Dale Cochoy on tue 18 jun 02
Hi Folks,
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for me on how to solve a problem
with my kiln setup. I have a new Olympic 2827G gas top loading kiln. I have
installed it in a 10x12 steel shed with an 8 foot roof ( at peak). I checked
into having Vent-A-Kiln system build me a swing away vent for it and their
total for the vent/stack was , in my opinion, ridiculously high (About the
same as the cost of the kiln AND the shed!!!). Plus, I still had to flash
the stack and bracket it myself.
I told them we wouldn't be doing business.
So, I guess 'll try to have the system manufactured locally. I had some
great pics sent to me by Debbie Jestin who had a local shop build one her
husband designed and installed on her Olympic kiln. It was wayyyy cheaper.
So, before I dive into this I guess I could use all the info I can get.
Most recommend stainless steel, but would heavy galvanized be ok for the
vent cone? Any hints on brand of insulated stacks?
Any more "experienced" builders out there that can help me get around
Vent-A-Kiln's preposterous price for a vent.
Regards,
Dale Cochoy
Michael Wendt on tue 18 jun 02
I made the kiln vent of galvanized sheet metal pop riveted together at the
edges and joined it to a 12" double wall gas vent pipe where it passed
through the roof jack. I used a standard 12" cap as well and guy wired the
assembly inside and outside the building for stability. It has worked with
my 2 Olympic style 2827G kilns since 1974. Make sure the building has
louvers installed around the edges to absolutely assure that there is ample
combustion air and air to allow the vent to draw cooler air through with the
combustion gases. Safety always!
Contact me by phone if you need more details.
Regards,
Michael Wendt wendtpot@lewiston.com
Wendt Pottery
2729 Clearwater Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
1-208-746-3724
wendtpottery.com
Dale wrote in part:
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for me on how to solve a problem
with my kiln setup. I have a new Olympic 2827G gas top loading kiln. I have
installed it in a 10x12 steel shed with an 8 foot roof ( at peak).
Dale Cochoy
Dale Cochoy on wed 19 jun 02
Thanks so much for the info. I'm sure I'll be going "cheaper" since
vent-a-kiln gave me such a ridiculous estimat. They used a 20" double wall
pipe( 12" inside pipe, 4" insulated). So is that what your 12" pipe is, or
is it 12" total. Do you just swing the guy wires to get to top load. I'd
love a picture of setup if you could send one. It would really help.
There are no "vents" in the shed but it has a double sliding door that
opens to about 5 1/2 ft. wide. I was going to use a fan in door way to blow
out heat/fumes etc. Do you remember how thick galvanized steel is.
BTW, Have you ever checked to see what temp you have UNDER kiln during
reduction. Mine sits on 2" thick patio blocks on top of a wood deck ( with
shed on top of deck) and Olympic says thats no problem.
Any problems over the years with your 2827's that you could give me a
heads-up on?
Dale Cochoy, Wild Things Bonsai Studio, Hartville, Ohio
DaleCochoy@Prodigy.Net http://www.WildThingsBonsai.Com
Specializing in power wood carving tools.
Yakimono no Kokoro bonsai pottery of hand-built stoneware
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Wendt"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: Olympic gas kiln venting
> I made the kiln vent of galvanized sheet metal pop riveted together at the
> edges and joined it to a 12" double wall gas vent pipe where it passed
> through the roof jack. I used a standard 12" cap as well and guy wired the
> assembly inside and outside the building for stability. It has worked with
> my 2 Olympic style 2827G kilns since 1974. Make sure the building has
> louvers installed around the edges to absolutely assure that there is
ample
> combustion air and air to allow the vent to draw cooler air through with
the
> combustion gases. Safety always!
> Contact me by phone if you need more details.
> Regards,
> Michael Wendt wendtpot@lewiston.com
> Wendt Pottery
> 2729 Clearwater Avenue
> Lewiston, Idaho 83501
> 1-208-746-3724
> wendtpottery.com
> Dale wrote in part:
> I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for me on how to solve a problem
> with my kiln setup. I have a new Olympic 2827G gas top loading kiln. I
have
> installed it in a 10x12 steel shed with an 8 foot roof ( at peak).
> Dale Cochoy
>
>
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Dale Cochoy on wed 19 jun 02
whoops, sorry that last note wasn't suppose to go to list.
Dale
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