Still waiting for my kiln, but can’t wait to get started.
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You can start with a conical hole in the ground. That's what I did at first, just to play around a bit.
Seeing as how I lease my kennel property and that is where my dogsteading activities take place, I’m careful not to overdue it. I have a great relationship with my landlord, but don’t want to go around digging holes when I can wait a week or so for the kiln. They are excited to benefit from Biochar as well.
That makes sense
Where did you order your kiln from? This is also on my list.
Mine is just a 55 gallon drum with a lid and some stove pipe for a chimney.
I couldn't find a 35 gallon drum for the retort so I'm using a small garbage can.
These things were already on my property when I bought it, but if I had to buy everything out would cost $100 or less
Nice. So a lot like a rocket mass heater build? I need to research plans. We do have a 55gal drum.
There are similarities to an RMH build.
It's really simple. Holes at this top and bottom sides of the barrel.
A lid with a chimney.
A retort with a lid and 4 or 5 holes in the bottom.
I wrote an article on my website showing exactly how I made my retort. I hope it helps.