Hi All; After months of waiting I finally received plans from my world traveling consultant. The simplicity of it astounds me!
Introducing the Six minute riser. A variation of Pinheads highly successful five minute riser design.
An innovation that will simplify batchbox construction. It literally adds apx one minute to construction of a CFB riser!
A slot exactly the size of the port opening is cut into the skin of a five minute riser. The blanket inside is cut to allow folding around the edges of the metal skin.
A gasket of morgan
superwool is clay slipped to the back side of the port. Thickness depends on circumstances.
Riser is set in place and snugged up to the port. Bricks are cemented down around the rear and sides of the riser shell to keep it from moving.
Using a bright light to see any gaps. Plug any gaps from the outside with small pieces of superwool.
That's all ! How easy is that.
I wish I could claim this idea as my own ,but the idea was proposed to me from another master builder out of the country.
This is the first attempt to put it in a working stove.
100% success ! A full season of burning will be needed to confirm but all signs point to a rousing success!
In parting remember these words from John Glenn;
"As I sat, strapped in my seat waiting during the countdown, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder."
-John Glenn