We finished the Studio Dragon yesterday afternoon.
We gave her about an hour of burn time, and then let her go out for the night.
For a first firing of a soaking wet / cold masonry build it did outstanding.
A few small smoke leaks and plenty of steam rising (that looks like smoke).
This morning at first light I went out and the chimney still had steam rising from it! That means moisture has been venting all night!!
Today, she took right off, better/ faster than last night.
We have kept a smaller continuous burn going all day to dry her out.
We are up to 155F on the chimney.
After about 10 hours, the outer skin of the bell is finally heating, almost up to 100F near the top but still 55 down on the floor.
The bricks are glistening with water droplets, and the studio feels like a sauna!
There is a puddle on the floor by the outlet box.
Tomorrow I will light her off early, but then I will be gone all day returning Gerry home.
On Monday I will be home all day , and she will continue to dry out and heat up.
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blowing steam
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The core is dry and hot
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This will dry up and go away in a few days
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155F already
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