Hi Alley;
RMH technology has moved from J tubes towards batch box's.
This makes Peter's site leading edge.
In my opinion Permies has the most current info on J tubes.
Of course the
RMH builders guide by Ernie & Erica Wisner is the leading book on the subject.
Another wonderful site, is our friend Donkey's. (
http://donkey32.proboards.com/) They cover builds very technically. Most are batch box's, but some are J tubes.
A Rocket core is , A horizontal burning fire with a large bore air
feed and a super insulated riser (chimney) made with materials capable of withstanding temps in excess of 2000F