Marjorie on sun 27 oct 02
Morning: A friend has obtained a very large quantity of firebrick. The =
AP Green KX - 99's and the Empires, appear to be useable for kiln =
construction from my "searches"
No luck in seaches for information about the following:
The largest number (about 20+ pallets) are an "attractive" dark brown =
made by company that is not in business any more. They are stamped =
DIBond 40's and 50's, from GrefCan (General Refractories).
There is a warning label about chromium exposure. I am guessing that =
these are not useable for a hot face but was wondering if useable for =
backup brick. Lots of arch and wedges in this lot. If not useable for =
kilns would the usual absorption tests, if under 3%or less, make them =
useable for patios etc. ?
A large number of the "brown bricks" are quite unique (to me). They are =
approx. 24" x 3 " cylinders encased in metal, with a cast in slot and =
iron hooks that have end that fits into slot. Unfortunately,to date, =
have not been able to track down any retired workers from this plant to =
obtain more information.
These are all brand new bricks. They were purchased for replacements =
for a continuous furnace for lead additives to gasoline. They have been =
stored inside on original pallets.
He also obtained some cast iron door frames and doors, with angled pegs =
for insulation. I can imagine those for bourry box doors.
When my friend is able to determine fair prices for the bricks I will =
inform the list about sizes,numbers and prices. They are located in =
Ontario - near border to Port Huron Mi. - yours truly MarjB
Tony Ferguson on sun 27 oct 02
Marjorie,
I am willing to bet your metal encased bricks are like mine: silicon
carbide 3000 degree bricks that radiate heat and nothing touches them or
hurts them: salt doesn't even leave a faint film on these babies. They are
also more dense and therefore heavier than a standard brick.
The metal jacket will melt and DESTROY after spiting and melting on your
pots. You MUST remove the jacket if you want to use them. I used them in
my stack and also in the kiln where I found out the hard way. Have fun.
You certainly could use them for backup brick without a problem. You could
also spray these babies with ITC to prohibit its conductivity properties
more than likely.
Thank you.
Tony Ferguson
On Lake Superior, where the sky meets the Lake
Stoneware, Porcelain, Raku
www.aquariusartgallery.com
218-727-6339
315 N. Lake Ave
Apt 312
Duluth, MN 55806
Dan Hill on mon 28 oct 02
Hi MargB
I can't help with identfying the bricks but i sure am interested in the
bricks. I am wanting to build a wood kiln but need to find a source of
inexpensive brick. Keep me informed please. email me directly
Dan Hill in Eastern Ontario where we got 5" of the white stuff Sat.
hill@mv.igs.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Marjorie
To:
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 12:17 PM
Subject: A Brick Use Question/Identity
Morning: A friend has obtained a very large quantity of firebrick. The AP
Green KX - 99's and the Empires, appear to be useable for kiln construction
from my "searches"
No luck in seaches for information about the following:
The largest number (about 20+ pallets) are an "attractive" dark brown made
by company that is not in business any more. They are stamped DIBond 40's
and 50's, from GrefCan (General Refractories).
There is a warning label about chromium exposure. I am guessing that these
are not useable for a hot face but was wondering if useable for backup
brick. Lots of arch and wedges in this lot. If not useable for kilns would
the usual absorption tests, if under 3%or less, make them useable for patios
etc. ?
A large number of the "brown bricks" are quite unique (to me). They are
approx. 24" x 3 " cylinders encased in metal, with a cast in slot and iron
hooks that have end that fits into slot. Unfortunately,to date, have not
been able to track down any retired workers from this plant to obtain more
information.
These are all brand new bricks. They were purchased for replacements for a
continuous furnace for lead additives to gasoline. They have been stored
inside on original pallets.
He also obtained some cast iron door frames and doors, with angled pegs for
insulation. I can imagine those for bourry box doors.
When my friend is able to determine fair prices for the bricks I will inform
the list about sizes,numbers and prices. They are located in Ontario - near
border to Port Huron Mi. - yours truly MarjB
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