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This is more than a 2018 Yearbook. This is a tribute to all maple syrup producers who love

what they do. Here’s to the hard work and the delicious, premium maple syrup you have

produced.

208 N 12th StreetHilbert, WI 54129(920) 202-4500

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World’s Best Auto Draw-OffsGOLD Series Hydrometers

A Smoky Lake Retrospective

Tapping the West CoastYour 2018 Yearbook(This photo submitted by Craig Webb, Canada)

NEW FORUM/RESOURCES! Sponsored by Smoky Lake

Access to Videos/Tutorials

Versatile Bottling & Filtering Equipment

Full Line of Premium Evaporators

The Industry’s First and OnlyStainless Steel Filter Press

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NOTE: THIS CATALOG REFLECTS 2018 PRICING. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR CURRENT PRICING

CONTENTSThe Fun Things You Will Find in This Book:Our Products Stories Education 2018 Yearbook

Jim Schumacher

Angela Schumacher

Jennie Blohm

Matt Schuette

Hello! If you call Smoky Lake, we’ll be the friendly voices on the other end! We look forward to helping you this maple season!

920.202.4500

Hi! I’m Jamie, Ambassador of United Maple Producers, a quickly-growing, online maple community with a mission to “Share. Connect. Grow.” I cordially invite you to check out our discussion forum, free webinars/tutorials, and fi nd the resources you need to succeed! Membership is FREE!

UnitedMapleProducers.orgSponsored by Smoky Lake Maple Products.

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About Us .....................................................................1, 3, 4

Tim, Kandy and Big Leaf Maple .................. 5

Tapping Equipment .................................................. 6

Filtering EquipmentCone Filtering .........................................................7

Flat Filtering ...........................................................7

Filter Press ...............................................................8

Comparing Pan Styles ..................................9 – 10

New Jones Rule of 86 ...........................................11

Pans and Evaporators2019 Flat Pans ...................................................... 12

2019 Divided Pans ............................................... 13

Hybrid Pans ........................................................... 14

Drop Flue Pan Sets ...................................... 15 – 16

Raised Flue Pan Sets .................................. 17 – 18

Corsair Arches ............................................. 19 – 20

Equipment for TestingThermometers ...................................................... 21

Hanna® Instruments ............................................ 21

Hydrometers .........................................................22

Murphy Compensation Cups/Floats™ ............22

Auto Draw-Off Systems .....................................23

Equipment for BottlingWater-Jacketed Bottler .................................... 24

Steam Bottler ...................................................... 24

Here’s to YOU ......................................................25 – 26

Auto Draw-Off Systems

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Steve Mader, Artisan

Smoky Lake Artisan, Dillon Thorne

In the News! WLUK, Good Morning Wisconsin

Starla, Shop Kitty

Smoky Lake Artisan, Ben Darnell

Matt & Jim Bottling Maple Syrup

Bobbin, Shop Kitty & Lumbar Supporter Jennie & Angela help at the Phelps Maple Syrup Contest

Did you know Thomas Edison endured over 10,000 failed attempts before his light bulb

came to fruition? Lucky for us all, he perservered and changed the world as we know it!

Surprisingly, electric light was fi rst invented in 1802 by inventor Humphry Davy, but it was not

until 1880 that Edison produced that fi rst commercial lightbulb. That’s 78 years that passed

before Edison came along and took Davy’s ideas to the next level! In the maple industry too,

there are technologies/ideas which have not been improved upon for a long period of time. It

takes someone like Edison to say “Why not improve this?”. In this way, Edison is our role model.

There are many ways in which Thomas Edison and Smoky Lake embody the same spirit.

We both respect those who have come before us, but we have an insatiable appetite

to continue making things better. Like Edison, we do not adhere to stagnant status quos.

WHY NOT AIM HIGHER? Where would we be if we had let tradition/

competitors tell us “Sky is not the limit.”? We would not be Smoky Lake. That is for sure.

A HISTORY OF QUESTIONING AUTHORITY...

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”— Thomas A Edison

Angela K M Schumacher

Owner, Creative Director

This Is What It Boils Down To...™

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WHY NOT shatter some evaporation rate records?

(See Silverplate Evaporators on our website.)

WHY NOT add a red mark on the stem of the hydrometer

to prove that the paper scale has not slipped out of place?

(See GOLD Series Hydrometer on

p 22)

WHY NOT develop an affordable evaporator

with a fi rebox that’s larger than an Easy Bake Oven?

& WHY NOT design with

foresight? Make it easier to add

on and upgrade? (See our Corsair Arch on p 19, 20)

2016

WHY NOT develop the

industry’s fi rst indisputably food grade Filter Press?

& WHY NOT stagger the hangers to prevent the

misinstallation of plates?

& WHY NOT make a Filter Press that is

expandable so it can grow as the producer grows?

(See our Stainless Steel Filter Press

on p 8)

WHY NOT give back to

our community by mending

our localnature trails?

(See news article on our website.)

2018

WHY NOT use a Steam Tray to keep syrup

hot so that you don’t

inadvertantly generate more

sugar sand?

(See our Steam Bottler on p 24)

2014

SIMPLICITY AUTO DRAW-OFF SYSTEM 2ND EDITION INSTRUCTION GUIDE™ WHY NOT

increase quality and decrease overall cost of industry

auto draw-off systems?

(See Auto Draw-Off Systems

on p 23)

WHY NOT make

hydrometer tests more

precise without using compensation

charts?

(See Murphy Compensation

Cups and Floats on p 22)

Patent # 9816908

WHY NOT add a sight

window on the arch fi rebox?

(See our Corsair Arch on p 19, 20.)

WHY NOT add a 2" fi ll line on either end of our Flat Pans & Divided Pans so the producer can see if their pan is sitting level?

(See our pans on p 12, 13.)

LOOKING FORWARD

WHY NOT Innovations in LP and Natural Gas Burners!

More great things ahead. Guaranteed.

Angela and Jim Schumacher,

Owners

WHY NOT create Sight Glasses that don’t require a Float Box connection?

(See our various Sight Glasses on

our website.)

WHY NOT declare war on invasive Garlic Mustard plants?

(See news article on our website.)

2017

WHY NOT run the steam stack and the smoke stack through the same roof

penetration?

(See our Concentric

Exhaust System on our website.)

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Premium Handmade Tubing ToolsMade In America

J | Single Hand Pliers, 5/16" ................80

K | Dbl Hand Cut-In Pliers, 5/16" ...... 190

Demo Videos and 3/16" sizes available at SmokyLakeMaple.com!

SAPMEISTER™

Reusable Stainless Steel TapsMade In America

A | Bucket & Bag Spout, 25/pk .........50

B | Tubing Spout, 50/pk ....................... 42

C | Slide Hammer (for Tubing) ............99

PLASTECH™

Made In CanadaSee website for quantity discounts!

D | Disposable Spouts, 5/16", 25/pk .. 16

E | Multi-Use Spouts, 5/16", 25/pk ...... 16

F | Adaptor, Clear, 25/pk Use a 5/16" Spout in a 1/4" tap hole to drastically reduce the size of internal scarring in the tree .............. 13

G | Endline Tees, 5/16," 50/pk ....... 25.50

H | Dropline Tees, 5/16", 50/pk ......22.50

I | Endline Connector, 5/16," 25/pk ....... 13

More Plastech products AND TUBINGavailable at SmokyLakeMaple.com!

COMING SOON!• Wind Resistant Bag Holders• Sap Bags w/ Gallon Markers• PREMIUM Taps by Smoky Lake

These items are in development as of August, 2018. We aim to have them available in time for the 2019 maple season.

Meet Tim and Kandy Berg, organic maple syrup producers in picturesque Randle, WA!

Maple producers on the West Coast?

Yes! They tap Big Leaf Maple

(Acer Macrophyllum).

Big Leaf Maple? What’s that?

A lthough the Big Leaf Maple Tree is prevalent

on the West coast, there are very few

producers taking advantage of their sweet sap each

spring. Why? It certainly doesn’t have anything to do

with the taste! In fact, many people seem to put Big

Leaf Maple Syrup in a league of its own; both because

it tastes so great and because it is so diffi cult to fi nd

for sale. We will share more about this sleeping giant

— Big Leaf Maple — and the Bergs on our Facebook

page and blog in the upcoming months. Stay tuned!

BIG LEAF MAPLE FACTSAve. Leaf Size Often over 12" wide

Ave. Tree Height Usually 50 – 65 feet tall

Ave. Sugar Content in Raw Sap

1% — 4%

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West Coast (From

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L | Tubing, 500-Ft Roll, 5/16" ........ 69.99

M | Beginner Tapping KitIncludes 5 Bag Holders, 5 Taps, 5 Bags and a Beginner Guide ........ 38

N | Beginner Guide ....FREE upon request

Big Leaf Maple Tree at the Public Library in Longview, Washington

Jim Schumacher holding a Leaf from a Big Leaf Maple Tree

Tim and Kandy Berg’s Big Leaf Maple Tubing System

Kandy and Tim Berg at their Sugarhouse in Randle, Washington

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• Smoky Lake offers the FIRST and ONLY Stainless Steel Filter Press in the industry. It is indisputably food grade.

• The Smoky Lake Filter Press is highly CUSTOMIZABLE based on your size and budget.

• The Smoky Lake Filter Press is EXPANDABLE and can grow as your business grows.

• Smoky Lake is the ONLY manufacturer that offers a WINDOW PLATE THERMOMETER so you know when the press is up to temperature.

• The Smoky Lake Filter Press is TILT-FREE. You will never need to tilt the press on end in order to insert your Filter Papers.

CONE FILTEREconomical. Gravity fed. Great choice for beginner producers. Cone Filters are reusable.

A Cone Filter Tank ................................ 299

B Orlon Cone Filter .................................. 18

C Synthetic Cone Prefi lters, 12-pk...........24

Thermometers located on page 21.

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This system can also be used for fi ne tuning sugar density and bottling your fi nished product.

D Filter/Finisher/Bottler Kit ......................................... 345 – 395

• Complete Steam Bottler System ......................See page 24

F Complete, Precut Flat Filter Set ............................................ 25

G Orlon Flat Filter, 36" x 36" ........................................................ 18

H Synthetic Flat Prefi lters, 36" x 36", 12-pk ............................ 18

INCLUDES:• Drip Tray• Non-skid Rubber Feet• Hose Kit with SS Camlock Fittings• One Bucket of Filter Aide• Ten Sets of Disposable Filters• FREE Shipping in the Continental

United States

OPTIONS:• Pump Style (Hand Pump

or Air Diaphragm Pump)• Platform Size (Short Platform can hold

up to 10 filters. Long Platform can hold up to 20 filters.)

• Window Plate Thermometer

PRICING:Depending on how you would like your Filter Press confi gured, pricing ranges from 1134 to 3465.50. Please see SmokyLakeMaple.com for details.

MOST ECONOMICAL METHOD1 !

BEST SYRUP CLARITY1 !

MOST VERSATILE SYSTEM1 !

7" STAINLESS STEEL FILTER PRESS

Short Platform,6-Filter, Hand Pump,Filter Press

Long Platform,12-Filter,Air Diaphragm Pump,Filter Press

TIP: Never use detergents to clean your

Cone Filters and/or Flat Filters. Detergents

can leave residues which negatively

impact your maple syrup’s fl avor. Instead,

rinse your fi lters thoroughly in HOT water

and allow them to fully dry before storing.

Love at First Sight...Make a Good First Impression With Clear, Beautiful Syrup

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2019Flat Pan

2019Divided Pan

Hybrid HobbyPro Pan

Drop Flue Pan Set

Raised Flue Pan Set

22 Gauge Mirror Finish Stainless Steel(Much better heat transfer than thicker gauges of stainless)

Full Length Handles

Level Assist Feature

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Height of Pan Walls

83/4" 83/4" 12 1/4"Front Pan: 121/4"Flue Pan: 151/4"

Front Pan: 121/4"Flue Pan: 203/4"

How Does Sap Enter the Pan?

Add by hand OR Feed Pan

Add by hand OR Feed PanOR Float Box

Add by hand OR Feed PanOR Float Box

Float Box (Included)

Float Boxes (Included)

Sap Outlet3/4" NPT,

SS Ball Valve Included

3/4" NPT, SS Ball Valve

Included

3/4" NPT, SS Ball Valve

Included

1 1/2" SS Valve w/Sanitary

Clamp FittingOR Same

Side Reverse System

1 1/2" SS Valve w/Sanitary

Clamp FittingOR Same

Side Reverse System

Volume of Sapfor 2" Depth

15 gallons(57 liters)

15 gallons(57 liters)

21 gallons(80 liters)

25 gallons(94 liters)

31 gallons(117 liters)

Limited Life-time Warranty on TIG Welds

Made in the USA

Free Shipping on Website (USA)

Flues N/A N/A 8 Drop Flues10 Drop

Flues11 Raised

Flues

Monitoring Temperature

Port w/Plug Included.

Thermometer sold separately.

2 Ports, 1 Thermometer

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2 Ports, 1 Thermometer

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2 Ports, 1 Thermometer and 3 Plugs

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2 Ports, 1 Thermometer and 3 Plugs

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Cost 688 890 2130 3350 3850

Comparison of Pan Styles All pan styles compared below are 2' wide x 6' long and are Smoky Lake brand pans.

Determining Evaporator Pan Size & Style There are four main factors to consider when selecting a new evaporator pan:

1) Sap Volume 2) Time 3) Features 4) Budget

On these pages, we compare all the various Smoky Lake pan styles so that you can better understand the features and benefi ts of each.

All comparison data was taken from 2' x 6' Smoky Lake pans.

> How many taps will you have this year?

> Will you add taps in upcoming years?

> Do you use a reverse osmosis system?

These questions help us estimate how much sap you will have to process. Folks with low sap volumes will typically choose Flat/Divided Pans or a small Hybrid Pan. Larger sap volumes require a larger size pan and/or a more effi cient pan style.

We all know there are only so many hours in a day, so we want to make sure your evaporator can process your sap within the time you have available. To increase effi ciency, you could use a larger pan size, upgrade your pan style (add fl ues), OR use a reverse osmosis system.

The chart below lists conservative gph rates. Smoky Lake has made a name for itself by outperforming competitor “equivalents”. See our video to learn more.

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Comparison of Evaporation Rates Between Various 2' x 6' Smoky Lake Pan Styles.(Estimated Average Number of Gallons Evaporated Over Time.)

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(For a 2' x 6' pan size!)

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The answer depends on the amount of sugar in your starting sap. Sugar content of raw sap will vary from tree to tree. Also, each tree’s sugar may also vary throughout the maple season.

Sugar density can be measured using a refractometer or sap hydrometer. (See p 21, 22)

* These fi gures assume your fi nished syrup is 66.9º BRIX. Figures are calculated using the “NEW Jones Rule of 86”. Learn more at uvm.edu/~pmrc/jones.pdf

Increase the Starting BRIX to Decrease Boiling Time and Save Fuel!Ask Us About Memprotech Reverse Osmosis Systems For Greater Effi ciency!

Jim@SmokyLakeMaple.com • (920) 202-4500

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16" x 30" 4 gal. 3 – 5+ gph 1 – 20 350

2' x 2' 5 gal. 4 – 6+ gph 1 – 25 355

2' x 3' 7.5 gal. 6 – 9+ gph 5 – 50 399

2' x 4' 10 gal. 8 – 12+ gph 10 – 75 453

2' x 5' 12.5 gal. 10 – 15+ gph 15 – 100 635

2' x 6' 15 gal. 12 – 18+ gph 20 – 125 688

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MOST ECONOMICAL PAN STYLE*1 !

*A Flat Pan is the most economical style because it does not contain flues or dividers.

INCLUDESA | Stainless Steel Ball Valve

Food Grade. Easy-grip handle. NEVER nickle plated.

B | Angled Thermometer Port w/Stainless Steel PlugShown in photo with the optional 3" Dial Thermometer. See p 21.

C | NEW Level Assist FeatureAvailable exclusively from Smoky Lake Maple Products

D | Built-in Full Length HandlesFor convenient maneuvering and provides strong pan reinforcement.

22 Gauge Mirror Finish Stainless Steel Superior heat transfer compared to thicker gauges

Lifetime Limited Warranty on TIG WeldsSmoky Lake Water-Tests Every Pan

Filed, Hemmed Edges

Illustrated Instruction Guide

Handcrafted in Hilbert, Wisc.

Free USA shipping on SmokyLakeMaple.com

2019 SMOKY LAKE FLAT PANSSIZING GUIDE

TIP: You should ALWAYS have at least

1 – 2" of sap depth in your pan while boiling.

This will prevent scorching and will protect

your pan. The new Level Assist Feature

indicates the location of 2" of depth on each

of the pan’s end panels. See [C] above.

1 – 2" of sap depth in your pan while boiling.

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BEST COMBINATION OF FEATURES IN A SINGLE PAN1 !

INCLUDESA | Stainless Steel Ball Valve

Food Grade. Easy-grip handle. NEVER nickle plated.

B | Angled Thermometer Port w/Maple Thermometer3" Dial Thermometer, 0–50 Scale

C | Angled Accessory Portw/Stainless Steel PlugThe 1/4" NPT Plug can be used whenever an Auto Draw-Off System is not in use.

D | Built-in Full Length Handles

E | Float Box AccommodationsIncludes hanger and sap inlet. Easily add a Float Box upgrade or use the Plug provided to operate the pan without.

F | Contoured Profi leAdds strength and durability to the structure of your pan.

G | Eight High-Effi ciency FluesEach flue is 0.75" wide x 5" deep. See chart for lengths.

Free shipping on SmokyLakeMaple.com

& THAT’S NOT ALL... Optional Deluxe Sight Glass and Many Other Premium Accessories Available

22 Gauge Mirror Finish Stainless Steel Superior heat transfer compared to thicker gauges

Lifetime Limited Warranty on TIG WeldsSmoky Lake Water-Tests Every Pan

Filed, Hemmed Edges

Illustrated Instruction Guide

Handcrafted in Hilbert, Wisc.

SMOKY LAKE HOBBY HYBRID PROWith Eight Flues in the Rear and Two Finishing Compartments in Front, You’ll Never Find Another One-Pan System That’s More Primed to Thrill.

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2' x 33" 9 gal. 17" 8 – 13+ gph 25 – 85 1400

2' x 3' 10 gal. 20" 10 – 15+ gph 30 – 100 1530

2' x 4' 13.9 gal. 30" 15 – 20+ gph 50 – 160 1650

2' x 5' 17.5 gal. 39" 20 – 25+ gph 75 – 200 1905

2' x 6' 21 gal. 48" 25 – 30+ gph 100 – 300 2130

THE INDUSTRY’S MOST DESIRED DIVIDED PAN1 !

INCLUDESA | Stainless Steel Ball Valve

Food Grade. Easy-grip handle. NEVER nickle plated.

B | Angled Thermometer Port w/Maple Thermometer3" dial, 0–50 Scale

C | NEW Level Assist FeatureAvailable exclusively from Smoky Lake Maple Products

D | Built-in Full Length Handles

E | Structurally Formed-in DividersNever tacked in afterward as an afterthought.

& THAT’S NOT ALL... 22 Gauge Mirror Finish Stainless Steel Superior heat transfer compared to thicker gauges

Lifetime Limited Warranty on TIG WeldsSmoky Lake Water-Tests Every Pan

Filed, Hemmed Edges

Illustrated Instruction Guide

Handcrafted in Hilbert, Wisc.

Free USA shipping on SmokyLakeMaple.com

Volume of 2"

DepthEvaporation

Rating**

AverageNumber of Taps Price

2' x 2' 5 gal. 4 – 6+ gph 1 – 25 450

2' x 33" 6.8 gal 5 – 9+ gph 5 – 50 510

2' x 3' 7.5 gal. 6 – 9+ gph 5 – 50 510

2' x 4' 10 gal. 8 – 12+ gph 10 – 75 590

2' x 5' 12.5 gal. 10 – 15+ gph 15 – 100 775

2' x 6' 15 gal. 12 – 18+ gph 20 – 125 890

2019 SMOKY LAKE DIVIDED PANSDivided Pans Enable “Continuous Flow Boiling.” Instead of MakingSyrup in One Large Batch, Finished Syrup is Drawn Off Periodically.

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Same Side Reverse System3 compartments in the fl ue pan. 4 compartments the front pan. Change direction of fl ow by swinging 2 handles.

THE PATH OF SAP THROUGH A DROP FLUE PAN SETComparing a Standard Confi guration vs Same Side Reverse System

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HIGH EFFICIENCY ACHIEVEMENT1 !INCLUDESA | Sanitary Draw-Off Valve (1 1/2")

w/Food-Grade Gaskets

B | Positive Draw-Off Boxes

C | Ten 7" Flues (On the 2' wide pans)

D | Angled Thermometer Port w/Maple Thermometer

E | Three Stainless Steel Plugs (1/4")

F | Float Box w/Fittings & Drain

G | Built-in 360º Handles

H | Flue Pan Drain Manifold (See drain valve on p 16.)

J | Optimal Rear Syrup Draw-Off(Finished syrup is drawn off at the rear of the Syrup Pan because that is where the heat is most concentrated).

Reversible Front Pan

Structurally Formed-in Syrup Pan Dividers (See photo on website)

22 ga. Mirror Finish Stainless Steel

Lifetime Limited Warranty on TIG Welds

Smooth-Filed, Hemmed Edges

Illustrated Instruction Guide

Handcrafted in Hilbert, Wisc.

UPGRADES AND ADD-ONSK | Same Side Reverse System

This is an alternate construction of the standard Smoky Lake Drop Flue Pan Set. Changing the direction of the sap fl ow helps lift sediments off the fl oor of the pan. With our Same Side Reverse System, changing fl ow is quick and painless. Just swing two handles. .................650

L | Smoky Lake Corsair ArchSee p 19 ..................................................................Starting at 1500

• | Deluxe Sight GlassHelps to monitor sap depth. (See photo on p 14) ..............125

N | Hoods with Access DoorsNo hardware required. Easy installation. Includes two access doors, wrap-around gutters, and a drain port. ................ Starting at 1200

P | Smoky Lake Auto Draw-Off SystemSee p 23 ....................... Starting at 495

Q | Optional Valve Assembly for Auto Draw-Off System ................110

R | Optional Evaporator Mount for Auto Draw-Off System .................94

SMOKY LAKE DROP FLUE PAN SETOnly the most elite Smoky Lake artisans can craft this high output pan set. Its performance will amaze and delight you.

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2' x 4' 25 – 55+ 75 – 250 3050

2' x 6' 40 – 70+ 200 – 500 3350

2' x 8' 55 – 95+ 325 – 750 3850

Many larger stock sizes available up to 3' x 12'. Do you need a custom size? No problem. Contact us!

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Same Side Reverse System3 compartments in the fl ue pan. 4 compartments the front pan. Change direction of fl ow by swinging 2 handles.

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MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE1 !INCLUDESA | Sanitary Draw-Off Valve (1 1/2")

w/Food-Grade Gaskets

B | Positive Draw-Off Boxes

C | Eleven 7" Flues (On the 2' wide pans)

D | Angled Thermometer Port w/Maple Thermometer

E | Three Stainless Steel Plugs (1/4")

F | Built-in 360º Handles

G | Optimal Rear Syrup Draw-Off(Finished syrup is drawn off at the rear of the Syrup Pan because that is where the heat is most concentrated).

H | Inlet Float Box w/Fittings + Drain

J | Port for Optional Sight Glass

Transfer Float Box w/Fittings + Drain (See photo on website)

Structurally Formed-in Syrup Pan Dividers (See photo on website)

Reversible Front Pan

22 ga. Mirror Finish Stainless Steel

Lifetime Limited Warranty on TIG Welds

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UPGRADES AND ADD-ONSK | Same Side Reverse System

This alternate confi guration of the Raised Flue Pan Set allows you to change the direction of the sap fl ow to lift sediments off the fl oor of the syrup pan. With this system, changing the direction is quick and painless. Just swing two handles. (See diagram above) ................650

L | Smoky Lake Corsair ArchSee p 19 ....................................................................Starting at 1500

M | Deluxe Sight GlassHelps to monitor sap depth. (Also pictured on p 14) .....125

N | Hoods with Access DoorsNo hardware required for easy installation. Includes two access doors, wrap-around gutters and a drain. ........................... Starting at 1200

P | Smoky Lake Auto Draw-Off SystemSee p 23 ........................ Starting at 495

Q | Optional Valve Assembly for Auto Draw-Off System ................110

R | Optional Evaporator Mount for Auto Draw-Off System .................94

SMOKY LAKE RAISED FLUE PAN SETCompetitors claim this pan’s extraordinary evaporation rate is impossible. It’s possible. We made a video to prove it.

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2' x 4' 25 – 55+ 75 – 250 3550

2' x 6' 40 – 70+ 200 – 500 3850

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INCLUDESA | NEW for 2019: Sight Window!

No more guessing at what is going on in the combustion chamber. Only open the door when its time to add wood.

B | Large, Airtight, Steel Door(Learn more on p 20)

C | Fully Steel FramedIncredibly strong!

D | Optimized Geometry for ANY Style of Smoky Lake PanThe Corsair works great with all pan styles. Factory optimized to match any of our pan systems.

E | Attachment Hub for Future Forced Draft Kit Upgrade(Attachment Hub shown above. Installation shown on p 20.)

H | Access Point for Drain Manifold (This applies to folks with a Drop Flue Pan Set. See [H] on p 16.)

F | Base Stack and Stack PipeDesigned with a rectangular hub so that heat is drawn across the full width of your pan. (See rectangular hub on right. See Stack Pipe photos on website.)

G | Leveling BoltsA level arch will keep the liquid in your pan(s) distributed evenly.

UPGRADES Stainless Steel Arch Sides, Base Stack and Stack PipeStainless Steel will resist rust and won’t degrade from the intense heat. Stainless protects your investment with its inherent longevity............................. 300

Forced Draft KitThis kit will create about 20% greater fuel effi ciency and up to 50% more productivity. Includes domed cast iron grates (to enhance air turbulance) and a ready-to-plug-in blower. If ordered at the same time as the Arch, we will discount the kit and mount the blower for you. ................................................................... 425

ADD ONS Full Insulation and Brick KitIt is necessary to insulate and protect the inside of your arch. Smoky Lake offers these materials at discount when purchased at the same time as an arch. INCLUDES: Precut Bricks, Ceramic Insulation, Brick Batter, Instructions/Templates

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Full Box of Ceramic Insulation25' long x 2' wide x 1" thick .......... 99

SMOKY LAKE CORSAIR™ ARCHWe challenge you to fi nd another high-effi ciency, wood-fi red arch that is as easy to customize/upgrade as the Corsair. Time to Forget About Obsolete Cast Iron Arches.

Actual Footprint

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2' x 3' 25 1/2" x 4'3" 2' x 2' 1500

2' x 4' 25 1/2" x 5'3" 2' x 2' 1600

2' x 5' 25 1/2" x 6'3" 2' x 2' 1700

2' x 6' 25 1/2" x 7'3" 2' x 2' 1800

2' x 8' 251/2" x 9'3" 2' x 30" 2150

NOTE: The “Popular Sizes” listed above refer to the pan size that each arch is designed for. For example, our 2' x 4' Corsair Arch accommodates a 2' x 4' pan, but its actual width x length is 251/2" x 5'3". All Corsair Arches are 32" tall.

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Four Reasons the Door Design is Critical.• Competitor doors/fi reboxes are

often much too small. In contrast, the 16" x 16" Corsair doorway makes it easier to load wood, and generate more heat.

• If you ever want to upgrade to Forced Draft — either now or in the future — you need an airtight door. With Corsair, you’re all set.

• Regardless whether you have Forced Draft or Natural Draft, an airtight door increases effi ciency. A leaky door works against you by allowing cold air to enter the fi rebox and cool your pans.

• Our competitors’ cast iron door fronts have been cracking since the 1800s. Corsair’s will not. We guarantee it.

Competitor Firebox

Competitor DoorAllows Air Leakage

Corsair Firebox

Competitor Doorw/o Insulation

Corsair Door w/Airtight Insulation

Corsair Door Latches Closed Securely

Competitor Cracked Cast Iron

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HYDROMETERS & CUPSTHERMOMETERS

HANNA® PRODUCTS

HYDROMETERS/CUPSA | Syrup Hydrometer, Standard

• 10" long• 45 – 75º BRIX / 25 – 40 Baume• Every increment is clearly

labeled and easy to read• Works great with the Murphy

Compensation Cup/Float [F, G] or Etched Test Cup [E].

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B | Syrup Hydrometer, GOLD SERIES• 10" long• 45 – 75º BRIX / 25 – 40 Baume• Every increment on the scale is clearly labeled• Food Grade Ballast• Proper scale placement is marked

on the glass for peace of mind and unparalleled reliability.• Secondary heating process during production removes unseen weaknesses in the glass.

• Works great with the Murphy Compensation Cup/Float [F, G] or Etched Test Cup [E]. .............................................................. 35

C | Sap Hydrometer, 7", 0 – 12 BRIXThis compact hydrometer measures the sugar content in sap. Works great with [E]. ....................................20

D | Sap Hydrometer, 12", 0 – 10 BRIXThis taller sap hydrometer is loved for its larger scale increments, allowing for more precise readings. ...............................30

E | Etched Test Cup• Perfect size for our 7" Sap Hydrometer or any Smoky Lake Syrup Hydrometer. • Handy Compensation Chart is

etched onto the side of the cup. ........................................................27.50

F | Murphy Compensation CupDrastically improves the accuracyof hydrometer tests. The dial tells you exactly where your hydrometer should be fl oating based on your syrup’s current temperature. ......................................139

G | Murphy Compensation FloatSame technology as the Murphy Cup except you can fl oat this beside your hydrometer in a barrel of syrup or in a bottler .....139

MAPLE THERMOMETER,0 – 50 SCALEThis style of thermometer is an evaporator accessory which monitors syrup progress while boiling. As sap becomes more dense, the temperature of its boiling point increases. When it reaches 7ºF above the boiling point of water, you have fi nished syrup. This thermometer is easily calibrated in boiling water.

A | 3" Dial, 1/4" NPTVarious Stem Lengths: 6", 9", 12" .......................................45

B | 5"Dial, 1/4" NPTVarious Stem Lengths: 6", 9", 12" .......................................55

COLOR GRADING• Compliant w/current industry standards• Clear digital read-out• Compact and portable• More accurate than visual grading kits• Fast results

E | Digital Color GraderINCLUDES: Color Grader, Three small beakers, four cuvettes, Instruction Manual and Quick Reference Guide ..........................................................................65

F | Replacement Cuvettes ................. 30

DENSITY CHECKING• Simple operation and fast readings • Easy to clean• Temperature compensated• Compact and portable• Can measure both sap and syrup

(0 to 85% BRIX range)

G | RefractometerINCLUDES: Refractometer, 9V Battery, Instruction Manual ........................................................................185

FAHRENHEIT THERMOMETER,0 – 250º SCALEUsed during the fi ltering and bottling process. Bottle your syrup between 180º – 190º F.

C | 2" Dial• 1/4" NPT, 6" Stem ............................ 35

E | 3" Dial• 1/4" NPT, 4" Stem ...........................45• 1/4" NPT, 6" Stem ...........................45• 1/4" NPT, 9" Stem ........................... 55

THE INDUSTRY’S MOST LEGIBLE HYDROMETERS1 !THE INDUSTRY’S BEST SELECTION OF THERMOMETERS1 !

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AWARD-WINNING VIDEO IN THE 2018 SMOKY LAKE VIDEO CONTEST1 !

By Jay’s Hilltop Sugarhouse in Neilsville, Wisconsin

BOTTLERSWATER-JACKETED BOTTLERHand crafted in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Limited lifetime warranty on all TIG welds.

INCLUDES• Water jacket on 5 sides to prevent

sugar sand and maintain temp.

• Nonskid rubber feet

• Positive draining fl oor drain

• Thermometer: 0 – 250ºF, 3" dial

• Two-position, drip resistant Tomlinson Valve

• Adjustable thermostat

• Stainless steel cover*New photography coming soon. The heating element we currently use is silver, not orange.

6 1/2-Gallon Capacity .....................1290

16-Gallon Capacity ........................ 1490

Optional Filter Tray .......................... 120

Optional Valve Reducer .................. 25

D | NEW FEATURE FOR 2019: Refi ll Tube on all Steam Trays

E | Gas-Fired option: Stainless Steel Burner w/Stand

F | Electric option: easy-to-adjust Thermostat

G | High quality Thermometer: 0 – 250ºF, 3" dial

H | Two-position, drip resistant Tomlinson Valve

I | Mirror fi nish stainless steel Cover w/Handle

• | Lasercut stainless steel Filter Tray (See photo [D] on p 7)

Gas-Fired Steam Bottler 61/2 Gal. Capacity (12" x 12") ....... 740 13 Gal. Capacity (16" x 16") .......... 790

Electric Steam Bottler 61/2 Gal. Capacity (12" x 12") ........765 13 Gal. Capacity (16" x 16") ............815

Optional Valve Reducer .................... 25

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WORLD’S BEST AUTO DRAW-OFF SYSTEMS1 !

GREATEST EASE OF USE1 !

COMPLETE STEAM BOTTLERSThis product also works great for fi ltering! (See Filter/Finisher/Bottler on p 7) Hand crafted in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Limited lifetime warranty on all TIG welds.

Shown here: Complete Gas-Fired Steam Bottler,16" x 16"

Shown here: Complete ElectricSteam Bottler,16" x 16"

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“Having this draw-off system is like having a full-time, professional sugar maker drawing off syrup at exactly the right temperature at exactly the right time.”

— Jay Gordon

• Completely customizable

• Soft open and close automated draw-off valves

• Auto draw-off bypass switch to open and close the valve at your command

• Food grade stainless steel Syrup Temperature Probe

• Audible alarm

• Illustrated instruction manual

• 2-year limited warranty

SMOKY LAKE AUTO DRAW-OFF SYSTEMS

A | Simplicity Auto Draw-Off .......................................................495

B | Crescendo Auto Draw-OffIncludes all the great features of the Simplicity with the addition of an Alarm Mute Switch, Status Lights, and Accessory Outlet. ..................................750

C | Great Lakes Guardian Auto Draw-OffIncludes all the great features of the Crescendo with the addition of a Smoke Stack Monitoring System. By monitoring the Smoke Stack, you will be able to refuel your fi rebox more consistently and boil more effi ciently. ................................ 975

• | See Accessories [Q] and [R] on p 16.

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Jay Meyer, ME

Gary Peters, NH

Kristen Luthy, CT

David Lamb, NH

Dan Crocker, ME

Jim Shubsda, NY

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Pete Scheurerman, WI

David Andre and Friends, WI

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Paul Pinar, MI

Terry Schwartz, MN

Ben Peterson, WI

Bill Zager, WI

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