William & Susan Schran User on tue 18 sep 07
I am at the beginning of planning the conversion of an very old beater
electric to a gas fired kiln. The purpose is to create a kiln for the post
firing reduction of crystalline glazes. I will only be operating in the
1400=B0F - 1500=B0F range.
I'd like to construct this as a downdraft - already have an updraft kiln.
The kiln is 14 1/2" wide x 14 1/2" deep and 20" tall, so it's a rather smal=
l
chamber.
Trying to decide if I want the burner port in the floor - burner under the
kiln - over to one side of the chamber with a bag wall to help direct flame
up - with a flue at the bottom of the opposite wall - OR - have the burner
port at the bottom of a wall - burner coming in horizontally - flame going
under a shelf to opposite side of kiln and exit flue on the same wall as
burner, but located slightly above.
Any thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks, Bill
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William "Bill" Schran
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
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