Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

firewood kiln - How do you build one? does anyone know


Joy Yeomans
 Share

Recommended Posts

Log in or register to remove this advert

I have to ask.

 

Why?

 

Kiln dried fire wood might burn hotter & you will get more heat per kg of wood but the wood you start with will weigh less when you sell it & it will have used up energy to do so. Ok you can sell it for more but its cost you more to process. Then the buyer will store it outside & it will re absorb moisture till its the same as air dried any way.

 

It just makes no sense to me. Air dry it for long enough.

 

Justme

Link to comment
Share on other sites

:dito:

the above is true....(BUT) if you where to sell all your wood kiln dried, i bet you would sell out alot faster than selling normal firewood or (logs)...

 

iv been there and done it. the down side to this is, (hours worked) keeping the kiln going and checking on the product....not to mention you can only get so much in a kiln...which can be a pain in the bottom if you have loads of orders:thumbdown:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

trying to source a cheap way to build a firewood drying kiln - anyone know how to build a cheap one - or any ideas

 

We have an old freezer container (8 inch insulatoin) with 3 dehumidifiers and 3 heaters, running off a waste vege oil generator. Drys firewood to 25% in 6 days. The firewood is cut into plastic storage boxes that are stacked 2 high by 8 long running on rails for easy loading / unloading.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

We have an old freezer container (8 inch insulatoin) with 3 dehumidifiers and 3 heaters, running off a waste vege oil generator. Drys firewood to 25% in 6 days. The firewood is cut into plastic storage boxes that are stacked 2 high by 8 long running on rails for easy loading / unloading.

 

That is very impressive!!:thumbup1:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.