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   KeithNewton | Feb 18, 2008 08:49pm | #1

   There is a forum on woodweb dedicated to this. You can probably find more information by others who have done the same thing. Here is a link.
   http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/sawdry.pl

   Before posting, you might want to search the archives in the top right corner of their home page.

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   RickL | Feb 18, 2008 11:38pm | #2

   http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Drying_Wood_in_a_ShippingContainer_Kiln.html

   http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Converting_A_Shipping_Container_to_a_Drying_Kiln.html

   We are in the process of doing that. You'll need a Nyle L200 dehumidifacation kiln. You need heat as well as dehumidifacation.  Being able to raise the temperature allows you to kill bugs or set pitch. You will also need an insulated refrigerator container. Our main use is reclaimed lumber.  You can also get electronic dew point meters. Better than wet bulbs.  You need to do a lot more research.  Nyle says the 200 is too small for a 40' container but i've been to a mill in Bloomfield Ct where a guy has been using one successfully for a number of years for green wood.  There's a baffle system with 4 fans to direct the air, carts,  tracks  for carts and a heck of a lot more involved.  We are pretty resourceful and can cut a lot of corners but we know exactly what to do.

   There's also special  taller containers available. Stainless steel insides is a must.  The insulated container is cheaper in the long run.

   
   

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   Edited 2/18/2008 4:42 pm ET by RickL

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   yagerdog | Feb 19, 2008 04:22am | #3

   Thanks for the responses. I've known about woodweb.com for some time but never think about it when it comes to wanting a question answered.
   At least today I had enough sense to bookmark it.Thanks again!