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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 2, 2016 19:28:40 GMT -8
Hi I finally begin construction today, with the precious help of Jean-David. the concrete block foundation was realized in the last few weeks in the basement   the firebox made of refractory cement was molded and baked.The ceiling was made with refractory slab.P chanel is made of stainless steel  Heat riser made of insulated fire brick     that's all for today, we begin the bells tomorrow |
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Post by Dan (Upstate NY, USA) on Mar 3, 2016 3:06:29 GMT -8
Took me awhile to figure out the riser construction, until I saw pictures of the inside. Looks good keep posting pictures please!
PS I made my support in my basement similar, but mine was hollow with an ash drop in it.
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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 3, 2016 19:25:17 GMT -8
^^^Thank you Mr.Wolf! It was -19C this morning, but it felt more like -30C. The fire clay slip was frozen. We had to build a brick/clay slip warmer with insulating pannel and the 4800W heater. Here are some pictures of the project progress   Here is the channel that goes to the second bell  I would like to thanks Jean-David for all the precious tips and helping me to start the project! |
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Post by matthewwalker on Mar 4, 2016 8:08:49 GMT -8
Alex, your craftsmanship is evident in everything you share. That is going to be one hell of heater. Nice work, keep the pics coming. Very inspiring work.
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Post by morticcio on Mar 4, 2016 11:16:23 GMT -8
Great build Alex :-)
It is a monster - are you going to heat your neighbours with it too?!!
Looking forward to seeing it progress. I hope the weather warms up whilst you're building it then cools down when it comes to testing it!
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Post by Dan (Upstate NY, USA) on Mar 4, 2016 13:49:53 GMT -8
Nice keep posting...
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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 4, 2016 20:19:02 GMT -8
Alex, your craftsmanship is evident in everything you share. That is going to be one hell of heater. Nice work, keep the pics coming. Very inspiring work. Matthewwalker thank you! It is true that I had done my homework properly. However, this time I can not appropriate my self all the credit.Since I was not confortable to start the build on my own I approached Jean-David to help me with, he's a professional masonry heater builder. He was familiar with the batch box rocket, he also met Peter last summer at the MHA meeting. He saved me a lot of rookie mistake and brought the changes needed to my plan to be compliant with building code here. It is certainly a big heater I hope it will be a beast but we have a fairly extreme climate here. The -20C are not uncommon, coupled with high humidity that make the felt is even more pronounced. We have conclued for many reasons that the minimum system size for houses here might be at least an 8incher. Thanks again! |
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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 4, 2016 20:28:47 GMT -8
Great build Alex :-) It is a monster - are you going to heat your neighbours with it too?!! Looking forward to seeing it progress. I hope the weather warms up whilst you're building it then cools down when it comes to testing it! Thank you Morticcio! I hope im not going to heat my neighbours or I will have to charge them some fees! heheheh  I hope the winter will end very soon. supposedly mild weather for the next few weeks , kind of 10C / 15C. I'll take the opportunity to put into overdrive. Try to finish the first skin would be awesome to me! |
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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 5, 2016 18:08:53 GMT -8
Progress of the day picture  |
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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 7, 2016 5:16:01 GMT -8
little bit more progress on the batch box  |
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Post by wiscojames on Mar 7, 2016 5:27:43 GMT -8
Wow! Can't wait to see the continued progress. Are you taking requests? Will you include shots of the top of the bell as you are finishing it? How will it be closed off? Refractory slabs? I hope to build one some day...
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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 7, 2016 17:25:14 GMT -8
Thanks Wiscojames! This is my next step. I'll start tomorrow. I will certainly take some pictures. It will be two row of bevel cut bricks that will form an "arch" or a projection.(I dont know which term is better) refractory slabs come sit over.I do not know if it's clear enough as explanation.
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Post by AlexHarpin on Mar 8, 2016 20:04:53 GMT -8
Catalan vault are very nice !! karl thank you. however I'm not sure I'd be able to perform in this manner.I'll stick to simpler.   |
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Post by morticcio on Mar 9, 2016 5:54:34 GMT -8
Looking good...will be interesting to see how the top takes shape.
Are you only using clay slip or refractory mortar too?
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