Temporary Kiln setup

[Steve2md]

Well, I finally got it set up and stable. It's holding at 116degrees and 72%RH. I plan to build one from wood and foam, but for now, this seems to be ok. Probably not very efficient though........

 

[Tom_in_TN]

Looks OK and will get the job done. A wood and foam insulated kiln would be ideal.

I keep going back and forth over where to set up a kiln. Could use the workshop or garage, or put it in the basement where it will stay warmer through the cold months just ahead because I use a hand-fired furnace to heat the house. Wondering about odors seeping up from the basement, although they could be vented outside.

 

[Steve2md]

this is on the back porch. once the wood and foam one is built, it should be insulated well enough to put it anywhere i want. then this tent will be used for color curing

 

[Steve2md]

i am considering lining the kiln in cedar like a sauna, for anti mold/mildew properties, and, i could ACTUALLY use it as a sauna.....

 

[Tom_in_TN]

Sounds like a good plan.

 

[Steve2md]

i wonder if i can find a sauna on craigslist? that would be a pre built kiln with a large capacity, and all digitally controlled......

 

[Tom_in_TN]

Whoa!!! good thinking Steve....you got a fat wallet or what?

 

[Steve2md]

no, but with all the foreclosures around here, there's bound to be one come up cheap...

 

[Steve2md]

here we go.....http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/3183992632.html
if he still has it Wednesday, it's mine

 

[Tom_in_TN]

Good Lord, Steve....that is terrific!!! I checked CL for suanas within 150 miles of me and found one, 1 person for $200.

 

[Steve2md]

still a smoking deal, lucky to find broken ones for under a grand. it seems almost too perfectly made for tobacco kilning...

 

[Steve2md]

oh yeah, if he still has it, it's only a few blocks away! hehehe EPIC lucky streak!

 

[Tom_in_TN]

Yeah, but I'll hold out for a better deal. Hope you can get some help loading/unloading the one you have your eye-on. That is a terrific looking suana, ooops, I mean kiln.

 

[Steve2md]

hehehe...if I'm lucky, it will be both....

 

[Boboro]

Will it go to 130f.

 

[Steve2md]

yep, the manual states 140 as its max...

 

[Brown Thumb]

yep, the manual states 140 as its max...

You can change that N/P .
Great IDEA!! I have to look for a 6 seater now!!
ThanX

 

[Boboro]

Yall can come sit in my truck for free.

 

[Steve2md]

no mold risk, no mildew risk (cedar lined) and if the heating element ever dies.....GIANT HUMIDOR FOR CIGARS!!!!!!

 

[Boboro]

All dem naked men in towels with cegars. Idddont know man.I'll have to stick with my small kiln.