Post by stoked on Jun 8, 2014 10:46:38 GMT -8
Hi folks
new member and first post.I am making my first stove, a 6" rocket stove and have cast the liner out of local clay and perlite,with some fiberglass strands for reinforcement.The perlite I used was horticultural,as that was all I can find.The j tube is surrounded be 4" of clay and perlite mix.I plan on covering it with 2" of cob.
My riser I am making with a 6" heating duct with 3" of clay and perlite inside of a 12" heating duct.I will be using a 100 gal propane tank which is 15 " dia.That will leave a 1.5" space around my riser.
I really didn't have a complete plan,i just made the liner to start and it is evolving as I go,not the best way,I know.
My liner is developing some cracks as it is drying.Seeing as I am covering it with 2" of cob,is the cracking of the liner a concern,or should I repair them before I cob it?
I lined the j tube with backerboard to cast the liner and it will burn out in time.I plan on covering inside the j tube with fireplace cement to make it harder.
Any comments or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
new member and first post.I am making my first stove, a 6" rocket stove and have cast the liner out of local clay and perlite,with some fiberglass strands for reinforcement.The perlite I used was horticultural,as that was all I can find.The j tube is surrounded be 4" of clay and perlite mix.I plan on covering it with 2" of cob.
My riser I am making with a 6" heating duct with 3" of clay and perlite inside of a 12" heating duct.I will be using a 100 gal propane tank which is 15 " dia.That will leave a 1.5" space around my riser.
I really didn't have a complete plan,i just made the liner to start and it is evolving as I go,not the best way,I know.
My liner is developing some cracks as it is drying.Seeing as I am covering it with 2" of cob,is the cracking of the liner a concern,or should I repair them before I cob it?
I lined the j tube with backerboard to cast the liner and it will burn out in time.I plan on covering inside the j tube with fireplace cement to make it harder.
Any comments or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
