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Smoke Barrel Use

Used a smoke barrel yesterday at our training tower, and worked great. Wanting to know what everyone's thoughts/facts/info on using the smoke barrel in a seperate area of the training tower. Our tower has 2 burn rooms, one on the main floor and one on the second floor. The rest of the tower is metal construction. I used the burn barrel right in the front entry (out of the way of egress)on the main floor and had a hoseline with me to keep the straw from flaring up. My concern is this: the nay-sayers are going to squak that the smoke barrel should be placed in the burn room where the burning is taking place and I am looking for guidance on how to approach this. Thanks,
Chad Cox

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Permalink Reply by Mark Omasta on May 8, 2009 at 11:15am

Tony Piontek said:

I have plans for a propane fired hay burner, I can send it to you if you wish. Produces great smoke and heat, actually will create a heat signature that a tic can view fairly well. It's easier to stoke and keep producing heat, but MUST be manned at all times for obvious reasons, as well as placed properly within the building.

Permalink Reply by Mark Omasta on May 8, 2009 at 11:15am

Mark Omasta said:

Tony Piontek said:
I have plans for a propane fired hay burner, I can send it to you if you wish. Produces great smoke and heat, actually will create a heat signature that a tic can view fairly well. It's easier to stoke and keep producing heat, but MUST be manned at all times for obvious reasons, as well as placed properly within the building.

Permalink Reply by Chad Cox on May 8, 2009 at 6:28pm

Please send my way! We have good use from the propane fed straw barrel but need some more options for the 2nd floor, etc. Please give me a shout! chadsworthks@yahoo.com
316-250-0544

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