I've seen a few mentions of this here... but never a thread dedicated to it. So here we go.
The Concept: http://hubpages.com/hub/Rocket-Mass-Heaters-Efficient-Home-Heating-With-Wood (Poor man's masonry heater? maryjane-inspired house heating bong?)
Here's the deal. I like 'projects'. I like to do it myself. I'm just weird enough, and dumb enough to consider something like this. Anyone else?
I've seen lots of these that 'look' absolutely horrific. I've seen ones I wouldn't want to touch with a 10-foot pole, safety wise. But I've also seen a few that were nicely executed. They currently seem to be the domain of ecohippiesâ„¢, so follow the links w/ care... (byop- bring your own patchouli) :lol:
This one is wicked nice!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/onyone/sets/72157622886719373/
I think this one is very nice as well
https://picasaweb.google.com/eawisner/CaliforniaRocketStove2#
I've got a +/- 500sq ft area I want to heat that would be perfect for something like this! Am I nuts?!
The Concept: http://hubpages.com/hub/Rocket-Mass-Heaters-Efficient-Home-Heating-With-Wood (Poor man's masonry heater? maryjane-inspired house heating bong?)
Here's the deal. I like 'projects'. I like to do it myself. I'm just weird enough, and dumb enough to consider something like this. Anyone else?
I've seen lots of these that 'look' absolutely horrific. I've seen ones I wouldn't want to touch with a 10-foot pole, safety wise. But I've also seen a few that were nicely executed. They currently seem to be the domain of ecohippiesâ„¢, so follow the links w/ care... (byop- bring your own patchouli) :lol:
This one is wicked nice!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/onyone/sets/72157622886719373/
I think this one is very nice as well
https://picasaweb.google.com/eawisner/CaliforniaRocketStove2#
I've got a +/- 500sq ft area I want to heat that would be perfect for something like this! Am I nuts?!