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[peacmar]

So we have the tube size and roughly the secondary chamber size. I believe you stated that the whole works is 60" long, inside dimension? All that leaves is the surface area of the primary chamber, not including the floor. But each sides dimensions must be calculated independently, as the sides are considered horizontal flow because of the inverted draft, and the ceiling is actually more like a vertical surface as only radiant heat will reach this. 

No rush on the dimensions as I understand that not feeling like doing much after 14 hours of doing too much feeling. Keep well rested and avoid the fall temp swings. Long hours run down the bodies defenses real quick.

[bewford]

any updates on how its runnin this year?? what about the efficiency calculations???

[jackel440]

She is running great so far.
I did modify the air feed tube in the burn chamber before the start of the season.I can't believe how much that helped it compared to last year.
I have been running since october ,and I have maybe used 2 cords or so.I haven't kept real good track like I had planned.Plus we have had lots of warm days.
I love how she just sips the wood,and also how she kept my family warm when the power was out for 3 days do to a bad,wet snow storm we got a couple weeks ago.
I do have some pics that need to be uploaded of some recent mods.

[beeman]

man jackel  you and many others are so talented it makes me feel like hik

[tinner]

Curious as to how you modded the air tubes?

Thanks for sharing all of this.

 

[jackel440]

Curious as to how you modded the air tubes?

Thanks for sharing all of this.

 

yeah I have to get those pics uploaded.maybe in the next day or so.

[jackel440]

I am going to try this link deal to a pic of the air tube.
The original air holes are round along the top and bottom of the tube.I plugged those as creasote was coming in the top and building up in the tube choking off air flow.So I then cut large slots and folded the tab inward to allow air to easily be forced around the airbox.
In the modified version you can see the big tab pushed inwards at the end of the tube.
https://picasaweb.google.com/113002591621979904221/WoodBoiler?authuser=0&feat=directlink

[tinner]

Wow, I'll say you opened it up. And ready your posts, it is running very well.

Congrats and thanks again.

 

[jackel440]

Thanks and I apologize for not getting those pics up for you guys sooner.

[tinner]

No apology needed. You have gone way out of your way to share,

 

[Drifter]

Wow what a build. Serious time and dedication required for all that. I am a fabricator/ maintenance mechanic. I used to build pressure code in a special shop as well. Nothing can compare to the blood sweat and tears that goes into something like this. Cograts to you and your family.

[peacmar]

Hey jackel, have you seen the new gasser units from natures comfort? I think they may have seen yours on here or somewhere and how well its working because they're new design is ironically similar to yours. And I can say that I know for a fact you dreamed up yours far before they did and we just built the units this past spring. I'd say they owe you a bit of thanks ($) for all the R&D you did

[jackel440]

Hey jackel, have you seen the new gasser units from natures comfort? I think they may have seen yours on here or somewhere and how well its working because they're new design is ironically similar to yours. And I can say that I know for a fact you dreamed up yours far before they did and we just built the units this past spring. I'd say they owe you a bit of thanks ($) for all the R&D you did

I haven't checked into them yet ,but I did hear that they have a radiused insert in the bottom like I did.I will have to check them out and see how i helped them improve thier product.
Thanks for the heads up.

[sixmenn]

If you have ? just holler and I will help if I can.

Hey Jackel.  I've looked at your build pictures over and over.  Awesome build, and many thanks for keeping us all informed.  Your work has sure helped a lot of people out in understanding gasification boilers better. 

I've got a build in mind and have a quick question in mind.  I see you put a bypass in, but I've seen other models that don't have the primary burn chamber with a bypass in it.  Do you think a by-pass is always necessary?

Thanks again!

sixmenn

[jackel440]

If you have ? just holler and I will help if I can.

Hey Jackel.  I've looked at your build pictures over and over.  Awesome build, and many thanks for keeping us all informed.  Your work has sure helped a lot of people out in understanding gasification boilers better. 

I've got a build in mind and have a quick question in mind.  I see you put a bypass in, but I've seen other models that don't have the primary burn chamber with a bypass in it.  Do you think a by-pass is always necessary?

Thanks again!

sixmenn

Yes I think a bypass is a good thing to have.When you load the stove you get less smoke coming back out at you while its running.I mean even when the blower is shut off.Open the by pass and then load wood.You get less smoke in your face.I also like the ability to open the bypass and run it like a conventional boiler.I wouldn't build one without it.