The small sections increasing to the large diameter right angle section may also be to approximate a 12:1 flare in the burner. I believe that ratio promotes a stable flame by suppressing burn back due to the increase in pressure caused by the reducing diameter of the tube....then again maybe not.
Thank, Simon. Perhaps he kept adjusting the length till it was just right. Anyway, great stuff. As for council inspectors...what they don't know won't hurt them.
I think it's REALLY cool that you climbed underneath your kiln and dismantled it for us, just so we can know a little more. You are the man Simon!
Really, is there anyone else out there that has contributed as much as he has? I think it's pretty sporty! I know we all appreciate it a lot Simon. Thanks!
Ya, well. I tried to follow the rules. I have mixed feelings about it. Basically, I think the rules should be written by somebody who is not ignorant, but that is not the case. They look at a 20 cubic foot gas kiln in the same way they see an industrial tunnel kiln for an iron factory - not something they like going up in quiet city neighborhoods.
It's still quite diff. to get the pipework scale, but is the reason for all the little sections and joints maybe to step the pipework from 1/2" up to fit the larger step at the right-angle burner? Maybe the person who made it wasn't able to step up to the larger burner in one go?
That burner would have never passed inspection by the town inspector overseeing my kiln. So no 2ndary air control? You just reduce by closing the flue then?
what you call gauze is actually extruded steel grill
thagrit 1 year ago
The small sections increasing to the large diameter right angle section may also be to approximate a 12:1 flare in the burner. I believe that ratio promotes a stable flame by suppressing burn back due to the increase in pressure caused by the reducing diameter of the tube....then again maybe not.
TheRealJavahead 2 years ago
Thank, Simon. Perhaps he kept adjusting the length till it was just right. Anyway, great stuff. As for council inspectors...what they don't know won't hurt them.
credenza1 3 years ago
I think it's REALLY cool that you climbed underneath your kiln and dismantled it for us, just so we can know a little more. You are the man Simon!
Really, is there anyone else out there that has contributed as much as he has? I think it's pretty sporty! I know we all appreciate it a lot Simon. Thanks!
TinkTheHustler 3 years ago
Inspectors? Permits?
Thanks for the video Simon, Just what I was looking for.
tripanfal 3 years ago
Ya, well. I tried to follow the rules. I have mixed feelings about it. Basically, I think the rules should be written by somebody who is not ignorant, but that is not the case. They look at a 20 cubic foot gas kiln in the same way they see an industrial tunnel kiln for an iron factory - not something they like going up in quiet city neighborhoods.
ClayThrower 3 years ago
It's basically an over sized "Bunsen Burner".
Redshift21 3 years ago
Hi Simon,
Thanks for the burner video - it all helps.
It's still quite diff. to get the pipework scale, but is the reason for all the little sections and joints maybe to step the pipework from 1/2" up to fit the larger step at the right-angle burner? Maybe the person who made it wasn't able to step up to the larger burner in one go?
Good one though.
shojimac 3 years ago
That burner would have never passed inspection by the town inspector overseeing my kiln. So no 2ndary air control? You just reduce by closing the flue then?
ClayThrower 3 years ago