[Syrupmakers] Kettle replacement

[Brantley New]

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> On Dec 28, 2015, at 9:22 PM, Tobby Taylor <tobbyt at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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:
>> 
>> Brick/mortar damage, pit aged., would like to process 8 to 10 gal of syrup 1 man operation
>>  
>> From: Syrupmakers [mailto:syrupmakers-bounces at syrupmakers.net] On Behalf Of Tobby Taylor
>> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 10:02 PM
>> To: A list for sorghum and cane syrupmakers
>> Subject: Re: [Syrupmakers] Kettle replacement
>>  
>> 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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