Re: Wood gas stove boils some water

UPDATE: AS OF 12/13/2008 WE HAVE A MODIFIED GEOMETRY FOR A GREATER POWER OUTPUT. ON HIGH SETTING, THE MODIFIED LUCIASTOVE CAN NOW BRING ONE LITER OF WATER FROM 12 DEG C TO FULL BOIL IN JUST OVER SIX SECONDS. CLEARLY THIS IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR USE AND THE HIGH POWER VERSION WILL NOT BE AVALABLE FOR COOKING; HOWEVER, ENERGETICALLY AND SCIENTIFICALLY, THE POTENTIAL IS QUITE THRILLING.


I wanted to try this great Bunt Pan idea posted by HiramCook. I really liked the better heat transfer that seemed to be possible with it and avoid the added cost and complications associated with using a pot skirt. I have to really thank Hiram for his post for I was able to boil a half litre of water (starting temp of 16 degrees C) in just 41 seconds burning only dried rabbit droppings.

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[86thmountmerrion]

Have you tried that stove with the jet boil cup or any kind of pot with a flux ring heat exchanger i.e the primus eta power pot???

5/5

[WorldStove]

not yet, but it's worth a try for sure. I have tried using a kelly kettle which I really like, but Hiram's idea is better because it is lower cost and more versatile. I can slow cook soups and polenta with a bunt pan and have the room I need to stir with a wooden spoon, while at the same time having the good heat transfer of a Kelly kettle and easier cleanup than a jetboil.

[hiramcook]

Great Vid. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Show us some more of your stove if you get a chance.

[WorldStove]

Happy to, I seem to be better at making stoves than videos but Ill do my best. Anything in particular I should show? Thanks for the comment

[86thmountmerrion]

I now consider you to be the BEST wood gas stove maker type scientist guy ever!!!lol.6 seconds for 1 litre of water is past amazing do you think you could make a video of a six second boil time I'd say your video might even be featured!!!You have come up with a break through

Well done if only I could rate you 10/5!!!

[86thmountmerrion]

When you used the kelly kettle did you cover the top???On the website is say when using an alcohol stove you should cover the top I assume the same would apply for burning wood gas!!!

[86thmountmerrion]

Do you think you could show that stove in more detail please???

[86thmountmerrion]

Thanks for posting the other vid its amazing how a few cans some bricks and some metal can make a cooking system comparable to your own kitchen!!!

[WorldStove]

The idea of a fixed camp reminds me of a cabin my dad and I build years ago (happy memory). As for cooking, even the no fan version works just fine. To try it out I stacked a box of bricks (like big legos) and put a piece of sheet metal on top. The small gaps between the bricks let in all the air the stove needed and the top made a great griddle too. Ill post that too if you want.

[86thmountmerrion]

The fan idea would be great for a fixed camp its a real stove you can light fill and walk away knowing when you come back you'll have a meal

[WorldStove]

thank you very much. with a bit of luck I'll post something later this week