[TheForge] it almost works:-)

Wed Aug 28 15:26:00 2002

No, ours have pressure regulators that are designed for use with higher
pressures (not for home heating).  Call a propane supplier instead of a
welding supply.  Describe clearly what you are doing and they may be able to
give you the appropriate regulator.
-Kirsten & Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "jacques gallant" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 11:15 AM
Subject: [TheForge] it almost works:-)


>
>
> I had another try at getting my propane forge up to heat, and learned the
> importance of waiting for it to warm up for five or ten minutes.  I also
> stacked fire bricks at BOTH ends this time, and managed to get the inside
of
> the forge(a light coating of fireclay on top of ceramic fibre insulation)
to
> glow orange all over.  This was acheived useing anywhere between 10 and 20
> psi of propane and just the right amount of air... so it almost works.
> Still it was painfully slow watching a 5/16" rod getting up to forgeing
> heat, barely hot enough for upsetting.
>
>
> Dave M recommended a High Pressure regulator, so I called the welding
supply
> company and they have one with NO PRESSURE GAUGES that will deliver
between
> 10 and 250 psi.  It's the sort of thing people around here use for burning
> blueberries and big lobster boils...  Is this what you guys use on your
> forges?
>
>
>
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