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    Quote Originally Posted by johnallin View Post
    The Leader Half Pint - where lots of us started - covers all of your concerns and (in my opinion) is one of the best starter rigs ever produced.
    It has a true divided pan, preheat "tank" and I made lots of really good syrup on mine. Back in 2006 I purchased one brand new for about $850 and sold 3 years later for almost the same.
    The leader half pint would be a huge downgrade in GPH. Unless you want to drop to 50 or fewer taps I would not consider it. You'd be better off with what you have now.

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    2016: Homemade arch from old wood stove; 2 steam tray pans; 6 taps; 1.1 gal
    2017: Same setup. 15 taps; 4.5 gal
    2018: Same setup. Limited time. 12 taps and short season; 2.2 gal
    2019: Very limited time. 7 taps and a short season; 1.8 gals
    2020: New Mason 2x3 XL halfway through season; 9 taps 2 gals
    2021: Same 2x3, 18 taps, 4.5 gals
    2022: 23 taps, 5.9 gals
    2023: 23 taps. Added AUF, 13.2 gals
    2024: 17 taps
    All on buckets

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    After I burned through my stack of wood, I stopped boiling. 3 face cord of wood is enough for me to cut down, split, haul, and stack. So I'm not going to set a goal to make a specific amount of syrup. I'm done once the woods are gone. Considering that, I suppose purchasing a RO makes sense.

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