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jackel440

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grate spacing
« on: August 03, 2010, 12:07:10 PM »
Well I am behind on getting this furnace made but I need to know what is the average spacing on grates.I plan to install Water filled grates in the burn chamber.I need to decide on a good size spacing..I was looking at 1/2 to 1" spacing.what is anyone's opinions?
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Re: grate spacing
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2010, 05:37:00 AM »
I would stick with 1/2" or less pending on how many gaps there will be.  If you go 1" you will end up with hot coals dropping into the ash pan.
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Re: grate spacing
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2010, 02:25:25 PM »
There will be There will be 5 tubes with spaces inbetween them.I I couldn't decide if 1" would be too much of a gap or not.I was leaning more to the 1/2" gap when laying it out on the bench.I am trying to do all my preliminary drawings so I can order all the materials.
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LPK-440 wood gasification furnace
New Holland LS170
24' Titan deckover gooseneck
96' Dodge Ram 2500 V10 4x4
Stihl 025
Stihl 038 Magnum
Stihl 041 AV