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Post by turkey on Mar 17, 2012 11:35:16 GMT
I would say looks cracking but don't want to jinks it. Does look very tidy on the vemicrete and happy now it has a fire in its belly to warm its cockles. :-)
I am sure you know but pre casts can still contain quite a lot of moisture, so it is as if not more important to go slow with the drying process.
also the vermicrete is a giant sponge so take care with all this rain(sic) it does not get too wet.
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 19, 2012 11:15:58 GMT
Thanks for the thoughts................. Trying to go slow with firing - but fire does usual tricks, looks like its dying then suddenly flares back into life !! Seems ok so far Wrapped up against the rain (plus hail and frost !!)
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 20, 2012 18:10:21 GMT
Still pegging away !! Lots of vermicrete still to go ......... Nice steady fire going most of day - low temp though ! Any ideas on how to tell when 'cured' or when to ramp up temp ??
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Post by cannyfradock on Mar 20, 2012 21:30:16 GMT
Sherlock......the most important thing for you is to follow your Modular oven suppliers guidelines on how to cure "THEIR" dome. Some modular ovens can be used directly after installation, and others need to be "slowly cured".
Starting slow curing fires at the first oppertunity in my view is always a good idea. I don't think there are any hard and fast rules on oven curing, due to differing methods and hydration in materials used. As a guide, my last Pompeii build of fire-brick dome, 5cm insulation blanket and 7.5 vermiculite concrete.....I recommended 2 weeks of curing fires.....this worked out fine. After 2 weeks of 3 small fires a day, ...the customer/my boss...fired the oven up hotter than the devil's own festering arsehole...and we all enjoyed a perfect pizza party.
Terry
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 22, 2012 14:58:22 GMT
Thanks Terry.......... unfortunately instructions with oven not very helpful...... "Light small fires progressing to larger fires over a period of a least a week " Thats sussed it then ! And then.. "Don't paint until you are satisfied oven is completely cured. " Which would be Still vermicrete now finished - a bit OTT - but probably cheapest bit of build ! So why not ! Even cooked a bit to use heat........... crakr.blogspot.co.uk/p/oven-construction.htmlThanks again Simon
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Post by cannyfradock on Mar 22, 2012 21:45:57 GMT
Simon
It sounds like your modular oven supplier is covering all bases by saying " "Light small fires progressing to larger fires over a period of a least a week " ....and..."Don't paint until you are satisfied oven is completely cured. ".......so...go overboard in the slow curing process and do more than they ask.......this will validitate your guarentee. By them saying that will mean that there will be a lot of moisture still left in the dome. Fire the oven as often a you can ...but go slowly, slowly with any intense firing.
Love your blog btw....and many thanks for putting it in your signature.
Terry
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 28, 2012 15:19:04 GMT
Still going ! eventually got round to arch - not too bad for a beginner ! Managed to blag a cowl for £10, now need to 'source' a bit more granite next render - too hot for me, but a least drying out vermicrete !
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 31, 2012 16:49:16 GMT
Rendered at last.................... Good weather - overcast and cooler..
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Post by Tom B on Mar 31, 2012 18:31:17 GMT
Looks the dog's b****cks! Great job.
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Post by Breadandwine on Mar 31, 2012 19:45:13 GMT
Hi Simon
Congratulations on your beautiful oven. I've just read through this thread and looked right through your blog - and you are to be heartily commended - not just for your terrific building skills and hard work, but also for sharing your story on here and on your blog.
You are going to have so much fun with that little beauty - well done, and thanks!
Cheers, Paul
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Post by cannyfradock on Apr 1, 2012 12:43:40 GMT
Simon
.....Tip top.....indeed the bees knees of an oven.....
Can't wait to see some of your baking/cooking
Terry
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Post by Sherlock on Apr 5, 2012 13:29:39 GMT
Many thanks for the positive feedback - much appreciated... Now mostly finished apart from a bit of 'snagging'............. As you say - now the hard part - cooking ! Look forward to the next phase..... Once again, many thanks Simon
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Post by baronkev on Apr 5, 2012 16:36:38 GMT
Excellent looking oven Shirlock! Very smart and swish.
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Post by baronkev on Apr 5, 2012 16:38:31 GMT
Excellent looking oven Shirlock! Very smart and swish.
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Post by Sherlock on Apr 11, 2012 11:02:16 GMT
last message on this thread....................... First 'real' pizza from oven, not overshadowed by torrential rain then hailstones !! Have to say they were bloody marvelous - well worth all the effort ! Plus novelty of cooking under umbrella. Thanks all again - now to move to food section !!
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