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Price varies depending on the materials used.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU KILL YOURSELF WITH THIS THING!

What you need:
One 4' of 2" PVC
One 1' of 4" PVC
One 4" to 2" pipe reducer
One cleanout plug with adapter
PVC cement
PVC cleaner
One BBQ Ignitor
2 drywall screws
A electric drill and drill bit

How to make it:
1. Clean all the parts with a damp rag, then dry them with a dry rag.

2. Dry fit the parts before you continue to ensure that they will fit properly.

3. Apply some cleaner to all parts of the fittings and pipes.

4. Apply cement in the same areas you applied the cleaner.

5. Glue the cleanout adapter to one end of the combustion chamber (the short, fat piece of piping)

6. On the other side of the combustion chamber, glue on the 4" to 2" reducer.

7. Take the longer piece of piping, and glue one one end of it to the 2" part of the reducer.

8. Drill two holes at either side of the combustion chamber for the drywall screws, slightly smaller that the screw itself.

9. After you have the drywall screws screwed in, either solder (recommended) or tape the lead from the BBQ igniter to one of the drywall screws.

10. Let the glue dry out for at least 24 hours.

11. Open the cleanout plug and test fire the ignition system by pressing down the red button. Make sure that your glue is completely dried, and that no fumes still linger within. If you see a blue spark fly across the two drywall screws, you've done it right.

Note: you can get all of these parts from Home Depot or your local hardware store, you will also need some potatoes and a few cans of starter fluid