Just used my 2' wide x 3' long x 9" deep evaporator yesterday for the first time. It worked great! No leaks in any of the welds or valves. I did check it a month ago by filling it with water to make sure it didn't leak, but I was still concerned what would happen once it was heated on the fire. No issues! I have been using three deep stainless steel steam pans for the past three few years, which worked well, but I wanted to take my sugaring hobby to the next level. What a difference! So much more efficient. I boiled down 45 gallons of sap in about 5 hours or so. It comes with the3/4" draw-off ball valve which I added a 4" extender to and elbow (all 304 food-grade stainless steel) to get me past my cinder block setup and help control to draw off. It also comes with an additional 1/2" ball valve for the other hole, but I added a thermostat instead. Highly recommend this pan for the backyard hobbyist. It is shipped very well with a great deal of rigid foam packing and thick cardboard to avoid damage in the shipping process. It did come a little dirty from the welding process, so make sure you clean yours well before use. "Sugar on.........!"
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