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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers with NON EPA-Certified Models Only => Home Made => Topic started by: jackel440 on August 03, 2010, 12:07:10 PM

Title: grate spacing
Post by: jackel440 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?

Title: Re: grate spacing
Post by: Guru 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.

Title: Re: grate spacing
Post by: jackel440 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.