posted 11 years ago
Johannes W. : Yes, exactly like that, while I don't trust most You-tube sites this is a good series of Rocket Stove videos, THIS whole series can be trusted !
Paul W. the background voice, is also the'Boss' here at Permies. Ernie and Erica Wisner Attempted to teach me how to build rocket stoves So That I could
pass on the information, any failings are mine !
After you burn out your barrel - see video - you will cut out the other end, which then becomes the barrel bottom that mates to the Cob at the base of your
Rocket Mass Heater, We throw away the old gasket from the removable end, replace that with a fireproof rope gasket, and use the barrel as you see it in the
video, or clamp two Barrels together end to end too allow for an extra tall 'Heat Riser' - 'internal chimney' !
Yes Generally, you unclamp the band from around the top of the drum allowing you to do a quick inspection, cleaning, however you need to have a clean out
at the base of the Heater, whether you have that type of barrel or not !
Keep up your research, and come back here often with any concerns. If you can think of it, Ten more new members want to Know too!
For the Good of the Craft ! Be safe, keep warm ! PYRO Logical Big AL ! - As always, your comments / questions are solicited and are Welcome ! - A. L.
I have Promised Paul W. to describe the Rocket Stove Family this way -
1) The Rocket stove is for 'Outdoor' Cooking, and Feeding ! - Momma stove
2) the Rocket Mass Heater is for Heating, your home and Feeding its Dragon ! - Papa stove
3) The 'Pocket Rocket' is for Outdoor Heating, and - 'Picket lines' and 'Preppers' and 'Ice fishermen' - Red headed Bastard child !
Success has a Thousand Fathers , Failure is an Orphan
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