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Post by ivehadenough17 on Dec 1, 2014 21:08:29 GMT -8
I was thinking of casting mine out of Kasto-o-lite 30 LI...do you think that is over kill? ( 3000°F maximum service temperature, insulating castable )What do you prefer? Thanks.
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Post by ivehadenough17 on Nov 30, 2014 11:35:57 GMT -8
If You had to do it all over, Would You start to finish a 6" batch all the way? Or with your current results, 6" batch with 8" throughout the rest of the system.Seems like you are pretty happy with your hybrid setup. Also, are you going to put the "v" shape in the bottom eventually?
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Post by ivehadenough17 on Nov 29, 2014 22:00:20 GMT -8
So I am guessing you sized the port to 6" batch box specs?
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Post by ivehadenough17 on Nov 29, 2014 19:27:49 GMT -8
Wow Matt, That is awesome. I was curious how You were going to go about this.Looks like the only thing left of the original core is the riser stub. Did you make the port with the ceramic board also?
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Post by ivehadenough17 on Nov 28, 2014 20:58:50 GMT -8
Matt, I was looking for the thinner ones to wrap ceramic wool around...to be used more as a form than anything. A form I wouldn't have to remove.What exactly do I call these things so I don't sound like an idiot when I contact my local refractory supply places? Thanks.
I am in Western Illinois, Quad cities area. (Davenport Iowa is right across the Mississippi river from me)
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Post by ivehadenough17 on Nov 28, 2014 11:41:38 GMT -8
That's a pretty thin wall thickness. I have used some inexpensive ones that I think are similar. The ones I found here are 1/2" wall thickness, and come in 12" lengths. That's what I'm using on my outdoor system, and yes, they work fine and hold up fine. The risers I prefer are the same material in 2" wall thickness, 24" lengths. These are much more expensive, but I prefer them as they are much more robust and provide a lot more insulation. I've found a few suppliers who will do full custom sizes and lengths, but of course that gets real expensive quickly. One cool thing about those thin ones, they make great positive molds for your riser castings, and particularly the lower riser section that's in the core base. You leave the material in there and you have a highly insulated sleeve inside. It's been my favorite core casting trick for a while now. Would you give a link to these please?
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Post by ivehadenough17 on Nov 27, 2014 7:52:38 GMT -8
Matt, I am a machinist by trade and would like to help with what you need made up.I have a good working relationship with a steel supplier, If it's standard size tube most of the time I am given drops for free. What I would require from you is a print of what You need.Hand drawn would be fine.You have helped me, I would like to reciprocate and help you if at all possible.
I am obviously new to this board, and I am still figuring it out. I just stumbled across this thread by accident. You can message me the print through this board or Youtube.
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