New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

[vtsteve]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

I would make a collar several inches high, out of the next-size-up flue pipe, and seal that to the roofing. Then pass your single-wall flue through, leaving an air gap, and finish with a conical 'storm collar' to keep the weather out of the gap. The gap will reduce heat conduction to the roof, and allow for expansion/movement of the roof and flue.

[mrchipster]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Here is a flexible boot that can go over the above recommended outer pipe and then the storm flashing that would go above the larger pipe and around the hot pipe. The boot easily conforms to the roof ridges, is sealed with silicone, and attached with tek screws.

Leave at least an inch gap between the top of the larger pipe and the storm collar to allow the heat to escape from around the hot pipe.

[Cookie Monster]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

All good idea's. You could give this a bash as well. Available from your local Big Green Shed.

[david s]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

All good idea's. You could give this a bash as well. Available from your local Big Green Shed.

Yeah,
this is good stuff. I use it too.

[Greenman]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Thanks to all for the advice. I think I have it sorted now, the larger outer pipe and the Dektite seal around that with the appropriate sealant. A decent cowl on top of the lot should finish the job.

Thanks.

[Greenman]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

It has been a while since I updated this but I have now finished the roof over the forno and installed outer chimney pipe complete with cowl that I had fabricated by a local sheet metal shop. Charged me $90 for the job so I am happy with that. No more putting a bucket over the flue either. I sealed the roof/chimney with high heat silicone and it works a treat. I was surprised at how cool the lower portion of the outer pipe stays.

The job is now complete and after using it for some months I must say that it was worth the doing. Very tasty food, my domestic gas bill is nearly nothing and if we could get a drop of rain, all would be good indeed!

These are the wrap up pics.







Not sure how I ended up with these pics all over the place but they are on the page.

[david s]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Steve,
Really nice set up, although I'm no fan of a valley roof.You will probably need another downpipe at the other end.
Dave

[Greenman]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Thanks Dave. I gave that some thought and the existing gutter only services the patio, the rest of the roof has a dedicated gutter. Just need some decent rain to test the theory!

[cobblerdave]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Gudday Steve
That's a nice little outdoor area you've got there.
I know we all want rain buts its been good to get all my wood dry and stowed away
Regards dave

[brickie in oz]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

I dont know, you boys in Qld, raining one day dry the next.....

Come to gods own country.......

[david s]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

I dont know, you boys in Qld, raining one day dry the next.....

Come to gods own country.......

Actually, it has not rained here since April. Climate change predictions are that we will get more extreme weather ie. increased frequency and intensity of cyclonic conditions, as well as more extreme drought conditions.But maybe not, our new Prime Minister thinks that climate change is "crap".

[cobblerdave]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Gudday
We had autumn and winter rains here when it should have dry. Now we are dry but have had the first storm early. Predictions for the summer has us in Brissie having a few more storms as well the prediction is for 2 to 3 more cyclones form so were in for an interesting summer.
All the wood is dry and stowed , the WFO has its new entrance rain cover
( untested) so I'm ready
Regards dave

[Greenman]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Went and had a look around Pucka and Bandiana when my kids were being soldiers there and must say that ice lasts very well there in June, even with the lid off the esky and Pucka has plenty of kangaroos! I liked the Great Ocean Road too but I am not sure that I am ready to leave the generally moderate weather of Bundaberg to migrate south. There seems to be a fair annual migration to these sunny climes of number plates that bear the slogan 'Place to Be'. The bonus is that they get to watch the Saturday afternoon footie in real time on the TV.

[cobblerdave]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

Gudday
Yes Steve I've lived in nearly every state in Aust at one time or other but I've finally settled in south east QLD. Yes we will all bitch about the heat in summer , but how could complain about a winter that's usually just cool and dry. I grow tomatoes in the coolest 9 months of the year not the hottest 3.
I don't close the windows in winter don't have an indoor heater ........
Regards Dave
Ps notice how all the basic services training is south. Point cook, Cerberus, not exactly tropical.....

[Greenman]

Re: New 36" Pompeii at Bundaberg

It does sound a bit smug but even with the mild winter and last summer being a bit tame the reverse cycle A/C's that I put in 2 years ago have clocked up a total winter/summer use of about 30 hours and there was a level of indulgence involved in that! We are a bit spoiled. I have lived all around Queensland but haven't lived in another state for any extended time but the south of SA was pleasant for a few months before summer arrived (in December!)
I lived on the Atherton Tablelands for 20 years and loved the high country even if you had to make an appointment to see the sun at times.
It has a bit to do with what suits personally but I like to live outside so this suits me. I wish I had this oven up there. But hey, if wishes were horses then beggars would ride... Life is good pretty much anywhere in this country... we are very lucky.