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To: Kartographer
It took 3 8 quart bags of Prelite to fill the can.

Nice job.

What is the "Prelite" material you used to insulate?

I checked the original instructions at "Bear Ridge Ammo Can Rocket Stove" and Googled "Prelite" but didn't come up with an answer.

Thanks


21 posted on 03/25/2012 8:15:21 AM PDT by Iron Munro (If Repubs paid as much attention to Rush as the Dem's do, we wouldn't be in this mess)
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To: Iron Munro

Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. It occurs naturally and has the unusual property of greatly expanding when heated sufficiently. It is an industrial mineral and a commercial product useful for its light weight after processing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlite

You can find it in most garden departments. Almost seems like small pieces of foam like a cooler is made of.


35 posted on 03/25/2012 7:06:49 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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