This book is dedicated to my dear wife and children who put up with the many hours I spent at the computer writing it First Edition, Copyright 2002 Dan Hartman An Improved Electric Radiant Shop Furnace Page 1INTRODUCTION Frequently Asked Questions How hot will this furnace go? What is the wattage? What is the capacity? Where did you find the elements? Can I make my own elements? Where do [ find high temp cement? How did you form the grooves in the firebnick? What kind of crucible do you use? Will the furnace melt brass? What is your source of aluminum? How long does it take to melt? Where do [find casting sand? What's improved about this furnace? How long does it take to build the furnace? How much does it cost to build the furnace? Step-by-Step Construction At a Glance Steps to Completion About the Title An vs. The What's Improved It's Electric. Radiant vs. Induction vs. Ultrasonic It's a small-Shop Furnace. NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER God gave you a head, use it Hereby, therefore, and heretofore. PRINCIPLES OF HEATING Using Electricity to Make Heat Resistance Losses of Various Materials The Length of the Conductor and its resistance Element resistance table ‘An Improved Electric Radiant Shop Furnace wCpwmaaryayayyy MAGI aae IO Page 2