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Post by tractor on Nov 28, 2015 8:05:57 GMT
Hey guys - new here
Just read your build thread right through chas, and was wondering did you ever apply a layer of insulation to your oven this summer? Did it make much of a difference to your oven temps
Trac
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Post by chas on Nov 28, 2015 9:53:57 GMT
Hey guys - new here Just read your build thread right through chas, and was wondering did you ever apply a layer of insulation to your oven this summer? Did it make much of a difference to your oven temps Trac Hi Trac, and welcome. Yep, follow the link: ukwoodfiredovenforum.proboards.com/thread/2187/give-pompeii-retro-fit-insulationThe temperature difference? Twofold I guess: less heat escapes - which must be a good thing - the outside of the dome no longer gets hot, plus it's easier to get up to and retain good cooking heat. I could get the oven hot before, but it cooled pretty quickly. That's manageable for pizzas but I soon discovered I wanted to do other things, bake bread, make slow casseroley things, and for that you need more control over longer periods. Insulation gives you more control. Good luck with your build, keep us posted! Chas |
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Post by tractor on Nov 29, 2015 9:27:45 GMT
Hey chas Thanks for the link, I've only just noticed your signature  ? What a great job it looks like it was your plan all along, I really like your air vent in the base/wood store that lets air flow round your wood. I'll pinch that idea if it's ok. Will get a build thread up asap Trac |
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Post by chas on Nov 29, 2015 10:07:17 GMT
I really like your air vent in the base/wood store that lets air flow round your wood. I'll pinch that idea if it's ok. Very kind Trac, very kind... re the vent, a small steer for you: though that's exactly what I intended, I've found it impossible to store wood there at a truly low moisture content. It's as if dry wood has the ability to suck moisture in from the atmosphere, and really dry wood is what you want. Dave put me onto this: you don't want to spend much of your time trying to set fire to water. Once you have a decent fire going, you can put a few logs in the oven doorway and even dampish stuff improves that way. Really nice, dry stuff improves to a point where it almost spontaneously combusts. I'm lucky to have a boiler in an outhouse where I can store my firewood in shallow plastic trays stacked on top of the boiler. So, my suggestion: store some wood down there under the oven with the tools, but try to locate a really dry place about the house where you can keep your 'real' stash. Chas |
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