flingwing1969
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Well, 40:1 is a ballpark number. Could be higher or lower. But if you were at 35:1 for the sake of easy math, you'd need to remove another 2.75 gallons of water. It won't make your house sticky since the sugar will stay in the pan, but it might get a little humid. Personally that's probably what I'd do. I'd start with a gallon in the pot and add a little at a time. You've got a lot of work into it at this point. Using the stove is a nice way to have good control over the boil. Be sure to keep a close eye on it at the end.
Check Craigslist to a cheap or free range, they are on there frequently, and put it on the porch for this purpose. Like a summer kitchen, which it could be as well. Easy, steady heat, and no messing in the kitchen.