RMH in TN

[wileythenord]

Thanks Oddmar!

I purposely didn't make my first cast any more complicated than I had to. I figure I'll run this one for a few seasons and after building a few more systems I can tear this one out and improve it.

Thanks for the heads up on those things, I had planned for some of them, but I too had thought only about dropping an 8" cleanout into the side and calling it done, now I know it needs to be a bigger cavity and I'll address that. The plan is to get things rolling this weekend, so I'll try to have some pics up on monday.

[matt walker]

Oddmar, that's such a great overview. You managed to condense the last four years or so into one post! I wonder if you'd mind if I cut that out and sticky it?

I disagree a bit with (E)...I'm not convinced there's any reburn function in the barrel. It sheds heat so fast it I believe it stops any combustion at that point. I do think the 2.5-3" gap is minimum. Larger gaps do change performance, but due to many different factors in my opinion.

Also, as for the priming fan..if it's going to be a permanent install I'd much rather see a tangential arrangement. Much better longevity and no chance of restriction.

Nonetheless, tons of great info there.

[Oddmar]

Feel free to cut it out and sticky it.

Anything to save people time, effort, and (cough!, cough!)

[Oddmar]

[pa_friendly_guy]

He made a FUNNY !!!!!

[matt walker]

[Oddmar]

[matt walker]

Oh, yeah, I guess I am. I'll do it right now before I forget again.

[hpmer]

I second the motion. That really is a great write-up.

[wileythenord]

Sorry guys, my uncle passed away last weekend and I didn't get to work on the heater, and this past weekend was holidays so....