This post provides the materials detail of my build that can be viewed here -
https://permies.com/t/40/238503/Batch-Rocket-Build#2296204. The door is currently under construction and the final build will be posted once completed.
Target ISA for 6” system per Peter van den Berg = 57 sq ft
Actual internal dimensions = 42.5” x 22.5” x 65.5”
Actual ISA = 57.6 sq ft
Double skin brick bell
Riser height = 36” (8.3 x base)
External bell dimensions = 58.5” x 37.75” x 71”
Clay brick (solid) 8” x 3.75” x 2.25”
Refractory brick (Jet brand – 2,600 deg rated) 9” x 4.5” x 2.5”
Insulated refractory brick (Minteq brand) 9” x 4.5” x 2.5”
Clay brick total including exhaust port = 900
Ref brick total not including core = 120
Sakrete construction sand = 10 ½ – 70 lb bags
Lincoln 60 fireclay = 3 ½ – 50 lb bags
Total calculated weight of bell = 7,200 lbs
Combustion Core
Ref brick = 44
Ref brick splits = 20
IFB = 20
Ref plate for roof 12” x 24” x 2” – 2
Additional Materials
1.5” x 3/16” angle iron for core stand and roof supports – approximately 40’
3/16” sq solid steel for lintels over core, exhaust port and clean-out - approximately 22'
Superwool 24” wide x 1” thick (almost 1 full box)
Superwool gasket – used in all places where steel meets brick
Lynn Mfg Waterglass – adhesive for Superwool gasket
Sairset refractory mortar – thinly applied on refractory brick joints to fill gaps
½” threaded rod attached to core stand door supports