In a message dated 4/28/2007 9:41:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

Currently we have an 18"+/- gap between the fire box and the oyster shell level above. We will raise the fire at least 3" closer. This should give us additional heat closer to the shells.

Still not totally getting you. How do you prevent the shells - which must (?) degrade into powder - from dropping into the fire?

Christopher

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