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How to make a cheap pot still
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How to make a rocket stove from cinder blocks
  
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Wikipedia defines a [[wp:rocket stove | rocket stove]] as:
  
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== A Brief Intro of Distillation ==
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"A rocket stove is an innovative clean and efficient cooking stove using small diameter wood fuel which is burned in simple high-temperature combustion chamber containing an insulated vertical chimney which ensures complete combustion prior to the flames reaching the cooking surface."
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The dictionary.com definition of distillation is as follows:
 
  
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Distillation
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[[image:CinderBlockRocketStove.jpg|right|300px]]
  
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:The separation of the volatile parts of a substance from the more fixed; specifically, the operation of driving off gas or vapor from volatile liquids or solids, by heat in a retort or still, and the condensation of the products as far as possible by a cool receiver, alembic, or condenser; rectification; vaporization; condensation; as, the distillation of illuminating gas and coal, of alcohol from sour mash, or of boric acid in steam.
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== What You Will Need ==
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* 5 Cinder blocks
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* A chisel
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* A hammer
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* A small piece of sheet metal or wire mesh
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* Safety glasses or goggles
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* Paper
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* Dry branches to burn
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* Kindling
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* Matches or a lighter
  
  
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The separation of alcohol from liquids such as wine is made possible because the boiling point of alcohol is lower than that of water. Alcohol's boiling point is Boiling point. 78 °C or 172 °F where as water's is 100 °C or 212 °F. We can take advantage of this differential by carefully raising the temperature of the liquid (commonly called wash) to the point where the alcohol in the wash evaporates but not the water.
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== Chisel Out Wall ==
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To make an access area for the fire chamber you must chisel out a portion of the wall on one of the cinder blocks
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* Don your safety glasses or goggles
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* Using the hammer and chisel carefully remove the front portion of the wall of block #2
  
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We then capture this alcohol vapor and direct it through a cold, arduous passage. This has the effect of condensing the vapor back into liquid form, which we capture as concentrated alcohol (hard alcohol).
 
  
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== Stack The Blocks ==
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[[image:CinderBlockRocketStove01.png|right|150px]][[image:CinderBlockRocketStove04.png|right|150px]]
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* You must place the cinder blocks on firm level ground
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* Place block #1 so that it is on it's side with the holes parallel to the ground
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* Place block #2 on top of block #1 with the holes perpendicular to the ground
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* Place block #3 on top of block #2 with it's holes perpendicular to the ground
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* Place block #4 on top of block #2 with it's holes also perpendicular to the ground
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* Place Block #5 standing on it's end so that the top hole lines up with the cut out for the fire chamber
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* Place sheet metal or wire mesh in the top hole of block #5 so that it is in the middle of the hole parallel to the ground.
  
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== An Overview Of The Design ==
 
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In this tutorial we will be constructing a very inexpensive pot still. This simple still construction will enable you to make hard alcohol or booze, with minimal effort. This design is also a guideline, there are as many ways to make a still as there are ways make a car. Each design has strengths and weaknesses.
 
  
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I choose to start out with money as the main deciding factor. I highly recommend that you only use copper or Stainless Steel in your still making. It just seems to be the safest thing to do. As far as aluminum goes, I have no idea. These stainless steel vegetable pots and bowls are cheap enough that it doesn’t really matter at all.
 
  
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To help condense the liquid we use a 5 gallon bucket with cold water constantly circulating through it during the distillation process. I’ve also used a 10ft copper tube, it would probably work better if I had a longer one but this does seem to do the job.
 
  
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[[image:Still-materials.jpg|thumb|right|What You'll Need]]
 
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== Materials Needed ==
 
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* 10ft 1/2 inch ID soft copper coil
 
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* 5 Gallon Bucket
 
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* Scrap garden hose
 
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* 1/2" Female copper adapter
 
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* 1/2" Male copper adapter
 
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* 1/2" copper butt splice
 
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* Silver Solder
 
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* Flux
 
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* Stainless Steel Vegetable Pot (Cash and Carry)
 
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* Stainless Steel Bowl (Cash and Carry)
 
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* Gasket material (Cork would probably be best)
 
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* Silicone Sealant
 
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* Drill and various drill bits
 
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* Something alcoholic to distill
 
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* Many small clamps or Vise Grips
 
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* Coil bending springs
 
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* Sand paper ot steel wool
 
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* Propane torch
 
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* Heat source, preferably an electric hot plate.
 
  
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== Light It Up ==
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I found it easier to move block #5 out of the way in order to light the fire.
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* Place some paper and small kindling in the fire chamber and light.
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* Once you have a sustainable fire in the firebox then place block #5 back into position.
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* Place sticks into the opening on top of the metal plate.
  
  
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== Some Thoughts ==
  
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I built this last weekend, it only took me about 30 min.
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Be very careful when chiseling the cinder block, I ruined one.
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[[image:Still-bending-condensor-coil-.jpg|thumb|right|Bending Condensor Coil]]
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It was a cold day about 40F so the updraft wasn't all that great.
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[[image:Still-coil-in-bucket-01.jpg|thumb|right|Coil In Bucket 01]]
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I also didn't have very dry branches around me so I eventually resorted to some plywood strips I had lying around.
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[[image:Still-coil-in-bucket-02.jpg|thumb|right|Coil In Bucket 02]]
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Once I got a strong fire working in the chamber it worked very nice wellI was able to boil some water in about 20 min or so.
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[[image:Still-coil-in-bucket-03.jpg|thumb|right|Coil In Bucket 03]]
 
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[[image:Still-coil-in-bucket-04.jpg|thumb|right|Coil In Bucket 04]]
 
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[[image:Still-coil-in-bucket-05.jpg|thumb|right|Coil In Bucket 05]]
 
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[[image:Still-condensor-coil.jpg|thumb|right|Condensor Coil]]
 
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[[image:Still-condensor-output-hose.jpg|thumb|right|Condensor Output Hose]]
 
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[[image:Still-drilling-the-lid.jpg|thumb|right|Drilling The Lid]]
 
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[[image:Still-finished-gasket.jpg|thumb|right|Finished Gasket]]
 
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[[image:Still-finished-product.jpg|thumb|right|Finished Product]]
 
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[[image:Still-finished-ready-to-distill.jpg|thumb|right|Finished Ready To Distill]]
 
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[[image:Still-gasket-on-boiler.jpg|thumb|right|Gasket On Boiler]]
 
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[[image:Still-lid-assembled.jpg|thumb|right|Lid Assembled]]
 
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[[image:Still-materials.jpg|thumb|right|Materials]]
 
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[[image:Still-Placing-fitting-in-lid.jpg|thumb|right|Placing Fitting In Lid]]
 
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[[image:Still-predrilling-the-lid.jpg|thumb|right|Predrilling The Lid]]
 
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[[image:Still-preparing-fitting-on-coil.jpg|thumb|right|Preparing Fitting On Coil]]
 
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[[image:Still-proofing.jpg|thumb|right|Proofing]]
 
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[[image:Still-soldered-coil-fitting.jpg|thumb|right|Soldered Coil Fitting]]
 
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[[image:Still-soldering-coil-fitting.jpg|thumb|right|Soldering Coil Fitting]]
 
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[[image:Still-tracing-gasket.jpg|thumb|right|Tracing Gasket]]
 
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[[image:Still-water-drain-hose-inside.jpg|thumb|right|Water Drain Hose Inside]]
 
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[[image:Still-water-drain-hose-outside.jpg|thumb|right|Water Drain Hose Outside]]
 
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[[image:Still-water-input-hose-inside.jpg|thumb|right|Water Input Hose Inside]]
 
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[[image:Still-water-input-hose.jpg|thumb|right|Water Input Hose]]
 
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[[image:Still-water-output-hose.jpg|thumb|right|Output Hose]]
 
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== Preparing the Condensing Bucket ==
 
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* Drill 2 holes in the bucket the diameter should be slightly smaller than the garden hose.
 
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** Drill 1 about an inch from the bottom and 1 about 2 inches from the top of the bucket
 
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* Drill another hole 1/2 inch in diameter about 1 inch from the bottom 90 degrees from the other bottom hole.
 
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== Making The Lid Assembly ==
 
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* Drill a small pilot hole in the bottom of the bowl
 
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** Using successively larger bits enlargen the hole to 1/2 inch in diameter
 
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* Place the male copper fitting in the hole
 
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* Brush flux over the hole and fitting
 
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* Solder the fitting to the bowl using silver solder (DO NOT use lead based solder)
 
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** This isn't as easy as it sounds, soldering copper to stainless, I wasn't able to get a very good bond on this joint. It may be better in the future to come up with a fitting with a nut and gasket.
 
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== Making The Condensing Coil ==
 
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* Carefully shape the coil so that it fits within the confines of your 5 gallon bucket. Make sure to leave about 18 inches or so on the top of the coil straight.
 
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* Using the coil bending spring, carefully bend a large radius 90 degree curve pointing down.
 
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** This is where we will be installing the lid for the still
 
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* at the bottom of the coil leave 8 inches or so of it straight.
 
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** We will be placing this part of the coil through hole at the bottom of the bucket
 
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* Using the sandpaper or steel wool, clean the end of coil where the lid will be attached.
 
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** Also clean the ends of the butt splice and the female copper adapter
 
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* coat the end of the coil, splice and adapter you just cleaned with flux
 
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* Assemble the butt splice and female fitting to the end of the coil
 
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* Carefully heat the fitting and splice with the propane torch and apply solder to the fitting and splice.
 
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** Use SILVER solder (do NOT use any lead based solder)
 
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* Allow to cool
 
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== Assembling The Condensing Bucket ==
 
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* Place the coil in the bucket and thread the bottom of the coil through the hole at the bottom of the bucket
 
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** Try to make this a tight of fit as possible
 
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* Apply silicone the inside and outside of hole where the copper sticks our.
 
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** Be generous with the silicone, you don't want any leaks
 
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* Place the cut end of the garden hose through the bottom of the bucket.
 
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** This water will flow in through this hose.
 
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* Place a cut end of the garden hose through the top hole of the bucket
 
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** This will be the drain hole
 
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* silicone the hoses to the holes similar
 
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* Allow the silicone to completely cure before adding any water to the bucket.
 
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** After the silicone has completely cured place the drain hose in your sink or other suitable drain place
 
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** ttach the input hose to your faucet (you may need an adapter that will allow you to attach the hose)
 
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* turn on the water and test your seals
 
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** If they leak then drain all water, dry the leaky areas and apply more silicone.
 
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*** Repeat as necessary
 
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== Attaching The Lid to The Vessel ==
 
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* Pour 3 cups of water into the vegetable pot
 
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* Place gasket on lid of pot
 
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* clamp the lid to the pot
 
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* Screw the pot / lid assembly to the female fitting at the top of the coil
 
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== Flame On - The Distillation Process ==
 
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* Turn on the water.
 
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** adjust so that it maintains a steady flow without overflowing.
 
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* Place hot plate under the pot and turn on.
 
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* Once the water begins to boil you should see liquid coming out of the other end of the copper tube.
 
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** This liquid is distilled water.
 
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* If you don't get any water then you may have leaks.
 
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** Use a paint brush to brush soapy water over all joints to track down any leaks and fix them.
 
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* That's all there is to it.
 
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* allow everything to cool then try adding some wine
 
  
  
 
== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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* ISBN 0967452406
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* ISBN 0966373839
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* ISBN 1878087169
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* ISBN 1903998727
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* ISBN 0865716269
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* ISBN 0966373820
  
  
 
== Amazon's Related Products ==
 
== Amazon's Related Products ==
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* ASIN B001ICJ3SO
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* ASIN B005NKN6NK
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* ASIN B0052V9WOM
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* ASIN B004OMI7RS
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* ASIN B000BQK602
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* ASIN B005GQZ4O0
  
  
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
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* How to [[Make wine]]
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* How to [[Obtain water in the wilderness]]
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* How to [[Make beer]]
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* How to [[Make Whiskey]]
 
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* How to [[Make Vodka]]
 
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* How to [[Make Brandy]]
 
  
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distillation | Distillation Article on Wikipedia]
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* [http://www.permies.com/t/5504/stoves/Five-Block-Rocket-Stove-design Five Block RocketStove Design at permies.com] - The inspiration for this tutorial.
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* [http://www.richsoil.com/rocket-stove-mass-heater.jsp | Rocket Mass Heater article at permies.com]
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* [[wp:rocket stove | Rocket Stove on Wikipedia]]

Latest revision as of 06:43, 30 January 2012

How to make a rocket stove from cinder blocks

Wikipedia defines a rocket stove as:

"A rocket stove is an innovative clean and efficient cooking stove using small diameter wood fuel which is burned in simple high-temperature combustion chamber containing an insulated vertical chimney which ensures complete combustion prior to the flames reaching the cooking surface."

CinderBlockRocketStove.jpg

What You Will Need

  • 5 Cinder blocks
  • A chisel
  • A hammer
  • A small piece of sheet metal or wire mesh
  • Safety glasses or goggles
  • Paper
  • Dry branches to burn
  • Kindling
  • Matches or a lighter


Chisel Out Wall

To make an access area for the fire chamber you must chisel out a portion of the wall on one of the cinder blocks

  • Don your safety glasses or goggles
  • Using the hammer and chisel carefully remove the front portion of the wall of block #2


Stack The Blocks

CinderBlockRocketStove01.png
CinderBlockRocketStove04.png
  • You must place the cinder blocks on firm level ground
  • Place block #1 so that it is on it's side with the holes parallel to the ground
  • Place block #2 on top of block #1 with the holes perpendicular to the ground
  • Place block #3 on top of block #2 with it's holes perpendicular to the ground
  • Place block #4 on top of block #2 with it's holes also perpendicular to the ground
  • Place Block #5 standing on it's end so that the top hole lines up with the cut out for the fire chamber
  • Place sheet metal or wire mesh in the top hole of block #5 so that it is in the middle of the hole parallel to the ground.



Light It Up

I found it easier to move block #5 out of the way in order to light the fire.

  • Place some paper and small kindling in the fire chamber and light.
  • Once you have a sustainable fire in the firebox then place block #5 back into position.
  • Place sticks into the opening on top of the metal plate.


Some Thoughts

I built this last weekend, it only took me about 30 min. Be very careful when chiseling the cinder block, I ruined one. It was a cold day about 40F so the updraft wasn't all that great. I also didn't have very dry branches around me so I eventually resorted to some plywood strips I had lying around. Once I got a strong fire working in the chamber it worked very nice wellI was able to boil some water in about 20 min or so.


Bibliography

  • ISBN 0966373839
  • ISBN 1903998727
  • ISBN 0966373820


Amazon's Related Products

  • ASIN B005NKN6NK
  • ASIN B004OMI7RS
  • ASIN B005GQZ4O0


See Also


External Links

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