Home made furnace

Hi

Somewhere back in the mists of time there was an article printed in the mag where someone described making a furnace using ceramic as the insulation

I was a lightweight material, I got in contact with the makers of the insulation and bought some for myself

Now more than 20 years later I need to replace it

Can anyone tell me the issue the article was in, I seem to recall the insulation manufacturer was based around Cumbria but can't remember the name. I'm hoping they still make the stuff

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Dougie

Posted by Dougie Swan 16/04/2022 15:46:03
Hi

Somewhere back in the mists of time there was an article printed in the mag where
someone described making a furnace using ceramic as the insulation

I was a lightweight material, I got in contact with the makers of the insulation
and bought some for myself,

Now more than 20 years later I need to replace it.

Can anyone tell me the issue the article was in, I seem to recall the
insulation manufacturer was based around Cumbria but can't remember the
name. I'm hoping they still make the stuff

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Dougie

If this is the same company that i bought some insulating sheets
from the address that i still have is . 

The material   was Debac 1300 GA pads.

M H Detric co ltd
Priors Wood Place
East Pimbo
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
Wn8 9QB

I think they have long since gone i believe there was some
H and S problems and some legal claims and the company
folded as a result although there still seems to be a listing for them.

Give them a try.

Hope this is of some help.

John

Edited By John P on 16/04/2022 16:07:35

Might be the same as this stuff from a Pottery Supplier? (For use in kilns)

Dave

Thanks John

Detric was the name I remember

Fingers crossed they are still in business

Dougie

Thanks for the reply Dave

The stuff I have is solid but I might have to go down this route if I don't get the correct stuff

Dougie

Rigidised ceramic fibre, or preformed tube ! I would recomend American K 23, this is in brick form, VERY efficient and light, can be cut with a knife. Both these substances are available from pottery kiln suppliers or other. Both are ideal for non ferrous metals but will struggle with iron. Where abouts in the UK are you, I have a good supply of 25mm ceramic fibre blanket. Built mine 25 years ago and still going strong never been relined ! Noel.

Hi

I live near Edinburgh

My furnace is made from an old calor gas bottle, the ceramic tube fitted inside the bottle just great but now its starting to break up

Dougie

I believe that Artisan foundry supplies in Liverpool stock this material. When I get round to building a larger foundry, they will be my first port of call. Very helpful people.

PS. I will build mine with high temp bricks.

Lee

Hi,

Further to the posting earlier i found this
it seems that this company folded for the reasons
shown in the link here.

https://www.asbestos.com/companies/m-h-detrick-company/

This appears to be an American company ,there may of course
be no connection with the company here that is still is in business
making refractory products but seems as if they have only been registered
with CH since 2008 which was long after the article that was published
in ME about the furnace linings , seem to remember that was before 1994.

This is their new address

+44 (0)1695 589540

M H Detrick Company Limited

14 Gorsey Place

East Gillibrands

Skelmersdale

Lancashire UK WN8 9UP

sales@mhdetrick.co.uk

John