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Handcrafted in USA Handcrafted in USA Inlet Float Boxes can be used with any style pan except for Flat Pans. They also come standard on all Smoky Lake Drop Flue Pan Sets and Raised Flue Pan Sets.
The fitting on the top of the Float Box (to connect to a head tank of raw sap) is a female 3/4″ NPT. This fitting is compatible with the Smoky Lake quick release Hose Kits. Float boxes are also compatible with the Deluxe Sight Glass for Float Box.
Major sap depth adjustments can be made by moving the arm to a different slot on the regulator. Minor adjustments can be made with the screw on the top of the regulator.
Below is an older video, but still contains some good information. Only minor things have changed since this footage was shot. For example, the stem of the Float Boxes are now sealed instead of vented.
Raw sap flows into the float box from a nearby head tank. The float box then maintains your specified level of sap in the boiling pan. Depths can also be changed/adjusted at any time during a boil.
6 Comments
Lori Meyer
Very informative on the placement, setup and workings of the float box.
Jerry Adams
How do you connect it to the divided pan? I am trying to figure this out. I bought a dauntless with divided pan and a float box.
Tom Davidson
Do you offer a lid for the Star Cat float box?
Angela
Hello. Thanks for reaching out. We have discontinued lids for Float Boxes.
howard slocum
when shutting down what do I need to do to the float box? drain?
Angela
Hi Howard,
You can learn more about shutting down here: https://www.smokylakemaple.com/knowledge-base/shut-down-procedure/