Fireplace vs insert

ApS · 02-01-2015, 09:04 AM

I stumbled on the "Rocket Stove" this morning. The flames travel sideways, burning all gases—even smoke and ash—from twigs and smaller, un-split, pieces of firewood. It vents whatever's left at ground level. (What's left of the firewood is moisture and CO2). It's said to be a "controlled chimney fire".

On the downside, the "rocket stove" is one hungry woodstove!

But I suspect that's an indication of its efficiency.

In the first picture, the entire length of the "couch" is heated. A large thermal mass is contained within. The "thermal mass" can be rocks, bricks, or sand to hold and radiate heat.

The "Rocket Stove" didn't turn up on a search.

02-01-2015, 09:04 AM	#19
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 789 Times in 564 Posts	The "Rocket Stove"...Intriguing... I stumbled on the "Rocket Stove" this morning. The flames travel sideways, burning all gases—even smoke and ash—from twigs and smaller, un-split, pieces of firewood. It vents whatever's left at ground level. (What's left of the firewood is moisture and CO2). It's said to be a "controlled chimney fire". On the downside, the "rocket stove" is one hungry woodstove! But I suspect that's an indication of its efficiency. In the first picture, the entire length of the "couch" is heated. A large thermal mass is contained within. The "thermal mass" can be rocks, bricks, or sand to hold and radiate heat. The "Rocket Stove" didn't turn up on a search. Attached Images