night - boils great but threw sap EVERYWHERE...what a mess.

    How often do you find yourself cleaning the inside of the flues (syrup side)?

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    I had the same issue with sap flying everywhere. I clamp a piece of aluminum sheet to the side of the pan to contain the splashing.

    As far as brushing, I do a quick brush before every firing. Only takes a minute and lots of "stuff" falls off ;-)
    Dave Barker
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    Quote Originally Posted by fisheatingbagel View Post
    I had the same issue with sap flying everywhere. I clamp a piece of aluminum sheet to the side of the pan to contain the splashing.

    As far as brushing, I do a quick brush before every firing. Only takes a minute and lots of "stuff" falls off ;-)


    Thanks for the reply! What do you use to clean the outside of the pan/stainless that will remove all this burnt sap/syrup that won't scratch the stainless?

    Also, can you post a pic of your 'deflectors'?

    Thanks again!

    Jim

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    How deep is your sap level in the pan that you are having that much trouble with sap splashing?
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    i just use a dish rag and hot water.
    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
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    made 17 gal. syrup
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ross View Post
    How deep is your sap level in the pan that you are having that much trouble with sap splashing?
    I filled the pan to 2" deep (measuring with a tape measure from the top of the flues). I marked the depth in my sight glass and that's where I run it.

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