Reading Chippyteas's message about the cost of electricity got me thinking, has anyone here heard of rocket stoves, theres load to see on youtube and they really work. I had mine on today and boiled 2ltrs of water in less than 15 minutes using a small amount scrap wood, my interest came about because i like my cups of tea but using a 3kw kettle just didnt sit right, i also use it when wine making to boil the sugar syrup etc. There is one other trick but i havent tried it yet which is auto syphon which might be usefull for beer brewers. I have 2 vacuum flasks which are topped up and next mornings brew just takes a tickle in the dreaded electric monster, cheers Dave ps no good with links so no links !!
Rocket stove.
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chrig
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If i had the time I would enjoy going outside to light a fire in the back garden and brew up a cup of coffee in the morning.
But i fear doing so would result in the kids getting to school late and leaving it alone would result in a trip to A&E with the two year old!
But i fear doing so would result in the kids getting to school late and leaving it alone would result in a trip to A&E with the two year old!
Just to put things in perspective, we recently had a power cut at around 7/30am, no tv radio and no kettle, it really gives you a wake up call when we are so used to flipping a switch, we could have used a pan on the gas stove to heat our water but we have 2 gas/fire type kettles so no problem, i remarked to my wife that so many people must have had a crappy start to their day because they are so dependant on the energy companys, it was reported recently that this country was so close to switching off the power due to shortages, i like to think i am ready for such outcomes, i can quite easily read a book by candle light sitting in front of my wood burner, anyway, the theme was rocket stoves and they have been a boon to 3rd world countries, saving womens lives through smoke inhilation and using a quarter of wood normally used on a standard wood fire, Dave
Intelekt
Regular.
One of my "other" hobbies is camp stoves, I collect all types, paraffin, petrol, "ALCOHOL" stoves :wink:
I've made some of my own alcohol stoves from old deodorant spray cans, and although the fuel isn't totally free, it feels good knowing I'm not paying hyped up gas charges :wink:
I've made some of my own alcohol stoves from old deodorant spray cans, and although the fuel isn't totally free, it feels good knowing I'm not paying hyped up gas charges :wink:
Intelekt
Regular.
Yes they are similar with being double walled, top cut off and squashed into the bottom with holes drilled and pot placed on top kinda thing..
Rocket stoves are good though, I think they get maximum btu's out of the wood.
Rocket stoves are good though, I think they get maximum btu's out of the wood.
alawlor66430
Landlord.
I'm gonna build one, just looked at them on you tube, always handy to know alternative ways of cooking, if I go camping with the boys I tend to use a Swedish torch, if there's the correct wood there that is, I like like the Swedish torch cos it's transportable when lit and to some degree you can turn the heat up and down as you like, all with one log, but those little rocket stoves are impressive.
alawlor66430
Landlord.
http://youtu.be/WfRovJ1KcCg here's a basic vid on the Swedish, also handy to know.
I have an old pressure cooker that holds 5 litres (this is how much water i need for my 30 bottle kit) and i boil it on the stove, not free but i assume less than boiling three full kettles.
I have an old pressure cooker that holds 5 litres (this is how much water i need for my 30 bottle kit) and i boil it on the stove, nor free but i assume less than boiling three full kettles.[/quote]
Still looking in charity shops for one, theyre like hens teeth
Still looking in charity shops for one, theyre like hens teeth
My mother had two, she now has one. :lol:
Vossy1
Landlord.
Is this 'rocket stove' the new name for a 'Kelly kettle'...with me approaching 40 I'm seeing lots of things from my fathers youth being rebranded as wonderous new inventions 
:rofl:
:rofl:
Vossy1 said:Is this 'rocket stove' the new name for a 'Kelly kettle'...with me approaching 40 I'm seeing lots of things from my fathers youth being rebranded as wonderous new inventions
I think the Rocket stove is for larger amounts of water, the kelly kettle looks great for camping - http://youtu.be/HGJruF8OBsA
Vossy1
Landlord.
Thanks for the links C_T, get it now....not really a 'new' idea the rocket stove, is it, the base design is that of a chimney or furnace or even a chiminea.
A long time ago when I used to fish 'drive and survive' in Europe I used to use a metal drum cray fish trap (similar to a washing machine drum) for catching tea, then using a shield (read band of metal) around it's perforated exterior and a fire in it's interior, I could cook the buggers on it too...that's more of a hot plate though :lol: ...those were the days
A long time ago when I used to fish 'drive and survive' in Europe I used to use a metal drum cray fish trap (similar to a washing machine drum) for catching tea, then using a shield (read band of metal) around it's perforated exterior and a fire in it's interior, I could cook the buggers on it too...that's more of a hot plate though :lol: ...those were the days
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