Russel Fouts on wed 24 jan 01
Marek
>> My last studios were in a factory that fired their Hoffmans here in the
UK with waste/sump oil, the factory has been closed down for over twelve
years, so all the old hands are no longer around. Is there anybody out there
with the technical know how on firing with this fuel? Any leads would be
appreciated. <<
When I was at school in the late 70's we fired a 2 chamber noborigama to
cone 10 with waste oil, a "harrow" burner built from pipe pieces and a
vacuum cleaner (reversed) as the blower. Worked great! I really like oil,
long, dirty flame that gives you some of the effects of wood without all the
chopping and hauling.
I'll bet you'll find lots of people with knowledge of fuel oil firing in
Britain, they used it more often and longer than in the States.
You need to get Dennis Park's book, "Fired Free" he talks a lot about firing
with waste oil.
Studio Potter Magazine published a book of their articles way back called
"The Studio Potter Book" (I'm sure it's out of print). They have articles by
Ann Stannard, Paul Soldner, our own Marcia Selsor, Dennis Parks (actually,
"Fired Free" is the title of this article but I think there is a book as
well).
I'm sure you'll find stuff out there.
Just be careful with the sump oil, lots of heavy metals. Otherwise, it's
great and you'll probably be able to get more than you could ever use.
Good luck, let us know how you get on.
Russel
Russel Fouts
Mes Potes & Mes Pots
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
Http://www.mypots.com
http://www.Japan-Net.ne.jp/~iwcat
Burt Cohen on thu 25 jan 01
Hi Marek: I have a number of years experience firing kilns with waste =
oil as well as heavy oil (bunker C). I also have assisted with Hoffman =
kilns. If I can be of assistance let me know.
Burt Cohen=20
Northfire Pottery
at the O'keefe Historic Ranch
Vernon, British Columbia Canada
northfire@telus.net
http://northfire.virtualave.net
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:11:30 +0100
From: Russel Fouts
Subject: Re: Firing Hoffman style Kilns With Sump Oil
Marek
>> My last studios were in a factory that fired their Hoffmans here in =
the
UK with waste/sump oil, the factory has been closed down for over twelve
years, so all the old hands are no longer around. Is there anybody out =
there
with the technical know how on firing with this fuel? Any leads would be
appreciated. <<
When I was at school in the late 70's we fired a 2 chamber noborigama to
cone 10 with waste oil, a "harrow" burner built from pipe pieces and a
vacuum cleaner (reversed) as the blower. Worked great! I really like =
oil,
long, dirty flame that gives you some of the effects of wood without all =
the
chopping and hauling.
I'll bet you'll find lots of people with knowledge of fuel oil firing in
Britain, they used it more often and longer than in the States.
You need to get Dennis Park's book, "Fired Free" he talks a lot about =
firing
with waste oil.
Studio Potter Magazine published a book of their articles way back =
called
"The Studio Potter Book" (I'm sure it's out of print). They have =
articles by
Ann Stannard, Paul Soldner, our own Marcia Selsor, Dennis Parks =
(actually,
"Fired Free" is the title of this article but I think there is a book as
well).
I'm sure you'll find stuff out there.
Just be careful with the sump oil, lots of heavy metals. Otherwise, it's
great and you'll probably be able to get more than you could ever use.
Good luck, let us know how you get on.
Russel
Russel Fouts
Mes Potes & Mes Pots
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
Http://www.mypots.com
http://www.Japan-Net.ne.jp/~iwcat
Northfire Pottery
at the O'keefe Historic Ranch
Vernon, British Columbia Canada
http://northfire.virtualave.net
ferenc jakab on fri 26 jan 01
>
> You need to get Dennis Park's book, "Fired Free" he talks a lot about
firing
> with waste oil.
>
The book is "A potter's guide to Raw Glazing and Oil Firing." by Dennis
Parks, 1980, Charles Scribners and Sons, New York. I believe it is out of
print but should be available in Libraries especially University Libraries.
Feri.
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