Coal Gun S- 130 Install

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sat. Sep. 07, 2019 12:43 pm

FirstcoalstokerRon wrote: ↑
Thu. Sep. 05, 2019 1:24 am
<t>My outside coal bin is about 1/2 done the 6 inch straight auger is on the bottom with about 3 foot inside the basement and 12 foot in the outside coal bin . I am going to cut 2 inch wide by 12 inch long holes in the tube with 8 inches between them and I am wondering if it will it start full of coal or do I have to make it shut off by turning the tube like the one I saw in a U TUBE video! I plan on using a 1 horse power motor turning the auger at about 12 to 18 RPM.

As no one answered my question about the auger starting full of coal I am going to cut the holes and give it a try sure hope it works!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sat. Sep. 21, 2019 3:03 pm

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Post by **coaledsweat** » Sat. Sep. 21, 2019 3:15 pm

If it won't start full of coal it isn't going to work out very well.

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sat. Sep. 21, 2019 4:48 pm

That I know but I was thinking maybe some had one and could tell me yes or no before I get it done and full of pea coal.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Sat. Sep. 21, 2019 8:19 pm

My auger is always full of coal, no problem with mine.

Post by **CoalJockey** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 8:26 am

I don’t know how you are driving it Ron but as long as there is enough reduction in gearing it should be fine. Slow speed = higher torque.

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 11:34 am

Thanks guys as I am about 1/2 done with the outside bin I am happy to know it will work the way I have it , but I am going to make it so I can turn the tube to shut it off and turn it on if I need to.
The frame is done, the auger is in and I am drilling the two inch holes in the 6 inch tube so I hope I can put coal in it soon then install the gearmotor!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 11:53 am

hotblast1357 wrote: ↑
Sat. Sep. 21, 2019 8:19 pm
My auger is always full of coal, no problem with mine.

THANKS and you have been a lot of help and I know you have told me the size of your auger and gear motor before but I forgot, maybe you can tell me again so I don't have to hunt for it. I WOULD LOVE PICS

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 1:16 pm

It’s a 6” auger, I don’t have any pics right now.

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 2:10 pm

FirstcoalstokerRon wrote: ↑
Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 11:34 am
I am drilling the two inch holes in the 6 inch tube so I hope I can put coal in it soon

Hmm, a 2" holes for pea coal to dribble through????

Where did this measurement come from????

Do you think you might want to do a "practice" test for the 2" hole size to see how that will work out for ya?...

Where's YOUR Pictures?

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 5:27 pm

LARRY SAID Hmm, a 2" holes for pea coal to dribble through???? Where did this measurement come from????
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<t>My outside coal bin is about 1/2 done the 6 inch straight auger is on the bottom with about 3 foot inside the basement and 12 foot in the outside coal bin . I am going to cut 2 inch wide by 12 inch long holes in the tube with 8 inches between them and I am wondering if it will it start full of coal or do I have to make it shut off by turning the tube like the one I saw in a U TUBE video! I plan on using a 1 horse power motor turning at about 12 to 18 RPM.
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This is how I was going to build it, or just the 2 inch holes.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 6:21 pm

The holes need to be larger than 2”, make them as large as you can.

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 9:15 pm

Will 2 inches by 12 inch hole every 8 inches work, there will be 14 foot of the auger inside the bin?

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 9:19 pm

Once again, the hole needs to be larger than 2” wide. At least 4”. Your auger is 6”? Should have plenty room for a 4” hole.

FirstcoalstokerRon · Post by **FirstcoalstokerRon** » Sun. Sep. 22, 2019 10:33 pm

If I put a 4 inch hole in the top or the tube 1/2 of it will be under the side of the bin as the sides are at a 45* angle why won't pea coal drop through 2 inch hole?