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Title: Rocket mass heaters.
Post by: pips4bucks on January 30, 2012, 06:16:29 PM: I heard about these things today. They look pretty interesting. Anyone ever seen one, used one, or know anything about them?

http://erica-k-wisner.hubpages.com/hub/Rocket-Mass-Heaters-Efficient-Home-Heating-With-Wood
Title: Re: Rocket mass heaters.
Post by: KFhunter on January 30, 2012, 06:36:22 PM: yes, but no I've not used one.

Here is a mini one, well the principal anyways for a backpackers version.

http://www.gofastandlight.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CK-K5000X%20STEEL&variation (http://www.gofastandlight.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CK-K5000X%20STEEL&variation)=

there is another one I've seen before I'll see if I can dig up a link.
Title: Re: Rocket mass heaters.
Post by: KFhunter on January 30, 2012, 06:39:55 PM: not the one I was after, but it'll charge your cell phone :chuckle:

http://www.gadget.com/2011/07/12/biolite-stove-cooks-your-food-and-charges-your-cell-phone/ (http://www.gadget.com/2011/07/12/biolite-stove-cooks-your-food-and-charges-your-cell-phone/)
Title: Re: Rocket mass heaters.
Post by: lokidog on January 30, 2012, 06:42:08 PM: That looks kind of cool. I like the idea by one of the commentors about combining it with radiant floor heating. I have a spot in my daylight basement that this might be perfect for.
Title: Re: Rocket mass heaters.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 30, 2012, 07:55:01 PM: I seen em on u-tube. Pretty neet set up. some take up alot of room!