16+1/2 Brick Rocket Stove (17+1/2 with the backstop on top)
July 25, 2012 by Admin
Filed under Eco Living
Quick test of a 16+1/2 brick rocket stove, using three that have holes in them for the air venting. I actually have a 17th full brick on the top I was using to see if I could use it for a heat backshield on my pot. The nice thing about using the bricks is that I can pull it apart and transport it if needed. I basically wanted to have this set up and ready since its Hurricane season and who knows if one is gonna hit Houston or not. I figured being prepared was the better option, so here we go!!!
That’s the next step for me, for? sure. I have an old smoker I am gonna convert and try to keep it portable. I burned this brick one for an hour and a half on just two branches that fell into the yard. (about 1+1/2″ thick at fat end)
Looks really good, can’t wait to? try one out!
Cool design! The first time I tried to make mine out of bricks, I didn’t know how I was going to get the vent underneath to draw air under the fuel. Your? idea is very good! Just using bricks with holes in them on the bottom was smart,
My second prototype works much better. P.S, you sound like RIchard Dryfuss..?
Yeah this was a first slap together just trying to use whatever was laying around. Getting ready for Hurricane season. And? lol, Dryfuss. That’s a first for me.
Are those adobe bricks? Will plain? clay bricks work? What are the best bricks I can buy locally? Thanks pal.
To tell you the truth, I have no idea. These were laying? around outside thouse. I guess they are clay of some sort, and I would recommend anything along those lines. That is a good question though, I have to see if non-clay works too.
Cool design. Anyone ever tell you that you sound? like Richard Dreyfuss?
Lol. You’re? now the third person to tell me that. Thanks!!
hah
that looks exact same to my first one ever
love it? !!
I count 17 & 1/2 bricks if there are two in the back! ;o) Love the 3 with holes… great way to get the air to? it! Gonna have to try this one out.
Good call sir!! Lol.? I only threw that ‘backstop’ one on top because I had an extra, but did not put it in the count!!
And I have adjusted the title accordingly, sir!!?