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– Don't use copper as accelerator.
– The combustion tube is too long, i.e. longer than 145 mm. In this case, after
fixing the four wing nuts (3) and (9), the combustion tube is pressed between
the upper furnace closing part (17) and the lower part (10)
In this case, when the combustion tube heats up during combustion, it may
break.
Check the length of the combustion tubes to be not longer than 145 mm.
– The upper furnace closing part (17) does not provide enough space for the
combustion tube. To check this, install a combustion tube as usually but
without the O-rings (11) and (12). After fixing the wing nuts (3) and (9), move
the tube up and down. If the tube does not move at least 0,5 to 1 mm,
replace the part (17) or make room for the combustion tube by machining
the upper furnace closure on a lathe.
Fig. 27: Draft combustion tubes