New Kaa-2 Ash Boxes

 
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Post by oliver power » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 9:27 pm

Made a couple new ash boxes for the Kaa-2 today. Old ones are 13" x 13", and all rotted out. Every time I pick them up, I think they're going to fall apart. New ones are made of .032 aluminum, and will never rot out. They are also a little bigger in size (13" x 16").
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Post by Rob R. » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 9:35 pm

It is really strange that the first set rotted out. Mine are on their 6th season and look new.

Did you leave them in a damp area through the summer?

 
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Post by oliver power » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 9:45 pm

Rob R. wrote:
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It is really strange that the first set rotted out. Mine are on their 6th season and look new.

Did you leave them in a damp area through the summer?
Yes, outside in the rain ALL SUMMER....... :lol:

 
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Post by freetown fred » Thu. Dec. 14, 2017 9:56 pm

Yep, that'll do er!!!!!!!!!! Lookin good Scott.

 
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Post by Kungur » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 10:33 am

Oliver,
This is something I have been considering. Currently using round tubs. How much more capacity do you think the square ones have? Also can you tell about the material you used and how you constructed them?
Thanks!

 
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Post by oliver power » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 8:25 pm

Kungur wrote:
Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 10:33 am
Oliver,
This is something I have been considering. Currently using round tubs. How much more capacity do you think the square ones have? Also can you tell about the material you used and how you constructed them?
Thanks!
Hi Kungur, The material is .032 aluminum. It is formed on a break. Joints are mechanical. Kind of like tongue & groove. Then caulked the seams so that they wouldn't get the fine ash wedging into them.

Originals worked just fine. However, if running hard, the ash boxes would be at max capacity at 24 hours. I've had them over flow if tending goes a little longer. I always thought a little more capacity would be nice. I put one in tonight. Talk about a perfect fit.............. 13 x 16 plus a handle on each side.

I'm assuming all the Kaa-2 ash pits are the same. Do you have picture / dementions of yours? How about your ash bucket size? Did your Kaa-2 come with round tub? Mine came with 13 x 13 square.

 
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Post by Freddy » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 8:30 pm

Nice job! They look great.


 
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Post by oliver power » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 8:45 pm

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Nice job! They look great.
Thanks Freddy........ Now, if they don't melt, I've got it made :lol: . I don't think they will. Won't know till tomorrow at this time.

 
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Post by Kungur » Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 9:40 pm

Came with the round tubs and have gotten replacements at Tractor Supply. I like the idea of a bit more capacity. Also the side mounted handle would help.

 
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Post by Hambden Bob » Sat. Dec. 16, 2017 6:25 am

That's some Beautiful Work You've performed there,Mistah !!

 
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Post by k-2 » Sat. Dec. 16, 2017 12:48 pm

Mine rot out(round tubs) after only one year. I assume its because i spray each tubfull of ashes with water on pulling it out of the stove,to keep the dust down and the water reacts with the ash to rot out the tub.

 
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Post by k-2 » Sat. Dec. 16, 2017 12:52 pm

I just purchased some SS to make a tub that same size. (13x16 Kind of expensive at $55 for 4x4 sheet. But i may try the aluminum route too. I did line my original square ash tub with aluminum ,the flashing type and it greatly extended the life of the tub.

 
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Post by k-2 » Sat. Dec. 16, 2017 12:53 pm

oliver power wrote:
Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 8:45 pm
Thanks Freddy........ Now, if they don't melt, I've got it made :lol: . I don't think they will. Won't know till tomorrow at this time.
No they wont melt ,it really dont get that hot under there. My aluminum lined tubs look like new after a year.

 
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Post by k-2 » Sat. Dec. 16, 2017 12:56 pm

Kungur wrote:
Fri. Dec. 15, 2017 10:33 am
Oliver,
This is something I have been considering. Currently using round tubs. How much more capacity do you think the square ones have? Also can you tell about the material you used and how you constructed them?
Thanks!
My square tubs do seem to go quite a bit longer between changeouts. These extended ones should do ever better. The small round tubs dont go more the 1 day of steady burning in cold weather.

 
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Post by lsayre » Sat. Dec. 16, 2017 1:05 pm

You could go pro with the work you accomplished on those two ash pans.


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