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Comment on Thermal Mass Rocket Stoves on our Minds… by Guy

Guy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:59 +0000

Thanks Bill. I did find another blog/site where someone had done just as you said in more of a “portable” way vs. permanent. Looking forward to the adventure!

Comment on Thermal Mass Rocket Stoves on our Minds… by Bill Wilson

Bill Wilson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:04:19 +0000

Hey Guy… Hope someone responds who actually has some experience. but if not, what I can tell you is that your existing fireplace can act as the final outlet for a home built thermal mass rocket stove. The entire stove is built off to the side and the final journey of the flu ends up being spliced into your chimney.
Good Luck… Bill

Comment on Thermal Mass Rocket Stoves on our Minds… by Guy

Guy — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:07:09 +0000

Has anyone done any work on converting an existing fireplace into a rocket or masonry stove? We’re in the process of buying a different house that has an existing fireplace. We’ll have to do something with it to increase the efficiency. Would love to use the rocket concepts or even masonry stove concepts. Anyone have thoughts or experience to share?

Comment on Photos of Winter PDC, Feb.2012, at Midwest Permaculture by Charity Lewis

Charity Lewis — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:25:58 +0000

Yes please keep posting the pictures! It is a bit of a trip down memory lane every time. Couldn’t help but feel a little Midwest Permaculture Homesick looking at this new class, two years ago I was sitting where they were and trying to absorb all that information. I remember it fondly. So glad you all are keepin’ it growing!

Comment on Photos of Winter PDC, Feb.2012, at Midwest Permaculture by Bill Wilson

Bill Wilson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:08:46 +0000

Great to hear from you Larry.
And glad you appreciate the posts. We have such a good time at these events that we are compelled to post at least some of the pictures that were taken. I can’t help but think that after awhile, all the pictures from course after course must become a blur for those following… you know… lots of A-frames, rocket stoves and such. But all the faces are new as is the experience for the students…so… we will keep posting new pictures.
Do you not have a new book coming out Larry? Keep us posted and we let our readers know about it. Your work in editing/publishing One-Straw Revolution by Masanabu Fukuoka is most inspiring.
Till Later…

Comment on Photos of Winter PDC, Feb.2012, at Midwest Permaculture by larry korn

larry korn — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:44:48 +0000

Hi Guys! Glad your winter course went well. Thanks for posting these photos! It was good to see you all again, and the bright faces of the students, as always.

~Larry

Comment on Thermal Mass Rocket Stoves on our Minds… by Milton

Milton — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:53 +0000

@Charity, There are some posts of Wayne’s rocket stove in the blog post for our Winter 2012 PDC

Comment on Thermal Mass Rocket Stoves on our Minds… by Charity Lewis

Charity Lewis — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:25 +0000

Thanks Milton. Yes, steppin’ up seems to be my destiny!
I will let you know how it goes. Also thanks for the picture tip.

Comment on Thermal Mass Rocket Stoves on our Minds… by Milton

Milton — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:13:34 +0000

@Charity, Make sure to build test stoves outside before you bring anything inside. Sometimes, you just have to step up and be the expert… Also I recommend the book above, it answers many, many questions. We’ll try to get some pictures of Bev & Wayne’s stove in the future. I know he posted some already in forums; you might be able to search for them…

Comment on Thermal Mass Rocket Stoves on our Minds… by Charity Lewis

Charity Lewis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:17 +0000

I have been dreaming and schemeing on the rocket stove design for my place since the fall. I am just about ready to jump into it! Anybody close to Fayetteville, AR with some experience in building one?
I would love to see more pics of Bev & Waynes set up. It looks like they have installed in a more “convential” house with drywall on the walls. I was wondering how they protected the walls and how that has worked for them?