CCSV: Does this flame seem right? Pics inside...

[chaze215]

I put together my CCSV last night and figured I would fire it up a little while ago just for kicks before I seasoned it. I put it on low for about 10 mins and the temp on the outside therm said 180. When I opened it up, I saw the following:

On Low with a little breeze:

 On Medium same conditions:

So I guess my question is this: Are the orange flames the norm at these temps or is it the infamous CCSV burner problem that I have read so much about? Of course when the wind hit the flame it became even more orange, but I tried to do my best at getting shots when the breeze was at a minimum. What do you guys think? What should be my next step? Thanks in advance!

Chaz

 

[redneck69]

to me it looks normal,  it flared up when you opened the door and it got more oxygen and looks like the wind is swirling around inside your box.

 

[chaze215]

I have read that the orange flame is not a good thing. I dont know if orange flames on med heat is the norm or not. And on high, it looked like a bonfire...lol

 

[justpassingthru]

Hi and welcome to SMF,

You flame should be blue with orange tips, since it is new you might have to adjust the Air Bleed Valve to have a blue flame, it might be found at the orifice or on the tube between the orifice and the burner.  You might want to try searching for Dick Bullard's post "GOSM Burner Flame Qview, there are photos there that show the Air Bleed valve.

Another thing might be altitude, if you are at a high altitude that can effect the flame,then you might have to change the orifice.

Gene