How Much Draft or Draw?

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Post by Smitty275 » Sat. Nov. 15, 2014 8:28 am

Just wondering what range of draft, or draw as some call it, is desirable. I'm sure there is a range that works best. What's a good starting point to shoot for? Bit coal, 2-5" in size. Furnace is an older 1300 series HotBlast.


 
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Post by michaelanthony » Sat. Nov. 15, 2014 8:31 am

Smitty275 wrote:Just wondering what range of draft, or draw as some call it, is desirable. I'm sure there is a range that works best. What's a good starting point to shoot for? Bit coal, 2-5" in size. Furnace is an older 1300 series HotBlast.
.03 -.05 is a good spot, it gives you room on both sides of the scale.

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