Laura Wahl on tue 17 aug 10
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regulators are not adjustable.)
Thanks for your help!
Laura
William & Susan Schran User on wed 18 aug 10
On 8/17/10 9:47 PM, "Laura Wahl" wrote:
> I'm building a gas kiln, and had the gas line put in by a professional
> plumber.
> He installed the regulators and gages for two B-4 Ramsom burners on a two=
-
> pound line. I was clear in telling him that I needed two pounds of pressu=
re AT
> the kiln. I have just tested the burners, and while the flame looks good,=
I'm
> perplexed by the fact that the gages don't register ANY pressure. Can any=
one
> suggest why this might be?
Is this propane or natural gas?
If you have a high pressure regulator but are using residential natural gas
line, the pressure might be too low to read on your gauge.
> Additionally: another potter has suggested a firing schedule that require=
s
> slowly raising the pressure in the gas line by adjusting the regulators. =
She
> fires with adjustable regulators on a kiln that has five-pounds of press=
ure.
I am wondering if I NEED adjustable regulators for a two-pound line...? (My
current regulators are not adjustable.)
You should have an adjustable regulator with pressure gauge.
Bill
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wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
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L TURNER on wed 18 aug 10
The expert on this subject is Marc Ward.
He writes the burner / kiln column for Clay Times.
You can contact him at
Ward Burner Systems
PO Box 1086 =3D95 Dandridge, TN =3D95 37725
(865) 397-2914 phone =3D95 (865) 397-1253 fax
http://www.wardburner.com/
Retards,
L. Turner
The Woodlands, TX
Larry Kruzan on wed 18 aug 10
Hi Laura,
I might suggest that you test for "Inches of water column" That is the real
test of gas volumes. My propane fired kiln, firing full bore will read 6 1/=
2
inches of water column, but less than 1/2 lb of pressure.
I do not use regulators, just a valve that I slowly open as the temp rises.
I have posted my firing schedule before so it's in the archives if you want
to see it.
My burners and gas safeties were build by Warn Burners and I've had no
problems. Marc is very helpful in solving problems and has any parts you
might need in stock. Whenever I have built a new kiln, he is my first call.
His website also has a compilation of his articles from Pottery Making
Illustrated.
Larry Kruzan
Lost Creek Pottery
www.lostcreekpottery.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Laura Wahl
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:48 PM
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Gas Line Pressure Questions
I'm building a gas kiln, and had the gas line put in by a professional
plumber.
He installed the regulators and gages for two B-4 Ramsom burners on a two-
pound line. I was clear in telling him that I needed two pounds of pressure
AT
the kiln. I have just tested the burners, and while the flame looks good,
I'm
perplexed by the fact that the gages don't register ANY pressure. Can anyon=
e
suggest why this might be?
Additionally: another potter has suggested a firing schedule that requires
slowly raising the pressure in the gas line by adjusting the regulators. Sh=
e
fires
with adjustable regulators on a kiln that has five-pounds of pressure. I a=
m
wondering if I NEED adjustable regulators for a two-pound line...? (My
current
regulators are not adjustable.)
Thanks for your help!
Laura
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