I built a 12'x20' with an 8'x12' root cellar under it. The root keeps the sap nice and cool no matter the temp outside. I put fresh water tanks down there to hold the sap in. I use a battery and a diaphragm pump to pump into my pans. I also have a big window one one long wall and a sliding glass door for the other side in case it gets too hot.
I run two evaporators side by side. One's a 2x4 and the other is a 2x6. Both made from fuel oil drums. They're double insulated so walking between them isn't bad at all.
I left the eaves open for better circulation when evaporating. The picture when cooking was taken last season before I finished the shack. The sugar shack picture was taken in the summer when it was almost finished. It'll be nice making syrup this year where it's warm.
Sugarshack complete.jpg
Two evaporators.jpg
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