[SEL] Firing a Kiln

Clint D driggars at earthlink.net
Tue Aug 9 10:14:38 PDT 2005


I agree with Arnie, also there are adjustable propane regulators you can get. Th
eregular BBQ grill regulators are no good for a fiurnace or kiln, they just do not
allow enough pressure

Clint



> Rick,
>
> If you want something "more adjustable" for your propane tank than a
> BBQ regulator, try your acetylene regulator.  That's what I use for the
> propane tank that feeds the hot tube burner on my 10 hp Bessemer
> half-breed.
>
> Hope that helps.  See ya,  Arnie
>
> Arnie Fero
> Pittsburgh, PA
> fero_ah at city-net.com
>
> On Tue, 9 Aug 2005, Ron Frost, Kersey, PA wrote:
>
> > 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.
> > RickinMt.
>
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