[Stoves] stoves by the millions

[David G. LeVine]

On 05/31/2013 03:37 PM, Art Donnelly wrote:
> Where we really take the most heat on every burn is at the top, 
> followed by the grate at the bottom. Using a k-type digital 
> thermometer I am getting readings which average between 500-800c off 
> the ND Estufa Finca and we are working in a humid tropical coastal 
> environment. It is eating our stoves for lunch!
>
> Art

While I don't know everything, I have a lot of strange tidbits.

Headers (for IC engines in cars) generally get to high temperatures (in 
excess of 600° C IIRC) and there are very high temperature paints good 
for 1,300-2,000° F (roughly 700-1,100° C) or more.  See 
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof/ for one example.  There are 
also stove paints which survive cast iron stoves at red heat.

Perhaps one of these manufacturers can help.

Dave  8{)

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