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   Mooney | Jan 07, 2005 06:10am | #1

   While we are waiting on experienced Kang stovers, what do you remember reading ?

   BUMP

   Tim Mooney

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   UncleDunc | Jan 07, 2005 06:36am | #2

   The kang stove is similar to the Russian or Finnish masonry stove, except that it routes the smoke through ducts in the floor before it goes up the chimney, while the others route it through a series of baffles in the stove itself. I don't remember seeing kang stoves mentioned here, but it's worth a look in the archives.

   Also search for russian stove, finnish stove, and masonry stove to find the discussions we've had about high mass heat storage. Also repeat the search at Knots, where the stoves were discussed in the context of heating a workshop.

   I recommend using the Advanced Search, button near the top of the index frame on the left, because it is more flexible than the regular search.

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   wmmooniii | Jan 07, 2005 02:14pm | #3

   I tried the advanced search and zip.The info you posted is basically what I remember from the article.There wasn't much practical info on building one in the article though.I am in the planning stages for a cob house and would like to consider one of these if I can find enough info.Will try the Knots search as you suggested.

   Thanks

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   VaTom | Jan 07, 2005 04:43pm | #4

   Kang I know nothing about, but I do have a Finnish book that shows a variety of designs with construction details.  In Finnish, but translation's available.  Got one coming maybe in May.

   Originally intended to build one here, until I discovered I could build a house that had no need of one.  The other problem is the significant time delay from the first fire to actually heating the house, if the stove's cold.  Fantastic to live with if you don't travel.PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!

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   CJD | Jan 07, 2005 07:02pm | #5

   Try this link: http://www.mainewoodheat.com/rothschild1.html

   "This article first appeared in Fine Home Building in September, 1992, issue #76" Google is really good, it was first on the list.

   
   

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   Edited 1/7/2005 11:05 am ET by CJD

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   gatno | Jan 12, 2005 05:26am | #6

   hey, i remember that article--and a friend who handled TempCast stoves talked about them just last month---i`ll ask, and get back to you (that was one of the atricles that i`d really like fhb to revisit)

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   wmmooniii | Jan 12, 2005 02:14pm | #7

   Thanks! I appreciate it and I appreciate all the responses I have received here.Sorry I haven't replied earlier,but it has been a busy week here.

   Will