Comparing Smoky Lake Evaporators

The below chart was taken from our 2022 catalog (See page 20) and the information is current as of January 2022. 

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PAN SIZE

16″ x 30″ 20″ x 48″

Min 2′ x 3′

Max 30″ x 14′

Min 2′ x 6′

Max 4′ x 18′

16″ x 30″

2′ x 4′

Min 2′ x 6′

Max 3′ x 12′

PAN TYPE

Flat, or Divided Flat, Divided, All-In-One Hybrid.  Flat, Divided, Hybrid, Drop Flue, or Raised Flue Drop Flue, or Raised Flue Flat, or Divided Drop Flue, or Raised Flue

TAP RATING

3 – 30 taps

10 –55 taps (Flat or Divided Pan)

30 – 95 taps (Hybrid Pan)

Varies by size and options. Varies by size and options. This unit is most commonly used as a finisher. Varies by size and options.

TIME

5 – 8+ GPH

9 – 11+ GPH
(Flat or Divided Pan)

15 – 20+ GPH
(Hybrid Pan)

Up to 210+ GPH

(Varies by size and pan style)

Up to 468+ GPH

(Varies by size and pan style)

Up to 12 GPH

(Varies by size & liquid depth)

Up to 220+ GPH

(Varies by size)

FUEL TYPE

Wood Wood Wood Wood Propane or Natural Gas Natural Gas or Oil

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