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    Quote Originally Posted by Pdiamond View Post
    I have the 50gallon head tank from Smoky Lake that I use for my 2 x 4 evaporator. Are you planning on having some type of head tank to feed the 2 x 6, because it is going to boil close to 70 gallons per hour when you keep the fire on it.
    Yes, I will have a head tank to feed the 2X6 Silverplate. The plan is to go into the sugarbush with a collecting crew and my tractor with an IBC tote on the FEL and two IBC totes on a trailer and bring back what's available.The tote on the FEL will be swapped out for a tote on the 3/16" gravity line. The totes will be emptied into the head tank as needed.

    What size head tank?
    Last edited by OrangeAgain; 09-12-2022 at 10:34 PM.
    2023 - 2' X 6' Smoky Lake Products "Silverplate" evaporator + Increase taps up to 500
    2022 - 295 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.
    2017-2021 - Didn't tap.
    2016 - 150 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.

    https://www.larrybohenwebsolutions.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by OrangeAgain View Post
    Here's links to a video and photos.

    Video - At one point I am pointing to the entrance to our lower sugarbush which I tapped 2022. The upper sugarbush is further into our forest and has enough elevation change to install a 3/16" gravity line into an IBC tote.

    foundation photo

    14-Leg High-Peak Frame Kit
    These links don’t work for me.
    Sugaring for 45+ years
    New Sugarhouse 14'x32'
    New to Me Algier 2'x8' wood fired evaporator
    2022 added a used RB25 RO Bucket
    250 mostly Sugar Maples, 15% Soft Maples. Currently,(110on 3/16" and 125 on Shurflo 4008 vacuum, 15 gravity), (16,000 before being disabled)
    1947 Farmall H and Wagon with gathering tank
    2012 Kubota with forks to move wood around

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    Quote Originally Posted by BAP View Post
    These links don’t work for me.
    Try this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/B7ukytBcSFkkLsCv5
    2023 - 2' X 6' Smoky Lake Products "Silverplate" evaporator + Increase taps up to 500
    2022 - 295 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.
    2017-2021 - Didn't tap.
    2016 - 150 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.

    https://www.larrybohenwebsolutions.com

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    My plan is to use slab wood, primarily softwood, in the evaporator. I'll get the slab wood delivered. Although I've got plenty of softwoods in our forest, I don't foresee having the time or energy to get enough.
    2023 - 2' X 6' Smoky Lake Products "Silverplate" evaporator + Increase taps up to 500
    2022 - 295 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.
    2017-2021 - Didn't tap.
    2016 - 150 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.

    https://www.larrybohenwebsolutions.com

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    The photos really help make sense of what you have to do. the outside walls were concrete, and the floor was dirt.
    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 tank I have from Smoky Lake it has a float switch mounted on it so when the sap gets down to a certain point it refills the head tank from the outside bulk tank. This coming year I will have a 400 gallon outside stainless steel tank for my bulk storage. There is a submersible pump that I use that plugs into the float switch.
    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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    Making some progress on the site for my temporary sugarhouse for the 2023 season. The pipe-frame fittings arrived. I purchased the 1" EMT conduit and the site within the 40' X 80' foundation has been prepared for assembling the 20' X 40' pipe-frame.

    Here's a few pics of the site preparation.

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    I hope I have copied the correct links to the pics. It boggles my mind why we can't upload photos from within this MapleTrader forum. I can't even get the admins for this forum to reply to my question about how to upload photos.
    2023 - 2' X 6' Smoky Lake Products "Silverplate" evaporator + Increase taps up to 500
    2022 - 295 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.
    2017-2021 - Didn't tap.
    2016 - 150 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.

    https://www.larrybohenwebsolutions.com

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    That is looking very good. Hope the weather holds for you.
    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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    You're making a 20x40 pipe frame structure out of 1" pipe?
    Ken & Sherry
    Williston, VT
    16x34 Sugarhouse
    1,500 taps on high vacuum, Electric Releaser & CDL Sap Lifter
    Wood-Fired Leader 30"x10' Vortex Arch & Max Raised Flue with Rev Syrup Pan & CDL1200 RO
    https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinhillmaple/

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    Quote Originally Posted by TapTapTap View Post
    You're making a 20x40 pipe frame structure out of 1" pipe?
    Yes, I'm using 1" EMT conduit which is what the fittings were designed for. Now that I am actually assembling the pipe-frame, I have decided to downsize to 20' X 25'. The pipe-frame sugarhouse won't be stressed with heavy loads, except for snow on the roof which I believe it will handle. During sugaring season, I'll install tarps on the sides to protect me while evaporating. My evaporator will be stored in our barn until sugaring season.
    Last edited by OrangeAgain; 10-07-2022 at 10:12 AM.
    2023 - 2' X 6' Smoky Lake Products "Silverplate" evaporator + Increase taps up to 500
    2022 - 295 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.
    2017-2021 - Didn't tap.
    2016 - 150 Sap Sak taps - Sold sap.

    https://www.larrybohenwebsolutions.com

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