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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: March 28, 2011, 06:56:39 PM »
Front of stove with door installed
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: March 01, 2011, 03:02:05 PM »
Does anyone have any suggestions on what size gap between the top of the firebox and the water jacket? Is 8" enough or should I allow for more?
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: February 26, 2011, 10:06:11 AM »
So far I have the firebox complete except for the exhuast stack opening. I pressurized the inside of the fire box and found that I had a couple leaks. I made my repairs and rechecked. After that I stood the firebox up right and filled with water. I plan on looking for any water streaks in the morning. I think I will do the water chamber as you describe just to be sure I will soap the inside of the firebox again. I just don't want to have to deal with leaks!
I learned from a automotive teacher that windshield washer solvent and a couple drops of dish soap in a bottle work best for leak testing. This is what I have always done and it seems to not run off the verticle welds as easy as plain washer solvent.
Thanks for the ideas. I will post more pics soon.
I learned from a automotive teacher that windshield washer solvent and a couple drops of dish soap in a bottle work best for leak testing. This is what I have always done and it seems to not run off the verticle welds as easy as plain washer solvent.
Thanks for the ideas. I will post more pics soon.
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: February 23, 2011, 06:16:03 PM »
Any thoughts on pressure testing the firebox for leaks? I intend on applying compressed air to the firebox and spraying welds with soapy solution. Will the door gasket seal enough to allow me to put pressure into the firebox?
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: February 23, 2011, 05:06:00 AM »
I have heard someone one make mention to using wax paper between the outer silicone and the door opening frame to create the indentation in the silicone. The wax paper appearently will not allow the silicone to stick.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Anyone had any info on a Earth owb
« on: February 22, 2011, 06:04:47 PM »
looks like a well built stove with a very resonable price 
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: February 22, 2011, 05:44:21 PM »
Well I did weld both sides of everything. I used .035 wire at about 25volts and 320wire speed. But I think I will weld over everything agian just to be safe. Thanks for the thoughts. What do you suggest on the door seal? Should I put silicone in the grove, lay the rope in and then silicone over the rope?
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: February 20, 2011, 02:28:24 PM »
I did mostly MIG weld. Some stick on the door. Water capacity will be around 200 gallons. I should have did double pass welding on the whole thing. I will be going back over everything this week. I had a hard time with getting the water chamber on the door sealed. Planning to heat 1600sqft. Home and 1000sqft garage. Hope it will do it. I am up for any suggestions.
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: February 19, 2011, 03:32:12 PM »
water filled door almost done
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Home Made / Re: Winter Project
« on: February 19, 2011, 03:21:59 PM »
30"x32"x42" Fire box
all 1/4" plate - top is 5/16"
all 1/4" plate - top is 5/16"
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Home Made / Winter Project
« on: February 19, 2011, 03:18:32 PM »
This is a boiler that I am currently working on. It is a bit more complicated than maybe I should have made it but it is a fun project. I have learned alot during the last month of design and build. Will post more pics.
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