Steel King furnace

[Diesel nut]

I got this for free a few years ago and it's been sitting outside for that time. I am going to try to get it installed here soon. I need to repaint the front and back and the sheet metal sides with high temp paint. I was wondering if it would be worth lining the sides of the fire box with firebrick. My thoughts on holding the firebrick in place was to use some flat bar steel and drill some holes though the side of the firebox to hold the flat bar in place rather than welding it. Welding it would be better but impossible to get inside the box. I would use some pieces of small thick walled pipe to make spacers to hold the bar away from the side of the firebox to slide the firebrick in place. Not sure what size bolts to use. Maybe 3/8s? Is this even a good idea? Just wanted a few opinions on this since I'm kinda new to this. Thanks, Casey.

 

[Diesel nut]

The dimensions of this furnace are 22"Wx33Lx46H. The firebox can handle 26" logs no problem.

 

[pook]

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=37370&highlight=forced+draft&page=2 from Moddoo

 

[Diesel nut]

Ok I've done quite a bit of reading on secondary air induction and it seems that cast iron pipe is best for running in the hot coals. What about heavy walled steel pipe or box tubing? I have easy access to that plus it's free. There's been a few guys that have used the black pipe but said it doesn't last anytime at all. So I thought maybe heavier steel pipe might work or am I wrong? Thanks for your thoughts in advance. Casey.

 

[pook]

trick is to burn the load from the top down= keep the bottom of the pile cooled.........does it have a grate as is?

 

[Diesel nut]

Yea its made out of 1" square solid bar steel.

 

[Diesel nut]

Here's what I thought of using.

 

[CrappieKeith]

That round rolled top caught my eye.
Since it was made in Stevens.,Wi. and our Jacks originated in Warren I'm thinking they look like cousins!

 

[pook]

That round rolled top caught my eye.
Since it was made in Stevens.,Wi. and our Jacks originated in Warren I'm thinking they look like cousins!

whta a subtle line to maybe sell a furnace!= if ur cousin, why dont u comment such that ur cuz gets better?:rockn:

 

[CrappieKeith]

whta a subtle line to maybe sell a furnace!= if ur cousin, why dont u comment such that ur cuz gets better?:rockn:

He may need parts...maybe I can help since that co. that made that unit is no longer around.Bricks,grates,draft blower...ect.

Hey Pook you can goyank somebody elsechain now...I'm growing tired of your antics.:bang::bang::bang::bang:

 

[pook]

He may need parts...maybe I can help since that co. that made that unit is no longer around.Bricks,grates,draft blower...ect.

Hey Pook you can goyank somebody elsechain now...I'm growing tired of your antics.:bang::bang::bang::bang:

u shudda stated such in the first place,eh? not that the POS is worth rebuilding to original specs other than to cover UL listing. ax me ifn i care! xcept for i see the ultimate burner possibility for the POS.......vvv

 

[CrappieKeith]

...hold on Pook...I saw the round top and I said hey a round top...not ofeten you see that.


Then you attack me for responding to the OP and after that I thought about the parts ...now your saying I should have said that 1st...I am definitely putting you on ignor...:notrolls2::notrolls2::notrolls2::notrolls2::
Pook..if I don't respond to you ..you are on the ignor list...

 

[pook]

...hold on Pook...I saw the round top and I said hey a round top...not ofeten you see that.


Then you attack me for responding to the OP and after that I thought about the parts ...now your saying I should have said that 1st...I am definitely putting you on ignor...:notrolls2::notrolls2::notrolls2::notrolls2::
Pook..if I don't respond to you ..you are on the ignor list...

dont care= its ur loss & still gonna repost MH &yukon similarity systems....having spoken with u, i aint gonna miss u cause ure a salesman more than a scientist,duh

 

[Diesel nut]

I notice your losing some reps there spook. Gee i wonder why....:monkey: Any way yea I couldn't find any info on the company so I figured they must be out of business. This furnace looks like it is well made and fairly sophisticated for the time it was built. (1980) Thanks for responding Keith.

 

[Diesel nut]

This thing has a pretty good size firebox so I hope it'll do the trick.

 

[Diesel nut]

Well I'm almost finished with it. Got the fire brick installed....

 

[Diesel nut]

Some more pics.....

 

[Diesel nut]

Secondary intake?

The firebox measures 24"H x 15"W x 28"L. I should be able to do a long over night burn I hope! Now I gotta figure out how I'm going to do my secondary burn setup. Was thinking of having the forced air draft inducer supply air to the secondary side along with the primary side or is that a bad idea? Need some help figuring this one out. Thanks, Casey.

 

[CrappieKeith]

Give me a call when you get some time Casey.

 

[pook]

http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/60405/

look @ this post, its there. I'd bring in the 2ndary air from front of stove & thru pipes on top of the grates leaving just enough grate area to burn off the coals. The pipes on grates [pulling colder air being preheated] will cool the coals & bottom of the load somewhat but its a good thing. My signature has a link to the "nature of fire" which explains my reasoning. I think u can make a better furnace than a Caddy which has no grates & a buildup of coals can be a hassle..........good lux