Steam Hood Stacks - Connecting syrup and flue pan stacks
Hello All,
I posted in the evap section but no traction, so figured I'd post over here...
I have a new evap that I am starting to set up, and I have questions.
I have 2 hoods, one on the raised flue pan and another on the finishing pan. They each have an 8" vent hole.
My question is how and where to connect the two before going through the roof with a single penetration.
For ease of install and space I'd like to go straight up about 4 feet into the loft with both pipes (2 holes through the ceiling), run the front (finisher) to a 90 and connect to the flue with a tee.
This would allow a straight run up and out for the flue pan, which I suspect will produce more steam.
Another idea would be to run a 45 from the front hood to a 45 wye meeting the straight run up from the flue pan. This would eliminate a horizontal run and keep things moving up versus sideways.
What do you guys do, and what works?
Thanks
Bryan
2024 - 160 taps, Shurflo 4048. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 Raised Flue. 5x400 RO.
2023 - 121 taps. Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 20 gallons.
2022 - 103 taps. Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 23 gallons.
2021 - 77 taps on Shurflo 4008. Sap Sucker 4-D. Mason 2x4 XL, 4x150 RO. 22 gallons.
2020 - 70ish taps on Shurflo 4008. Mason 2x4 XL. DIY R.O. ~24 gallons.
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