Hannah330

The forge I have is also water cooled. Might be a stupid question but the water in mine gets extremely hot. Is that normal? I hate to burn up the Tuyere.

Thanks everyone! Appreciate all the help.

I’m located in West Virginia

the coke that I bought was off of link removed

That’s how I placed the sand the rest I filled with coke. It took me nearly two hours to get that fire started. Is the sand not high enough? 

I’m new to using a side blast forge. I recently bought this a month ago just now trying to get it started. I have sand at the bottom about 4 inches. On top I filled with coke. When trying to start a fire I make a hole 3 inches away from air flow. I use my gas forge to heat up the coke and put it inside the hole and slowly add air. I have no luck. I’ve tried kindling wood and cardboard. I’m used to using a forge with a pot and air from the bottom. Any help would be appreciated.