How much does a maple syrup evaporator cost?
The total annual cost of operating wood-fired evaporators ranges from $5.17 per gallon of syrup to $3.88 per gallon (decreases as production level increases). Costs for gas-fired systems range from $5.60 per gallon of syrup to $4.29 per gallon (Table 2).
What is the arch in a maple syrup evaporator?
The arch of the maple syrup evaporator is the base of the unit. Within the arch is a large combustion chamber where wood, oil, or gas is burned to createa massive volume of BTU’s. The BTU’s are then funnelled through the arch to maximize contact with the heating surface of the evaporator pans.
Can you sell maple sap?
A description of the 2/17/2016 webinar: Purchasing raw sap can be one of the most profitable ways of expanding maple syrup production.
How does a maple sugar evaporator work?
It uses heat to boil the sap which removes water from the sap in the form of steam. As water is removed from the sap, the natural sugars become more and more concentrated, and the sugars caramelize, becoming darker and more flavourful.
How much is a gallon of maple sap worth?
The weighted average was $2.87 per tap or $11.48 per gallon (assumes four taps required to produce a gallon of syrup). The average annual investment cost for a plastic tubing system ranged from $7.90 for a 500-tap operation to $6.03 for a 10,000-tap system.
Is maple syrup a lucrative business?
How Much Syrup Will You Make? A gallon of medium amber syrup generally retails in the $35 to $45 range. Produce 1,000 gallons and you’ll earn around $40,000. During a normal sugaring season, the sap from each tap will yield about 1 quart of syrup.
How do you size a maple evaporator?
An evaporator is what you use to boil the sap….Here’s how we might calculate a starting size:
- 10 taps x 1 gallon/tap= 30 gallons.
- Time available to boil sap = 4 hours.
- Evaporating capacity needed = 30 gallons/4 hours = 7.5 gallons/hour.
- A 24” x 48” evaporator might be the best choice.
How does a continuous flow maple syrup evaporator work?
In a continuous flow evaporator, sap is channeled using dividers in the pan so the liquid works its way through the pan until finally becoming syrup (see the section titled THE GRADIENT). When the syrup is ready it is drawn off. A short time later, more of the sap will become syrup and another small batch is drawn off.