Dale Cochoy on fri 31 aug 01
Chris,
I intended to run stack up through roof, and use a swing-away vent hood that
clamps to stack. I sort of automatically figured on using the spark
protector type top for stack, but wonder actually if needed OR too hot for
it. Perhaps just an open pipe that is covered each time while not in use.
My vent catalog shows spark protectors. Makes me wonder, what do most use?
Open pipe for chimney or topped off with spark protector?
Dale
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Clarke
Subject: Re: Crackle glazes, & new gas kiln
> Hey again,
> You could have a stack that you build up and attach to the rook stack.
> Yes, you would have to take it down and put it up but unless you're firing
> constantly, it's not that big a deal. I don't have a stack on mine, and I
> tarp it when it rains (about three months worth for winter) Or you could
> have a removable roof. You'll be challenged by the weather but it's not
> that bad, winter's a pain. I spent some firings on pins watching the sky.
>
> If it is outside, my old school had a kiln that was outside and had this
> roof thing over it. It was tin, and kind of looked like the tin mans hat
> only square with a hole in the top. It was held up with iron legs and it
> had a little cover over the hole kind of like a fire place spark protector
> that we have to have out here on our chimneys. And hooked along the cover
> was heavy canvas that rolled down when we weren't using it and tied to the
> legs. It was situated in a brick patio area that cut the wind. This was
in
> Kansas so winters were pretty bad, I've also lived in Ohio (yeah Bowling
> Green) and the winters also stink.
> I hope you enjoy your new kiln, I was thrilled with mine once I learned to
> fire it. chris
> temecula, california
> chris@ccpots.com
> www.ccpots.com
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