Dual Plane Rocket Stove Heater - How I turn wood into heat

Here's the most important part of the system - how the heat from burning wood is turned into hot air inside my house.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• homemade
• rocket
• stove
• hydronic
• heat

[Thequestman]

How many s.f. are you heating or did I miss that? Great job BTW!!! One of the best no-nonsense DIY projects I've seen so far...two thumbs up :-)

[theairgunman]

@Thequestman Thanks! I'm heating between 1000 and 1200 square feet with it.

[CheapEnergyIdeas]

forgot to ask u. whats the flow rate in GPH of your water pump and whats the approx temp of the water going back to and from your rocket stove?thanks

[theairgunman]

@CheapEnergyIdeas The pump is running at 4 GPM, the water exiting the rocket stove is between 100 and 150 degrees F. I havent measured the return side yet, but it barely feels warm to the touch.

[apples13able]

So cool and you've totally inspired me! Keep up!

[theairgunman]

@apples13able Thanks! I've got some more video footage of some energy experiments I've been doing, I'll keep posting as I have time.

[dexterquincy1]

great stuff, can u post links 4 where u bought parts. thanks

[theairgunman]

@CheapEnergyIdeas Thanks! A car radiator would do the trick as well, if you can find a good junked one. Otherwise, there isnt much price difference. This isnt the way I really wanted to heat, I'd prefer a radiant system, but it just wasnt practical for me. This works well, so I cant complain :D

[CheapEnergyIdeas]

nice dude.very cool..car radiator too maybe..might try it got a few aluminum ones laying around.thanks for the post.peace.

[StoVol70]

excellent ... thanks for sharing!