OK, OK... let's just say that sometimes even I show a casual disregard for the fine print of the code. So, take this post as a confession (good for the soul), and not, heaven forbid, as an encouragement to violate the "Holy Writ" of the NEC.

I took a ammo box, formerly used for 40MM ammo:

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I added some charcoal:

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I set the pipe and cover like so:

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The pipe used is schedule 80, 1" PVC. Before long, it drooped like this:

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From this, wearing gloves, I made this nice, unscorched bend:

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But, alas, all was not happy. I had some heat damage to the asphalt. While I was able to patch (using roofing cement), I took heed and added a pair of pieces of strut to the bottom, to let some air flow under the box.