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Unboxing the Imposter: Smoky Lake vs Vevor

January 2, 2025

Buying Maple Equipment Shouldn’t Be a Scary Thing. Unfortunately, There Are Frauds Out There, Trying To Fool You by Using Our Name as Bait in Their Advertising. Protect Yourself and Your Investments by Purchasing Directly on SmokyLakeMaple.com or From a Trusted Local Dealer.

Over the years, there have been many imposters who have stolen our copyrighted photography, or tried to fool you by using our brand name in their advertising. In this video, we’ll unbox the key differences between our pan and an imposter pan.

Features of a Smoky Lake Divided Pan:

  1. ORIGIN – Handcrafted in Hilbert, Wisconsin by Smoky Lake artisans
  2. PACKAGING – Custom cardboard crates, Hand-cut foam liners, Reinforced fittings, Accessory kits are secured, Free shipping.
  3. VALVES – Full port ball valve will drain more quickly, without restrictions. The handle is large enough for an adult hand.
  4. MAPLE THERMOMETER – Designed specifically for boiling maple sap.
  5. SUPPORT – All pans include an illustrated quick start guide. We also offer an online library of tutorials and our maple specialists are only a phone call away.
  6. PAN FITTINGS – The thermometer port is angled to make the thermometer easier to read, and to put the stem of the thermometer into the liquid.
  7. LEVEL ASSIST – Flat and Divided Pans include a 2″ depth guide on the ends of the pan.
  8. DIVIDERS – The dividers in our Divided Pans are built into the structure of the pan and work for continuous flow boiling.
  9. MATERIAL – We use high efficiency 22 gauge stainless steel for enhanced boiling performance.
  10. EXPERT WELDING – We stand behind our work with a limited lifetime guarantee. The outside of the pans are polished. The pan fittings are welded from the inside of the pan which is more sanitary.

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