Building an Automatic Self-Sustaining Fire: A Nighttime Experiment

Hello, everyone! It's 6 o'clock in the morning, and I've just finished recording the performance of my automatic self-sustaining ramp for lighting a fire all night long. The sun is about to rise, and I wanted to share with you how I built this ramp and how it performed throughout the night.

Step 1: Constructing the L-Shaped Ramp

To build the automatic fire, we start by creating an L-shaped ramp. Take two pieces of wood and join them together in an L-shape using a brace. This structure will serve as the foundation for our fire-building mechanism.

Step 2: Adding Support and Bracing

To ensure the logs of wood roll only towards the fire, we need to add side supports to the ramp. These supports will prevent the logs from rolling off to the sides. Once the supports are in place, brace the ramp securely.

Step 3: Determining the Inclination

For optimal performance, we need to set the inclination of the ramp. Aim for an angle of around 45 degrees. This angle allows the logs to roll down the ramp without catching fire too quickly or failing to reach the fire.

Step 4: Creating a Base for Airflow

To regulate the intensity of the fire, we need to ensure proper air circulation. Place a concrete slab underneath the ramp to allow airflow beneath the fire. The intensity of the fire depends on the air circulation—the more airflow, the more intense the fire.

Step 5: Adding Safety Measures

To prevent the fire from spreading behind the ramp, place two concrete bricks at the back of the ramp. These bricks will act as a barrier and prevent the flames from reaching the remaining stack of wood.

Step 6: Stacking the Firewood

Now it's time to stack the firewood on the ramp. Make sure all the logs are of the same size for consistent performance. In this case, the logs used were 14 inches long. Stack the logs one by one, ensuring they roll down the ramp towards the fire.

Step 7: Monitoring the Fire

Once the fire is lit, monitor its performance throughout the night. Record time-lapse intervals to capture the progress. Observe how the logs burn and roll down the ramp, maintaining a self-sustaining fire.

Conclusion and Results

After 12 hours, the experiment concludes. Analyze the time-lapse footage and observe how each log gradually burns and feeds the fire. Note the order in which the logs catch fire and how the fire sustains itself.

In the end, the automatic self-sustaining fire demonstrated its effectiveness. The logs rolled down the ramp and continuously fed the fire, maintaining its intensity. It proved to be a successful experiment, capturing the beauty of fire creation and self-sustainability.

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