Why does CDL put 2 holes in the float box???
Putting this evaporator together i just bought and i cannot find any information on why CDL put a second hole in the front of the float box and about 2 inches below the sap intake. The sap inlet hole (At the back of the box) has the bigger pipe welded on it for the reverse flow pipe, the second hole does not. Since is a reverse flow machine so it doesn't make sense that this is in it, seems like it would defeat the purpose?? For some reason it isnt letting me upload pictures...
Is it the one that gets capped and only used when you switch sides? Which Float box? Rear or front?
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CDL 2X6 Deluxe oil fired
CDL 250 Hobby RO
12x20 re-purposed sugarhouse
350 taps for 2019
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2014 30 taps, steam tray pans
2015 ~100 taps, in conjunction with University of Louisville
2x5 Smoky Lake hybrid pan
2022 150 taps
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2015 - 8 buckets, 332L sap, 8.5L syrup - Barrel evaporator, 2 steam pans
2016 - 8 buckets, 432L sap
2017 - 10 bags, 470L sap, 9L syrup
2018 - 20 bags, 1050L sap, 17.6L syrup
2019 - 20 bags, 970L sap, 22.2L syrup
2020 - 17 bags, 813L sap, 17L syrup
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It’s definitely not for the reverse flow as it is in line with the flues. There is an 8 inch stainless pipe I would use to use the evaporator on one side then if I want to use the other side I take the 8” pipe off.
There is only one float box on the rear pan, on the back side passenger side of you are look at it. Then obviously 2 float boxes on the finishing pan
Maybe it is to help the float regulate to the true depth in the flue pan and not be affected by the boiling.
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Yes. The hole between the flue pan and float box that you circled in your photo is to allow the level in the float box to represent the level in the pan.Originally Posted by bill m
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Springtech Elite 500 RO
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it is for the depth of the liquid the float sits on. there should be a divider in the center though.
Okay that makes sense but wasn’t sure how the new sap coming in doesnt mix with the stuff already boiling. Previous owner never had a divider. Should I make something and put one in?
What size and type of evaporator is this pan on? Why is a divider necessary? The incoming sap is going to go where you want it.... right?
About 750 taps on High Vac.
2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
Springtech Elite 500 RO
14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
www.littlehogbackfarm.com
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