Cynthia M. : Unless these people introduce you to a
local distributer, assume there isn't one, I would definitely ask how many builds total (s)he has done,
and how many of those were Zaugs !
If you share your approximate location, you will find like minded people in your area, and may even find a
Rocket Stove Workshop or
cob builders workshop
in your area. There are usually a few 'scholarships' for people who help at workshops, be sure to ask what duties you are expected to perform !
If allowed to come up to its operating temperature first, the secondary burn in the Heat Riser at approximately 2000 Degrees F will consume the smoke of
anything you can load in your
feed tube as long as its dry . Beyond the need for a cap on the top of your external chimney, no filters or attachment are
necessary.
Be Safe, keep warm. Pyro magically - Big Al