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325abn
01-15-2007, 08:42 PM
Well I recieved my ceramic blanket today via UPS. 2"thick by 24x12.5.
$95 delivered off ebay.

My arch is now fully insulated this stuff is great and easy to use. I will post some pics somtime of the job it looks great. I hear it works great.

I may just be ready to do a test boil this weedend I am stoked for sure.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER
01-15-2007, 08:59 PM
Gotta love ebay! :D

Fred Henderson
01-16-2007, 04:24 AM
You can just about find anything that you want on ebay. It may take a while but its there. :D

802maple
01-16-2007, 07:15 AM
What was the rating of this insulation 4,6 or 8lb, 2300 degree or 2600 degree Just interested

325abn
01-16-2007, 04:45 PM
What was the rating of this insulation 4,6 or 8lb, 2300 degree or 2600 degree Just interested

8lb, 2600 degree

WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER
01-16-2007, 06:17 PM
That's a good price. Randy Gaudette was telling me a couple of years ago that they pay about $ 200 for 25 sq feet of 2600 degree 8lb. :?

HanginAround
01-16-2007, 06:36 PM
How did you end up securing it?

325abn
01-16-2007, 07:23 PM
Its just laid in there nice and snug.

HanginAround
01-16-2007, 08:43 PM
You'll want to check it to see if it moves, the firebox is a windy place. It'll probably be fine, I just wouldn't risk it without looking once in awhile. If you see steel dripping on the floor, check it right away 8O :D

325abn
01-17-2007, 06:42 AM
I will certainly keep an eye on it. I think it will be A-OK the stuff really does have a snug fit on all sides.

The four vertical sides are basicly wedged in by the bottom piece and the top edge-lip of the arch. I was worried about how I would secure the blanket but once I got it in hand and begain to install it it was quite clear that it would stay in place.

I will post some pics this weekend.

SteveD
01-17-2007, 09:50 PM
They also sell a "Ridigizer" for the ceramic blanket on ebay. It can be brushed or sprayed onto the insulation once it is in place. It is supposed to harden up the surface somewhat, which should make it a little more durable and may help it stay in place over time.

325abn
01-18-2007, 06:37 AM
I looked at the rigidizer but decided against it. The MFGed rigs that have the ceramic blanket do not use it.

The 2 inch blanket that I used is quite firm and I fitted it into the arch very snug. I dont think i am going to have a issue with the blanket moving at all unless the stuff shrinks and I dont think it does. :D

325abn
01-19-2007, 08:44 AM
Here are a few shot of the arch insulation. The level in the pics is a 2 footer.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/reagantrooper/Evaporator/christmas06-1-07091.jpg

About 12" from the top of the blanket to the pan. The nozzel is about 4" off from the blanket.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/reagantrooper/Evaporator/christmas06-1-07096.jpg

About 3.5" of space here. I hope this is enough room?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/reagantrooper/Evaporator/christmas06-1-07094.jpg

Flat gasket in place for the pan.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/reagantrooper/Evaporator/christmas06-1-07098.jpg

Pan in place!! :D

Russell Lampron
01-19-2007, 06:43 PM
Looks nice all put together. I bet you can't wait to boil something in it.

Russ

HanginAround
01-19-2007, 11:50 PM
Your 3.5 might be too much for a raised flue pan, I think you want to be closer to your flues. You can experiment with it, maybe even with another layer of insulation if you have some spare.

Other than that, looks real good, you must be getting kind of excited.

325abn
01-20-2007, 08:43 AM
Your 3.5 might be too much for a raised flue pan, I think you want to be closer to your flues. You can experiment with it, maybe even with another layer of insulation if you have some spare.

Other than that, looks real good, you must be getting kind of excited.

REALLY?? 8O 8O

I was thinking that the space was going to be to constictive for the flue gasses! How close have you seen this space between the bottom of a raised flue pan and the arch?

I could certainly add another layer of ceramic. :D

brookledge
01-20-2007, 11:01 AM
On a raised flue they build baffles so that all the gases have to travel through the flues and then back down to go out the stack.
The hot gases that are running in the 3.5" space at the bottom are not doing anything for you as far as heating the sap.
On mine the baffles are right up to the top of the arch and there is no space between the brick and the flues that forces all the heat through the flues. Maybe someone has some pictures that can show you what Imean
Keith

HanginAround
01-20-2007, 01:41 PM
Right, you want the gases up in your flues, not going straight out. Leave enough space at the front and back so the gases can go up into the flues and come back down into the arch and out the stack.

325abn
01-20-2007, 01:50 PM
All righty then!! I will and another layer of ceramic to divert the gasses up into the raised flues.

Thanks for the input.

whiteout
01-21-2007, 05:27 AM
Looks good. What is the gasket material you are useing on the top rail and where do you get it. Thanks
Terry

325abn
01-21-2007, 08:04 AM
Looks good. What is the gasket material you are useing on the top rail and where do you get it. Thanks
Terry

Its flat boiler door gasket. I got it from a Plumber friend of mine. I am sure you can get it at most pluming supply places or from the Maple Guys.