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Russian Stove

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:35 am
by stuartcnz
In the Russka, by Edward Rutherfurd, he describes a wood stove, used to heat early Russian houses. I can't find that particular passage in the book right now, but when I do, I will put it up here. They just sound so homely and for the coldest of winters too.

Here is a link to a home built, modern version.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yo ... Stove.aspx

Re: Russian Stove

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:42 am
by stuartcnz


This is a youtube clip showing a giant sized Russian stove, but also shows a normal one and how people used to sleep on them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymyg2aW3nGc

Re: Russian Stove

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:47 am
by stuartcnz


This video shows a contemporary Russian stove, with the heating fire and separate cooking fire, built in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta8jUeje ... re=related

Re: Russian Stove

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:17 am
by stuartcnz
And some photo's

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Re: Russian Stove

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:00 am
by Headache
Masonry stoves are awesome! If it weren't for the weight I'd build one in my truck.

Re: Russian Stove

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:27 pm
by rlaggren
Man, that looks SUBSTANTIAL!

Re: Russian Stove

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:17 pm
by stuartcnz
Along a similar vein is the Rocket Mass Heater, made with Adobe. These are starting to look more practical to me, as they are easier to build yourself, and are probably safer in an earthquake area, without the mass of bricks that Russian Stoves have.

Notice that in the photo below, the thermal mass is formed into seating around the side of part of the room.

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Here is a link to a video explaining the principles and construction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uh2VExc ... re=related
Here is a link to a video of a heater with the finish coat on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpJLS3eD ... re=related
Here is a link to a video of the same heater in construction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5hNIvnZ ... er&list=UL

Re: Russian Stove

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:19 am
by Headache
If I could figure out a way to do it I would most certainly build a rocket stove in my truck, complete with the bench to put my mattress on.