Ash dump installs

[NCMan]

Re: Ash dump installs

I'm far from an expert, but will gladly share some photos of a foundation set up for an ash dump. I just thought it was a clever design and plan on using it when I get started. I won't post the photos here, but will be glad to email a photo, if you like. Other than that, you may want to do a search on here to see what some experienced builders have done w/ash dumps, etc. I'm just a newbie, here soaking up some knowledge.

[SableSprings]

Re: Ash dump installs

I built an oven ash dump slot just outside the reveal/landing area (where my fire door sits). The slot drops into a metal bin that's got a tight fitting cover. I clean out my oven before baking bread by pulling the bin cover back and then pulling coals & ash into the slot. Everything drops into the bin, I push the cover back on and let the coals smother and die -- out of my way. I bake 15 - 30 loaves on Fridays and normally need to dump the bin every other month if I'm burning hardwoods (minimum ash). I've been using the system since 2009 and it's worked like a charm (incidentally, I give most of the bread to my friends & neighbors).

Photos show the slot in the foundation slab, the slot just in front of the reveal, the initial "propped up" ash bin, finished ash bin mounted on rails for pull-out, and the final view of the working oven. I have two doors, the heavy stainless steel one that's in place in pics 3 & 4 and a much lighter weight working door (the working door is visible on the left side of the oven in pics 3 & 5).

Hope this helps.

[ATK406]

Re: Ash dump installs

@Mike I have reviewed your thread before but did not recognize what an efficient use of space you created under your oven - roll away carts and all. Probably because I had not yet realized what an utter waste of space I had designed with the 75 cuft "box" under my oven. Everyone thinking about building an oven (corner install, indoors or otherwise) should look at your thread - Awesome! Biggest mistake I made was not reading through the forum before I started my build - I downloaded the plans and went from there - not thinking there was that much to it and so many design options to consider. Yours should be required reading for future builders. Thanks again for sharing.

Regards,
AT

[NCMan]

Re: Ash dump installs

@Mike I have reviewed your thread before but did not recognize what an efficient use of space you created under your oven - roll away carts and all. Probably because I had not yet realized what an utter waste of space I had designed with the 75 cuft "box" under my oven. Everyone thinking about building an oven (corner install, indoors or otherwise) should look at your thread - Awesome! Biggest mistake I made was not reading through the forum before I started my build - I downloaded the plans and went from there - not thinking there was that much to it and so many design options to consider. Yours should be required reading for future builders. Thanks again for sharing.

Regards,
AT

I agree. Very nice looking job.