[Mark C.]

[quote name='Benzine' date='23 January 2013 - 11:18 PM' timestamp='1359001131' post='28387']
Thanks for those links Mark. What else would I need to complete the burner? A hose, regulator, some type of flow control? Much like electricity, gas frightens and confuses me.


You will need a regulator High Volume (harbor freight) a hose or flex gas line and a valve (ball valve I feel is a good choice) None of this costs much and is what all raku kilns need-think investment in fun.
Mark

[Benzine]

[quote name='Mark C.' date='24 January 2013 - 12:45 AM' timestamp='1359009943' post='28392']

Benzine, on 23 January 2013 - 11:18 PM, said:

Thanks for those links Mark. What else would I need to complete the burner? A hose, regulator, some type of flow control? Much like electricity, gas frightens and confuses me.


You will need a regulator High Volume (harbor freight) a hose or flex gas line and a valve (ball valve I feel is a good choice) None of this costs much and is what all raku kilns need-think investment in fun.
Mark

What would you guess all of that costs, in total? Would I have to use plumber's dope, when putting it all together, or just Teflon tape?

[Mark C.]

I would use a better quality pipe dope like rector seal with teflon (in mix) Not a big teflon tape fan-I was taught by a licensed plumber.
My guess is with burner 120$ -130$ tops

[Benzine]

Mark C., on 24 January 2013 - 05:50 PM, said:

I would use a better quality pipe dope like rector seal with teflon (in mix) Not a big teflon tape fan-I was taught by a licensed plumber.
My guess is with burner 120$ -130$ tops

Excellent. My Dad, is actually a Master Plumber, so I will try to recruit him to help me construct the burner.

Should I adjust the port size as well?

[Mark C.]

When you order the burner you specify which gas orfice you want-propane or natural gas-they are different . No other modification is needed-the orifice is threaded into burner and is brass.

[Idaho Potter]

Benzine, my burner was set up by a propane supplier. It has a pilot light at the burner, plus a gauge at the tank end of the hose. It also doesn't look like yours, more like a Venturi so I get good oxy while burning. My intake opening is 4 inches square even with the fibre wrapped around edges, and the lid opening is 4" x 6" and I use a small 8 inch square shelf as an adjustable vent control.

Shirley