: Does anyone have a picture/diagram on how to build a steam box, preferrably
: out of PVC pipe. I have a piece of PVC pipe that will handle my strips and
: I would like to use that if possible. I seem to remember a post quite a
: while ago about this but my search did not turn up anything. All
: suggestions appreciated.

: Charles Robinson

Hi Charles,
One thing with PVC pipe is that it will flatten with steam heat unless it's supported well. Either spray insulation around the pipe or bed the pipe in dry sand so at least 2/3 of the pipe circumference is covered.
If the pipe is long, use support the full length.

I use PVC piping as a quick-fix solution, if you want a more long-term steaming box, use the foil backed insulation board and make a simple box. Some bamboo skewers to peg it together and duck tape to seal the long edges.

Hope this helps, sorry, no pictures,
Mike Savage
South West Cork