[SEL] Firing a Kiln

[Ron Frost, Kersey, PA]

Rick,
I'd be tempted to try the bbq regulator. they are cheap and I trhink can be adjusted somewhat. Even if you had to change a spring out it shouldn't be too bad. Keep us informed and be CAREFUL AND PLAY SAFELY.
Ron
Richard Strobel <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com> wrote:
Thanks for the comeback Ron. Guess I'll have to experiment around with the 
propane. Seems I've heard that a kiln needs a different propane regulator 
than the normal barbecue one. As far as the air goes, I was going to use a 
heat gun as I can adjust the cfm somewhat on it.

Take Care,
RickinMt.





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Frost, Kersey, PA" 
To: "The SEL email discussion list" 
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Firing a Kiln


> Hi Rick.m I built a small furnace for casting aluminum and I used a small 
> vacuum cleaner as air supply. It is one of those that you carry around on 
> a strap over your shoulder. But I added a 1" ball valve so I could adjust 
> the air flow. Propane, Your on a different page than I. I use charcoal as 
> fuel.
> Ron
>
> Richard Strobel wrote:
> G'day all;
> Well I would up with a small kiln the other day....very similiar to
> Keith's:
>
> http://www.herculesengines.com/Foundry/Foundry%20Images/2002_0619_185133AA.jpg
>
> The only piping coming out goes into a "T" fitting. Question is, How
> much air and propane does one use? i.e. pressures. I'll be drawing off my
> 500 gallon propane tank once I know what flavor of regulator to use and 
> the
> required pressure/volume.
>
> Thinking of using a heat gun for air...possibly too small of volume.
>
> Appreciate any advise!
>
> RickinMt.
>
> PS: Will start with AL and hopefully graduate to brass.
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