An incinerator is a facility that burns waste in order to produce heat and/or steam. Incinerators are often used to destroy unwanted materials, such as municipal solid waste in the case of landfill disposal, or the corpses of animals or humans on a funeral pyre. On occasion the term is also applied to facilities that burn hazardous material such as explosives or chemical weapons, where again such an activity takes place under controlled conditions in order to dispose of products that might cause harm if left untreated. An incinerator brick often looks like a normal brick, but it’s made from a special type of clay that can withstand intense heat. You can use an incinerator brick to construct an incinerator just about anywhere. An incinerator may be used for trash disposal or for burning medical waste, and it must be kept at high temperatures to ensure that bacteria and pathogens are killed before they’re released into the environment.
I can’t say I’ve ever built an incinerator brick before, but it’s something that needs to be done. I hear they last a long time and are useful in many situations. Anyway, this is how you build one:
Dig a hole.
The first step is to dig a hole that is deep enough to fit the brick. The hole needs to be wide enough for the incinerator brick and deep enough to cover it with at least a few inches of dirt. If you don’t have enough room in your yard, you can easily move this project outside if needed – just remember, the hole should still be several feet away from any structures or property lines so that no one gets hurt when it explodes.
Fill the bottom of the hole with 2 inches of sand.
The next step is to use a level or plumb to make sure that the brick will be level. You want to make sure that the bottom of your incinerator is level, so if you have an uneven ground, you will want to fill in any low spots with soil before building your incinerator. Once this is done, fill in the bottom of the hole with 2 inches of sand. This will not only keep your brick in place but also help protect it from water damage and erosion before it gets covered up by dirt or stones when you add them later on.
Place the incinerator brick on top of the sand and mark each end with a pencil.
- Place the brick on the ground and use a pencil to mark each end with a mark at least 2 inches from the ground all around, and at least 3 inches thick on each side.
Remove the brick and use a shovel to dig out about 4 inches of dirt for each line you just drew.
- Use the shovel to remove dirt from your hole. Make sure it’s deep enough and wide enough, then level it off by marking with stakes where you want the bottom of the hole to be.
- When you’ve dug out all of your lines, fill them in with soil and bring in some more sand if necessary.
Line the marked sections with cement. Make sure it is at least 3 inches thick on each side.
Next, you’ll need to cover the lines with cement. The cement should be at least 3 inches thick on each side of your bricks, but no less than 1 inch thick anywhere else. You want it to be a continuous layer that doesn’t have any holes so that air can flow freely through it.
After you’ve poured the cement on top of your line, add some more around the sides for good measure (1 inch minimum).
Place the brick back in its place, making sure it stays level in both directions.
Now that you’ve placed the brick in its place, make sure it is level in both directions. If it isn’t, simply remove it and try again until you get it right. The brick should also be at least 2 inches from the ground on all sides.
Be sure there are at least two inches between the brick and the ground all around.
Be sure there are at least two inches between the brick and the ground all around.
- Make sure that you have a level surface to build on. If not, it’s best to dig out a little bit of dirt from underneath each wall so that your incinerator will be level in both directions (up and down).
- Make sure your bricks are at least 2 inches thick on each side.
Incinerator bricks only work if they are built properly
The incinerator bricks need to be level and spaced properly. Incinerator bricks are not just any old bricks you can find in the local Home Depot, they’re specifically designed for this purpose. They will only work if built correctly and there are some key things that you need to keep in mind when building your incinerator brick:
- The space between each of the bricks needs to be at least 2 inches apart from each other so that air can flow through the combustion chamber freely (this is why it’s called an “open-air combustion” process).
- Make sure the wall is at least 3 inches thick; any thinner than this will increase heat loss while burning trash inside your brick.
Final words
A brick incinerator can be a great addition to your home’s outdoor area. It is a safe way to dispose of trash and will not produce any unpleasant odors or smoke. By following these steps, you will have your very own brick incinerator in no time at all.
