#354 - 20140203 - Rocket stove heater wood pellet mod!!!

I may have split my last piece of wood! This drop in mod is a must see for anyone with a rocket mass heater. No changes needed to the stove at all. Switch back to regular wood at any time. Updates since I have published this video are...

1) DC motor driven agitator and timer circuit added to hopper to keep it flowing smooth.
2) Added restrictor plate to adjust air velocity by pellet basket.
3) With restrictor I now get steady 650*F burn temp at stove top and 150*F flue temp.
4) At these temps pellet consumption is very close to 2lb/hr.
5) Revised estimated BTU output is between 15,000-20,000 BTU/hr.

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To do list...

* Make final pellet basket from stainless steel.
* Apply reflective foil to cement board behind stove.
* Enjoy the warmth.