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Selecting an Evaporator

In order to select the best evaporator for your situation, there are some
important points to consider.

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Space

Smoky Lake evaporators are so efficient, you will be able to achieve higher productivity and efficiency in a smaller footprint compared to our competitors.

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Number of Taps
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Time
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Fuel Type
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Budget

Compare All Our Evaporators to Find the Perfect Fit.

StarCat™
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from $9,746.55
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Pan Size

Tolerance is within 1/8".

16″ x 30″
20″ x 48″

Min 2′ x 3′
Max 30″ x 12′

Min 2′ x 6′
Max 3′ x 12′

16″ x 30″
2′ x 4′

Min 2″ x 6″
Max 3′ x 12′

Pan Type

Each arch is compatible with different pan style options.

Flat
Divided

Flat
Divided
All-In-One Hybrid

Flat
Divided
Hybrid
Drop Flue
Raised Flue

Drop Flue
Raised Flue

Flat
Divided

Drop Flue
Raised Flue

Tap Rating

These are estimates. Reverse Osmosis will increase the number of taps your evaporator can handle.

3 – 30 taps

Flat or Divided Pan
10 – 55 taps

All-In-One Hybrid
30 – 95 taps

Varies by size and options.

Varies by size and options.

This unit is most commonly used as a finisher.

Varies by size and options.

Evaporation Rate
Average number of gallons evaporated per hour while boiling.
5 – 8+ GPH

Flat or Divided Pan

9 – 11+ GPH

All-In-One Hybrid

15 – 20+ GPH

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 and liquid depth

Up to 220+ GPH


Varies by size

Fuel Type

Each evaporator is designed to be used with a specific fuel source.

Wood

Wood

Wood

Wood

Propane or Natural Gas

Propane, Natural Gas, or Oil