[TheForge] On the making of a LESS efficient draft

Sat Aug 3 11:52:03 2002

Mike:

I'd try a screen spark arrestor before changing a system that draws so well.
I don't have a lot of experience with side draft but haven't used a hood
chimney yet that works as well; well enough but not as well.

Frosty
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it ain't real.
Wrought iron is.
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Meadow Lakes, AK.

----- Original Message -----
From: "GHS" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 5:27 AM
Subject: [TheForge] On the making of a LESS efficient draft

> My current coal forge works great, the
> draft is excellent. Right now the fact
> that he flame sucks into the side draft
> when the blower is on and that sparks
> occasionally spew from the top have not
> been an issue, until now.
>
> I am moving into another building.
> Because of the location that the chimney
> will be in, it is best that I keep
> sparks to a minimum. I am thinking that
> my side draft design may have to go, in
> favor of a more traditional hood
> arrangement.
>
> I went immediately to the side draft
> when I started out and have never used a
> more conventional hood. I have seen lots
> of variations on the theme, most seem to
> work, more or less. I would be
> interested in hearing some suggestions.
>
> The current chimney is a bit shy of
> 40ftX12inch, the new must be shorter and
> smaller probably nor more that
> 16ftX10inch.
>
> Mike Graf
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