Evaporators

WHAT DO YOU GET WITH YOUR NEW W.F. MASON EVAPORATOR?

Main Boiling Pan
Preheater Pan
All Valves
Pan Gasket
Ash Hoe
Cast Iron Grate
Arch (Stove)

We have produced larger equipment in the past, but, with the growing demand for smaller equipment, we have decided to concentrate on that market.

All wood-fired evaporators are tig-welded 304 stainless steel.

Evaporators can be picked up in Porter, Maine or shipped by truck. Ask us for trucking rates to your location.

OPTIONS:
Dial Thermometer $55.00
Blower for Hobby Evaporators $185.00
Blower for 2’x 6′ and 2’x 8′ flue evaporators $325
1/4″ Ceramic Fiber Arch Paper $10/square foot

The number of recommended taps is at the discretion of the customer.

Evaporators

3 section flat pan
Evaporation Rate:
7-9 GPH (gallons per hour)
Recommended for 1-50 taps.
$1400

3 section flat pan
Evaporation Rate:
9-12 GPH (gallons per hour)
Recommended for 1-100 taps.
$1600

More sections, smaller sections, means the syrup moves farther and is made faster. The preheater box is mounted on the stack collar utilizing the stack heat for actual preheating.
 
4′ Model – $2100
The preheater box is mounted on the stack collar utilizing the stack heat for actual preheating.
 
3′ Model – $1700

Evaporator Options

The Valve is used when the sugarmaker wants to feed the preheater box from a larger feeder tank. Maintains your preheater sap level as you boil. Can be ordered with your evaporator or after. A 1” hole punched in the preheater is necessary for mounting. 
 
$55
Shipping $10
Perfect size for Hobby Evaporators.
Includes speed control
$185
Shipping $20 
Perfect size for a 2’x 6′ or 2’x 8′ flue evaporator Blower with speed control and plenum
 
$325
$25 shipping
1/4″ Arch Paper $10 per square foot
 
An extra layer of insulation lining the arch(stove) walls helps protect the arch better than fire brick alone. The kit is precut, but you can trim to fit with a utility knife if necessary. Line the arch with the paper first, then brick over it.
 
 
3′ arch takes 12 square feet = $120
4′ arch takes 14 square feet = $140