Today we will demonstrate the dramatic impact your evaporator pan’s metal thickness can have on boiling efficiency by comparing a 22 gauge Smoky Lake Pan to a 16 gauge competitor pan.
Video Topics
0:27 – Understanding Metal Gauges
0:46 – Metal Thickness of Various Brands of Pans
0:59 – Why Don’t All Manufacturers Use 22 Gauge?
1:30 – Side by Side Boiling Comparison
2:50 – Test Results
22 gauge boils 3x more efficiently than 16 gauge
22 gauge will come to a full boil 2x faster than 16 gauge
22 gauge yields a more vigorous boil
3:17 – Addressing Misinformation from Competitors
3:23 – Competitors say: Thicker metal can boil just as fast. (NO. The truth is that 22 gauge is much more efficient!)
3:30 – Competitors say: Thicker metal holds heat better. (The truth is that you need metal to transfer heat. Not hold heat.)
3:42 – Competitors say: Thinner metal will melt while boiling. (Ridiculous. No. 22 gauge is NOT going to melt. Just keep liquid in it while boiling, just as you would with any other pan.)
3:50 – Competitors say: Question durability. (Actually, Smoky Lake has best warranty in the industry.)
4:20 – Learn More at SmokyLakeMaple.com/buyersguide
The Nitty Gritty Math
Below, we will supply all the math that was used to calculate the results of the side-by-side comparison
Starting Weights (pan + starting water + lid)
Smoky Lake: 92 lbs, 13 oz | Vevor: 111 lbs, 3.5 oz (The reason Vevor weighs more is because their metal is thicker)
Ending Weights (pan + remaining water + lid)
Smoky Lake: 75 lbs, 8 oz | Vevor: 105 lbs, 9.5 oz.
Amount of Weight Lost in 15 Minutes
Vevor: 5.61 lbs
Smoky Lake: 17.31 lbs
Multiply x4 to Extrapolate the Weight Lost in 1 Hour.
Vevor: 22.47 lbs
Smoky Lake: 69.25 lbs
Quantify the Evaporation Rates Based on Weight Lost in 1 Hour.
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