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| AVG. LEAD TIME This is the estimated/average time required to get this product ready and/or shipped. Please note that timing may be faster when picked up at our Hilbert showroom. | |
Description
The StarCat Maple Syrup Evaporator packs a surprising punch. This feisty, high-efficiency wood-fired evaporator is capable of 8 gallons per hour evaporation rate. The StarCat is a breakthrough solution for the backyard hobby maple syrup producer who wants an affordable, yet highly effective, machine to process maple sap into maple syrup. As with all of our Evaporators, the StarCat features an air-tight front and air-tight loading door to maximize firewood efficiency and evaporation rate. A precision draft control allows you to throttle combustion air and shut down completely if necessary. The Arch (firebox) of the StarCat will come to you in a series of cardboard crates. You will need to assemble the arch and paint it, all hardware and special spray paint is included. All Ceramic Fiber Insulation for inside the arch and door will be included in this package. The only thing you’ll need to add will be exactly 20 firebricks. No brick cutting will be necessary. The pan is as professional as the arch. It is built out of 22 gauge, mirror finish stainless steel and is fully TIG welded with lifetime limited warranty on the welds. Smoky Lake has built the best maple syrup pans in the world for the past 10 years. A valve and dial thermometer are included. Other than the 20 firebricks which you can buy from your local home store, this is a turn-key evaporator.
Bundling Discounts
By bundling a StarCat Arch with a Pan to create a “Full Evaporator”, you receive 5% OFF the Arch price.
Additional accessories are also available at discount as advertised on this page.
Ask us about our Brick Kit Promotion if you pick up your order at our headquarters, or enjoy free shipping in the continental USA.
Value-Added Details
When you compare our equipment to our competitors, you are not comparing apples to apples.
16 x 30 Evaporator Pans
StarCat Evaporator Arch Kit
Handcrafted by Artisans in Wisconsin
Free Shipping Details
Free Shipping in the Continental USA.
This product will be handcrafted and shipped from our headquarters in Hilbert, Wisconsin.
This product is typically shipped via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery depending on your location. In some select cases – especially if you upgraded to a Factory Assembled Evaporator – shipping may be upgraded to travel with one of our White Glove Carriers.
More information:
Contents of Each Box
This description applies only to our UNassembled StarCat Evaporator options.
The Arch (AKA Firebox) will come packed in two cardboard crates as described below. Pans and accessories (when applicable) are packaged separately from the Arch.
ARCH CRATE 1 = 20 x 4 x 31
ARCH CRATE 2 = 12 x 11 x 32
Tutorials and Tips
| STARTING AT | FROM$1,501.48 |
|---|---|
| AVG. LEAD TIME This is the estimated/average time required to get this product ready and/or shipped. Please note that timing may be faster when picked up at our Hilbert showroom. | |
Note: Brick Kits and upgraded accessories also available. Scroll down to select your desired add-ons.
Description
The StarCat Maple Syrup Evaporator packs a surprising punch. This feisty, high-efficiency wood-fired evaporator is capable of 8 gallons per hour evaporation rate. The StarCat is a breakthrough solution for the backyard hobby maple syrup producer who wants an affordable, yet highly effective, machine to process maple sap into maple syrup. As with all of our Evaporators, the StarCat features an air-tight front and air-tight loading door to maximize firewood efficiency and evaporation rate. A precision draft control allows you to throttle combustion air and shut down completely if necessary. The Arch (firebox) of the StarCat will come to you in a series of cardboard crates. You will need to assemble the arch and paint it, all hardware and special spray paint is included. All Ceramic Fiber Insulation for inside the arch and door will be included in this package. The only thing you’ll need to add will be exactly 20 firebricks. No brick cutting will be necessary. The pan is as professional as the arch. It is built out of 22 gauge, mirror finish stainless steel and is fully TIG welded with lifetime limited warranty on the welds. Smoky Lake has built the best maple syrup pans in the world for the past 10 years. A valve and dial thermometer are included. Other than the 20 firebricks which you can buy from your local home store, this is a turn-key evaporator.
Bundling Discounts
By bundling a StarCat Arch with a Pan to create a “Full Evaporator”, you receive 5% OFF the Arch price.
Additional accessories are also available at discount as advertised on this page.
Ask us about our Brick Kit Promotion if you pick up your order at our headquarters, or enjoy free shipping in the continental USA.
Value-Added Details
When you compare our equipment to our competitors, you are not comparing apples to apples.
16 x 30 Evaporator Pans
StarCat Evaporator Arch Kit
Handcrafted by Artisans in Wisconsin
Free Shipping Details
Free Shipping in the Continental USA.
This product will be handcrafted and shipped from our headquarters in Hilbert, Wisconsin.
This product is typically shipped via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery depending on your location. In some select cases – especially if you upgraded to a Factory Assembled Evaporator – shipping may be upgraded to travel with one of our White Glove Carriers.
More information:
Contents of Each Box
This description applies only to our UNassembled StarCat Evaporator options.
The Arch (AKA Firebox) will come packed in two cardboard crates as described below. Pans and accessories (when applicable) are packaged separately from the Arch.
ARCH CRATE 1 = 20 x 4 x 31
ARCH CRATE 2 = 12 x 11 x 32
Tutorials and Tips
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Steve –
Kit Included everything I needed to get the arch assembled. Paint and PreCut insulation, etc. It was all there. Very fun to build. The kids helped too! Pan is beautiful
Ryan M –
Excellent. Once I got the hang of continuous flow boiling, I really enjoyed it. I am never going back to my old methods!
Ian –
Beyond my expectations and then some. Took a big leap and went from using a turkey fryer setup to getting the divided pan StarCat with a float box and all I can say is wow. This is has been an entire family project that has progressed over the years and the kids and myself are thoroughly enjoying using the StarCat. Relatively easy to paint and assemble, very easy to light up and within an hour or so we had a basic system dialed in to keep it running at peak performance. What took days with the turkey fryer now takes just a couple of hours.
Got the wheel kit and makes storing the entire evaporator very easy. Now the family is asking if we can upgrade to a maple shack next year!
Thanks Smoky Lake for a fantastic product.