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  1. txsean

    Small backyard reverse flow build

    Hey guys. I meant to update sooner but its been a pretty busy summer. Anyway... it works! Not that I expected it not too but its always satisfying to see hard work perform as planned. Nevermind the added benefit of an awesome meal to follow! I've done a few cooks now and everything is holding...
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    1st ever build of any kind

    You're going to need more than a tank labeled scrap. Don't tease us, where is the finish!? :biggrin:
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    Small backyard reverse flow build

    Well, here is a little update. Shes outside!!! I still have a little work to, mainly small cosmetic stuff and clean-up. Tomorrow I will do a little blast on the inside, install some temp gauges then light her up. Hopefully she holds together! lol. I have some black hi-temp RTV on order to seal...
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    M7's build thread. Reverse Flow trailer mounted with storage compartments.

    Dude this is an awesome build! I don't know how I missed this... And local too, what part of town? 
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    Small backyard reverse flow build

    lol, gotta work with what ya got! Not ideal but its worked. That table was temporary and I was about to trash it anyway to free up some space but I just couldn't keep stuff off of it. This is definitely its last project!  Thanks! I've got a life full of lessons teaching me not to rush into...
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    Is Feldon's Calculator really flawed?

    So what do you think is more important, getting the required volume (ex, 5" pipe at 24-ish" tall) or using a smaller pipe at a longer length (ex. 4" pipe at 30-ish" something tall)? And just to clarify, this length is also based off of 100% sized FB numbers?
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    Small backyard reverse flow build

    Thanks! I am pretty rusty, and I'm not saying I was much good to begin with, but this project has been some good practice as a little bit of everything. 
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    Small backyard reverse flow build

    Todays project was the reverse flow plate... Pieces are cut and tacked into place. I actually put the center piece and drains in a few weeks ago. Just need to finish out the welding, which I'll try to do tomorrow then on go the end caps. I feel like this thing is really coming together now! The...
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