[Syrupmakers] Kettle replacement

[Tobby Taylor]

Well here's my take on moving to a larger kettle.  I think it all depends on how much juice you can squeeze and how many hours you want to work. 

I also have a one man operation. I have a Golden #2 mill and a 65 gallon kettle.  With my setup, I can squeeze about 15 gallons per hour.  It takes me about 4 hours to squeeze 65 gallons of juice.  Then 5 hours to cook it down to 6 to 8 gallons of syrup.  It take me 10 to 12 hours to squeeze, cook and clean up.  I don't want a larger kettle.  

I would recommend moving to a larger kettle ONLY if your setup will allow you to finish within your workday.  

I hope this helps.  


> On Dec 28, 2015, at 7:12 PM, Hosley Hall <HosleyHall at Coastalnow.net> wrote:
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> Brick/mortar damage, pit aged., would like to process 8 to 10 gal of syrup 1 man operation
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> From: Syrupmakers [mailto:syrupmakers-bounces at syrupmakers.net] On Behalf Of Tobby Taylor
> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 10:02 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Syrupmakers] Kettle replacement
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> Why do you want to upgrade ?  
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> On Dec 27, 2015, at 4:57 PM, Hosley Hall <HosleyHall at Coastalnow.net> wrote:
> 
> ? not sure, would like to up-grade a 60 gal kettle with and 80 gal gas burner, maybe I should stay with the  60 not sure.
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