Zachary, glad that you have gleaned so much information from the trader and finally got onto the site welcome. How do you plan on growing your operation from where you are now? I congratulate you on your ingenuity of making an evaporator using electricity. I wouldn't want the electric bill. Whew Have fun and keep us posted on your success.
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 gal. syrup
2021 - Didn't work out
2022 - 25 taps on bags / 8 taps on 3/16's line - late start
2025 - No tapping for me