Hi Orin;
Oh no, we rarely cook on it any more. It will run you out of the house in just a few hours.
The propane stove beyond it, is the main cooking instrument.
And... even though I can't shut up about
rmh's ... I do not !!! have one in the house !!! my shameful secret :(
I have a home made
wood stove, from a piece of 3/4" Alaska pipeline that is our main heat.
Several reasons.
My reason, is the 90 year old floor is not supported well enough for a J tube. (with no easy access) Liz's main reason is the open J tube would attract a Persian kitty, who would drape their tail down in and run around the house catching it on fire! (She could have a good point)
I haven't had time nor been brave enough to convert our
greenhouse J tube into a batch box. I know she would like one if I build it.
If I give her one outside and show her how the cats can't catch afire... she might allow me to build one indoors.
My floor is strong enough for a brick bell and a ceramic fiber core riser build... some day...