[TheForge] water on the fire and how much fuel?

Mon Jul 8 08:59:00 2002

Using water on your fire keeps the coal from burning so fast that you do not
get a good bank of coke.  When I use a coal fire, especially for Damascus, I
use a lot of coal on both sides of the fire for a reduced atmosphere and
plenty of water to keep the coal wet most of the time.  Francis Whitaker
always ground his coal and wet packed it in the fire pot and used plenty of
water during the day.
Bill
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> I do use water... and have been told I was wrong for doing so. I have also
> used wet coal and been told that was wrong. At times I am unsure of what
is
> right or wrong. I like to use a tin can on a metal handle and a Tennessee
> Valve (a couple of holes half way up in an upside down triangle I think)
to
> put water around the coal on the outside. I was told by a friend it
protects
> the firepot from burning...but then it also produces a few steam burns to
the
> hand :>)
>
>             Ted Jones
>
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