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[jreimer]

So I went to load the P&M 250 this morning and as I approached the boiler shed I could smell that it had just shut down.  I knew that I was in for a backdraft or fireball as I had loaded it with more big ash the night before than I usually did.  So I cracked the door and let it bleed off the gasses for a bit, then slowly opened the door.

I know what you're thinking... Whoosh and no more hair.  Nope. The rest of the gasses flowed out of the door and everything seemed fine (although very smoky in the shed!).

I began loading for the day and everything seemed fine.  Then as I was throwing a piece in, there was a loud CRACK like a gunshot.  Scared me and I jumped back.  Some gasses had been sucked into the reaction chamber, mixed with the fresh air and exploded with the sound of a gunshot.  I've had huffs and whooshes many times, but never a sharp snap/crack explosion.  Those fresh gasses are VERY explosive!

Life is full of surprises.

[slimjim]

HIT THE DECK!!!

[jreimer]

HIT THE DECK!!!

I SURE DID!  Scares the pants off ya when you're still half asleep!

[slimjim]

Not me, I'm not fast enough, typically I just think, oops that's gonna stink!

[Roger2561]

Not me, I'm not fast enough, typically I just think, oops that's gonna stink!

         Roger

[coolidge]

Coffee is over rated.

[duramax]

Not me, I'm not fast enough, typically I just think, oops that's gonna stink!

         Roger

It's like locking the keys in the truck, ya see it coming but can't  do anything but watch the door slam shut.