So there I was, eyeing a pretty nice bed of coals...

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runningmike

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...and I sez to myself, 'Self, I wonder if a guy could set up a dutch oven in there???'
Thoughts?

Mike
 
sure could !
 
Many's the time I've looked at the secondary combustion chamber and wondered what you could do with the heat available there. I run 1300 to 1400 degrees outside the combustion zone, and around 2500 degrees below the nozzle.

Probably could do perfect marshmallows in 2.7 milliseconds if nothing else.
 
nofossil said:
Many's the time I've looked at the secondary combustion chamber and wondered what you could do with the heat available there. I run 1300 to 1400 degrees outside the combustion zone, and around 2500 degrees below the nozzle.

What are you using to measure your inside-the-boiler temperatures?
 
I have been tempted to try to fire a small piece of pottery right where the nice blue flame comes down. I think the temp range is about right. I would hate to see what a burst air pocket would do to my Tarm though!
 
MrEd said:
nofossil said:
Many's the time I've looked at the secondary combustion chamber and wondered what you could do with the heat available there. I run 1300 to 1400 degrees outside the combustion zone, and around 2500 degrees below the nozzle.

What are you using to measure your inside-the-boiler temperatures?

Inconel jacketed type K thermocouple, located between the outlet of my combustion labyrinth and the water jacket. I also have a flue temp thermocouple.
 

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OK, that thread ran away quick!
I'm just thinking about baking up some apple pie in the woodmaster; wondering if anybody's been so foolish???? (fuelish?)

Mike
 
FWIW, you'll need about 2100-2200 to reach cone 6 or so for high fire stoneware.

Mike
 
I’m just thinking about baking up some apple pie in the woodmaster

I know of at least 2 cookbooks devoted to the art of cooking in the engine compartment of cars on long trips. One even featured a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner (long trip, I guess). I think there is a publishing opportunity here.

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DaveBP

You mean "Caution, contents may have been gasified!
 
Maybe I will stick a baked potato in there, see what happens....
maybe a mini labrinth or insert could be made to place a steak in there. It should sear nicely!
 
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