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by whistlenut » Sun. Mar. 29, 2015 12:29 pm
In a home setup, I'm sure it would work, but when using an arch to boil down the sap, an exhaust is always in place whether it is a wood fire, #2 oil, coal or propane. This is Open House weekend in Maine, NH and VT for Maple Syrup Houses, so I'll add one more: a guy in town bought last year: a Pellet Fired Arch and finishing pans also. Normally a Sugar House is hotter than hell and steamy, but this one was cold enough that water would freeze off your boots, and create a walking hazard. Most producers up here left the slab-wood burning for oil long ago, but a few still use the wood firing method.
Please remember to try to boil OUTSIDE your homes, the moisture will compromise wallpaper, paint and woodwork........smoke detectors don't like it either. FYI