Erinanne Harper

the liberator looks interesting but before giving up and buying something new, I am hoping I can use this stove. I would seal the leaks by adding some insulation around the stove and then cover with cob and thermal mass to join to the encircling wall (leave space under the stove but encase everything else. I could leave the top open as it is removeable and could help with cleaning and heating kettles. The side exit pipe would them lead to the heat riser which would then lead to a cob bench thermal mass.

Hey Permies,
I've been racking my brain on how to incorporate a rocket mass heater into my home reno. Sharing photos of my current system which is an old leaky woodstove nestled into a cob lined brick nook which is inside and outside in my greenhouse. I would like to find a way to better use the thermal mass of the brick as it's not really doing the job I had hoped. I actually have not used the woodstove much the past couple of years because it gets the house too hot and leaks smoke. However I am planning to build a mudroom/apothecary/ solarium/ smaller greenhouse where the large greenhouse is now and wonder if anyone has some ideas to share on how I could make the most of this space, mass and heat for the larger area.
Wondering about filling in the space between the woodstove and cob to better transfer the heat to the thermal mass. Also thinking about adding the heat exchange drum on the other side (what is currently outside but will later be inside) to radiate more heat on that side of the wall.

I like the copper pipe for hot water and am doing further research on how I could transfer some of that heat to warm the greenhouse. I'm in the pacific northwest (aka south west - Canada side).

Oh yeah- also need a better staircase lol.

thank you revolutionaries.

I had receding gums and then started using spilanthes tincture as a mouth wash (2 droppers full at night after brushing). After a year my dentist said my gums were in the top 10% of healthy ones he had seen.
Definitely worth a try for your situation!
Good luck.

Permaculture Design Certificate
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Empower Yourself! Join our excited team of teachers and students. Open your mind and dirty your hands.
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Ethics, Principals and Practices of Permaculture,
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