Grover Rocket Stove demonstration by David Allan
I went camping last night and was very impressed with the Grover Rocket Stove my dad brought along. Perhaps most of you have already heard of Rocket Stoves. This was my first exposure. While our traditional camping methods consumed copious amounts of firewood, the Rocket Stove consumed just a small amount to produce heat more reliably and with very little smoke. The short chimney is surrounded by a vermiculite-insulated chamber, directing the heat upward to where the pan sits. An air portal helps the combustion be optimally efficient. The stove is called a “rocket stove” because the heated chimney causes the air to rise rapidly (rocket), pulling air in quickly to replace it, creating a stoking effect. In looking into this, I see that the concept has been around for a long time, with many do-it-yourself videos and tutorials available. I particularly like the vertical feedstock design that keeps the hopper fed via gravity so you don’t have to manually move the feed every five minutes or so. Just put in a 2×4 and you’re good for the day for heating your sustainable home. See our coverage at peswiki.com The official website for the Grover Rocket Stove is www.stockstorage.com — Sterling
