What is recommended for a grate so it is not effected by the heat?
What is recommended for a grate so it is not effected by the heat?
A lot of people use 1/4" angle iron in this configuration VVVVV. Ashes build up in the V and keeps them cooler so they don't deform
2013 135 Taps 35 on Gravity, 100 on Buckets 11 Gallons Made
2014 310 Taps 75 on Sureflo 4048, 235 on Buckets, 16'x16' Sugarshack, 5" Filter Press, 2x6 Smoky Lake Hybrid Pan (SOLD) 23 Gallons made
2015 315 Taps, 17 on Sureflo 4008, 62 on Sureflo 4048, 236 on Buckets 31.25 Gallons Made
2016 New Northwoods Stainless Finisher and Steamhood
2017 325 Taps 34 Gallons Made
2018 150 Taps New Northwoods Stainless 2x6 Raised Flue w/ Air Tight Arch 40+ Gallons Made
Other people have fancier stuff, but I made one out of fencepost that works great. I drilled extra holes and left space between the beams. Looks like this:Originally Posted by crowellsr
Because of the shape, they don't buckle in the heat.
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, 5.3 gals
All on buckets
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