Rocket Stove Mass Heater

 Who doesn't want to curl up with a book and read for hours but don't you hate it when you keep getting hit with cool drafts or don't have a cozy area to settle down at.

This is a basic guide to Rocket Stoves for heating and making cuddly warm spaces.

 

The Basics

It burns wood, mainly twigs and sticks.

 

With this design the fire always burns sideways and the very minimal smoke vents sideways too.

The inside of the combustion chamber is lined with firebricks since that is the hottest area. Most of the other area is stone, cement, mortar, mud or adobe.

The exhaust is ran through out the seating area to help hold and transfer all the heat.

The "Chimney" is usually made with a steel barrel to withstand the heat and help heat the area. It gets so hot inside this area the smoke burns too.

More designs to come.