Yeah we boon docked camped in our little trailer. If worried about being off grid people shoukd try it! We bought a bigger solar panel that keeps battery charged but brought our solar path lights in at night! I poked a hole in red solo cups and stuck them in! There are modern ways to survive off grid besides going full caveman which cinder blocks aren't anyway! 8 saw someone selling a small outdoor wood stove with hotplates on top too. Bought too quick. It was meant for packing on mules fir high mountain trips in our area. Some of our state campgrounds still have remnants of stone fireplace oven type things built way back.
My Grandsons had friends camping out on our farm. 13 years old, 10 years ago. They built this! They came in and asked for a skillet and eggs. Cooked all of us breakfast.❤. A great memory. Great breakfast♥️
To keep your kitchen pots from getting stained with soot on the outside, BEFORE placing them on the fire, rub the OUTSIDE of the pot with soapy hands, to put a thin coat of soap on the exterior of the pot. Cover the sides and the bottom thoroughly,. Later when washing up, you will be amazed at how the soot comes right off - no scouring needed! Just a tip from an old Girl Scout. BTW don't make the mistake a greenhorn Scout made once - she soaped the inside of the pots, too, so they would be easier to clean after making dinner! The spaghetti tasted odd that night.
Haha. I tried to do it, but it didn’t work that great. Anyway, I wanted to know what the soap give off a smell and extend into the food even if it’s outside?
I've used one similar to this before, during a power outage that lasted almost a week. Some friends had the blocks stored in their garage so they were dry, and then put it together in less than 10 minutes. One thing they did was have a couple good size bundles of twigs also stored. Good thing too because it was winter and all the snow and ice would have made it impossible to find any. Set it up under an over hang that had plenty of clearance for smoke and kept it dry. That morning pot of coffee sure was good.
Cinder bloçks don't do well with the kind of heat that can be generated from a rocket stove.possible crumbling of the cement that's used to make the blocks.
@@charlesbecker8658 in an emergency it worked well. It may not be suitable for long term but we didnt use it for that. I stated the facts I had. It kept hot coffee and meals available to our families for a week during a blizzard. And my friends still used it after that occasionally during other storms.
Vaseline on a cotton ball gets things going faster, even when it's wet. You can also knock out the other side of the cinderblock to have a double burner.
No. You’d have to knock off the center concrete partition for the fire to reach the other “stove opening.” If you knock off the other end, you still have a panel of concrete in the middle, blocking the pass through for wood.
So, build one with fire brick. Also, pine cones are great fire starters. They burn hard and hot getting the other twigs ignited. I use them in my wood burning stove whenever I have to get it re-started. Fall is the time to stock up on them.
Ah but fire brick completely defeats the purpose of improvisation. If I was going to order the fire brick from eBay, wait for it to arrive, and then build a shell to hold them properly with my welder which runs on electricity - oh wait I guess I'm going to be waiting until the power comes back on. But when it does, at that point why not build an actual wood stove?
@@beebob1279 So, why don't you go ahead and build a permanent case around the firebrick to keep it safe and dry and rodent free then? Actually that's the best solution anyway. If you're going to invest all the time and money into firebrick, and then to 'improvise' it right, and use refractory cement on all the joints, and add a chimney to get the right amount of draw - just make an extra stove for your shed and be done with it. And you're very right about pinecones, they're excellent for driving the damp out of kindling.
Nice job. I solely cook on one of these all warm weather season until I can cook inside on my wood stove. My cinder blocks last a season cooking everyday or at least heat up water for morning coffee. A.couple of times I've gotten 2 seasons out of the blocks but seldom.
Say have you ever tried lining the inside with clay? Like any kind of potter's clay, used like daub to seal the cracks between blocks and line the fire contact surface. I've got plenty of red terra cotta free for the digging and I think I'm going to try that. Naturally I'm going to let it air dry completely before the first use.
@@newoneinblack Yep, clay lining, I thought of that immediately. But right now, in Florida, they have no electricity, no dry blocks, no dry twigs. And down there, termites and rot in general eat up any dead wood quick.
@@donnahudson4813 Fortunately the storm was moving pretty fast, and they were ok within a day. The folks in the Carolinas and Virginia however, that's a different story. A volunteer helicopter pilot was threatened with arrest by a fire chief for helping rescue trapped survivors, look up the news story on this platform. The Nanny Tsar doesn't like people helping out apparently 🐎
Hey, Ginny! This popped up in my feed again today. I hope the folks in the Appalachian disaster zone can watch this (second week of Oct. 2024). something this simple will come in very handy.
I got some free fire brick off Facebook Marketplace and created a fire brick rocket stove. I have it covered outside. I tested it, boiled water in 10 minutes in a cast iron 12 quart pot that had legs on it but I also have a gas stove grate to use for other pans.
Watching from post-WWIII grid-down apocalypse, wondering how I was going to heat up the rat I caught for supper. Plenty of cinder blocks laying around since the bombs went off. Thanks for sharing!
I've noticed on my block rocket stoves that the ones I've built out in the weather degrade much faster than the two I've had under some shelter. I think water may be the greatest issue in the break down of the blocks. Just my observation. ;)
Thank you for this instructional video. I'm alone in a small apartment and not allowed to have any sort of BBQ or fire pit. This just looks like something I'd use for plant stands, but a heating and cooking source when in need. ❤️
You can also save egg cartons for emergency fire starter. Put steel wool or cotton balls (dip in isopropyl alcohol). Cut a piece of an egg carton, one at a time
11 months later and I am thinking about the disaster in North Carolina and Florida. This seems like up in those mountains where there are still no services, this would be really great knowledge to have.!
I built similar with rough slate and beach sand. It had direct fire, baking and stove top. Building it was almost as much fun as the fresh blueberry pie with granola crust we made with it.
I found out the hard way this can be dangerous. If the mix wasnt done right it can have air or water pockets inside and when super heated can explode with tremendous force! I didnt know this and when sitting back in our backyard it exploded and i ended up with hot coals and ash on my legs! Good thing i had denim on!
Thank you soooo much for sharing that experience! I was hoping someone would do this to warn others to NOT build one of these stoves out of cinder blocks ever!!!
You showed how you hammer out the cinder block side. I spent weeks going around looking for the right cinderblocks, and finally gave up. Your information is better than the many other videos I have watched !
They make a block that is U shaped for pouring lintels. They go around the top of the walls and they lay rebar in them and fill thrm with concrete. You can get a few lintel or U block at builders supply stores. They are not expensive. They are made of a higher strenght concrete than regular blocks. If you kept your concrete block stove covered when you are not using it the stove would probably last at least a couple of seasons. I think wet and dry cycles as well as heating and cooling cycles shorten the life of the blocks. They get brittle over time. You might consider restacking the stove every few weeks to rotate the blocks so the same ones dont get all the heat all the time. This is a good emergency stove. If i was going to build one for a hunting camp or cabin or off grid home i think i would get some red brick or fire brick and build a permanent stove out of those long lasting materials.
Jinne thank you for sharing something that can be used in an emergency situation and also advising to be careful and aware. People need to use their best judgement.
Great video, and thumbs up for the warning about this not being a long term solution - the blocks won't last long and it can be dangerous, but in a pinch it's a great idea to get a dinner cooked if you're stuck.
I swear I learn a lot from you and I appreciate it. You got me in vacumn sealing…bought the bags you suggested in a video and they are great. This video was helpful as well….such a great idea.
Now that Beryl has passed through the Caribbean and wipe out most shop there is a lot of dry twigs around for boiling water to drink in areas cut off by down trees, most people always have 2 or 3 cinder blocks aound their property
Cinder blocks, made from concrete, do not typically "explode" under high heat, but they can crack, spall, or even disintegrate when exposed to extreme temperatures. This is because moisture trapped inside the block can turn into steam, causing internal pressure. If the heat is high enough (like in a fire pit or kiln), this pressure can cause the block to crack or pieces to break off suddenly. For applications involving high heat, it’s better to use firebricks or other heat-resistant materials designed to withstand intense temperatures. These materials are specifically made for high-heat environments and won’t break down like standard concrete blocks might.
for those that don't think first aid is a necessity....I just had an accident and punctured my lower right ankle...thank God I had some first aid supplies on hand. 😢 yall make fun of preppers. it's not about being a "prepper". it's having a simple supply that can save you. I went straight to my little medical bin, I'm bandaged up and we'll see.
If you plan to build one, maybe invest in fire bricks ? But yes, as an emergency, these cinder blocks work in a pinch. I bought a rocket stove - I'm lazy, lol Oh yeah, I use wood and charcoal in mine (EcoZoom). The wood gets it started, and the charcoal keeps it going (heat) so you can cook, simmer, or just keep warm/reheat food fairly fast. I've used between 4-8 pieces of charcoal and my "fire" (coals) stayed hot for quite a long time. Absolutely worth the investment, jmo. There are the foldable, lightweight, more portable type rocket stoves available. I prefer what I bought for my use - you buy what you need for your use. Excellent video Ginny, thanks !
ok...I read a lot of comments...sounds a bit dangerous...what about digging a pit in the soil throw wood in.. & light it (like the cowboys did in the movies?)....a campfire....That seems simple and quick enough
I haVe had 4 PoWer Outages in my apt building sinCe I moved here 2 and half years ago!👍My building iS filled with Vulnerable Tenants so I picked up a TranGia Stove so that I can Cook meals in Our ParkinG Lot incase oF a MajoR Grid Down Situation!👍Many people who liVe in my buildinG seem very immature and really couldn't function in a very serious emergency!👍ThiS iS why I am sooOoo grateful to all of the very lovVinG RUclipsRs who haVe been sharinG Vital Life givinG knowledge for Humanity's Benefit especially durinG these Batsh#t crazy times!👍May Our Precious Creator of liFe absolutely Bless you greatly foR makinG thiS awesome Video!✌🤓🙏😇🌹🌞🌹🔥🥔🥩🌹☕🍵☕
Once upon a lifetime a friend and I were on a long distance bike touring trip. We camped one night at a quarry in Eastern Washington state. While making supper over a camp fire the rocks in the fire pit started exploding...yikes. Wonderful trip with unforgettable experiences. ;-)
Those ain't concrete block. Cinder block is what Those are because they are made from cinders, not concrete. Knowing the difference is critical. I'm a retired mason and cinderblock is exactly what we build fire walls in commercial buildings. They don't burn, because they are made from fireproof cinders. Just make sure they're dry so the water doesn't react to the heat. Now you know the rest of the story, just like paul Harvey used to say.
@johnboy6916* I have concrete blocks. Several people here are saying the cinder blocks are dangerous to use. Are cinder and concrete blocks the same? Thanx
Cinder blocks are weaker and should not be depended upon for heavy loads. They are more grainy looking (not as smooth) and a little darker than concrete blocks. My Dad built our house, while I was a kid, that's why I know a bit about that kinda stuff.@@Tess1984
For emergency use this would be right up my alley. I don't know how to operate outdoor cooking devices that use propane or butane or other fuels, but I do know wood.
Aren’t Rocket Stoves wonderful? We have one made of fire bricks 🧱 that work great!! The grandchildren enjoy stuffing the sticks and dried pine needles inside.😄
Adding clay, metal or fire brick can extend functionality up to permanent use. Use careful monitoring to prove your customized version, and adjust to fit th need!
Good idea. Good job on the video. Glad you mentioned the possibility of the block exploding if they get too hot. We had a power outage last winter but only lasted about four hours. This idea is good to know if it had lasted for days. We have a grille I cooked on one winter when the power was out for a couple days once.
The cake rack can be bent down on each side to get a snug fit. Can also can snip a cut in the wire on each end and middle, and bend into a L shape to make legs to give it a lift up off the blocks.
Yeah I had one of those blocks explode on me when I was burning something in the back yard using those as container stones. Perfect for a quick fix but your better off getting Bricks like you did a few years ago.
There are paints you can use to make the blocks moore fire-resistant; you can also make metal inserts with rolled tin or aluminum to act as a barrier, that will help the blocks last longer. Eventually they will have to be replaced, but they are pretty cheap, just get rid of them once cracks start to appear....
Lol. The first block you grabbed is made for knocking the end off. The one you chopped away at isn't. The knockout ones are flat on the end with a score down the center to make it easy to break out. Plus, you would've been able to match it up closer with another block because they usually break out clean without the edges breaking off
I think another way you could go at this is to dig a narrow, elongated hole in the ground and set two or three block on top of each other that cover one end of the hole. That way you wouldn't have to break any blocks. Just feed the wood underneath the one end of the blocks.
If you had hammered into mass more than likely you wouldn't have blown the whole end off of it. Drive into mass for little pieces to come off away from mass for breaking bigger pieces off.
If your ever looking for an idea to do a video on you might want to do a video of Subscriber tips. 1. I learned while at Universal this year. I'm not skinny but I'm far from obese but walking all day in the hot weather I got chaffed. It was only day one and I was dreading day 2 as I didn't pack anything. I used my deodorant and covered the sore area's and it worked like a dream. OMG best hack ever.
Cinder blocks are not only DANGEROUS to do this with (they can explode), but they are also much more expensive than they used to be. Just dig a ground rocket stove, nothing needed by ground.
Could you line the outside of the blocks, with stone or other brick. Like a Yukon rock stove. To increase insulation and proctect the blocks from exploding?
I just keep a one eye gas camp stove for emergencies. Keep 2 little gas stove bottles for it. Bought it from the camp section at walmart. Keep stove in the shed ( it comes in a case), 2 bottles gas in the house. Emergency pull out and cook outside. Easier than doing this. If I run out of gas, I have 2 tiny small grills in the shed, with charcoal stored. Just pull it out and cook. If I run out of charcoal or gas, I have those blocks to make a rocket stove as my last resort. I learned from the last big blizzard when power was off for 1 month. We couldnt go anywhere, we don't have plows here. I had to cook on top of a kersone heater, blacked up my good pots and pans. Hey, we didn't starve. Everthing was closed and shut down, and I did my best. Now, I am more prepared for it. I also bought an iron skillet & camping cookware, so I don't ruin my good cookware.👍
Or use your BBQ grill and charcoal to cook or boil food.
Or bricks and a oven rack with charcoal on the ground under the rack.
Wood works, too.
We used BBQ apple style grill, w Sterno, w lid partially open. Sterno isn't real hot.
Yeah we boon docked camped in our little trailer. If worried about being off grid people shoukd try it! We bought a bigger solar panel that keeps battery charged but brought our solar path lights in at night! I poked a hole in red solo cups and stuck them in! There are modern ways to survive off grid besides going full caveman which cinder blocks aren't anyway! 8 saw someone selling a small outdoor wood stove with hotplates on top too. Bought too quick. It was meant for packing on mules fir high mountain trips in our area. Some of our state campgrounds still have remnants of stone fireplace oven type things built way back.
My Grandsons had friends camping out on our farm. 13 years old, 10 years ago. They built this! They came in and asked for a skillet and eggs. Cooked all of us breakfast.❤. A great memory. Great breakfast♥️
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Great story. 🥰
So can river stones put around campfire
Use dry stones to make an edge
What wonderful grandchildren you have , your family is blessed!😊😊
To keep your kitchen pots from getting stained with soot on the outside, BEFORE placing them on the fire, rub the OUTSIDE of the pot with soapy hands, to put a thin coat of soap on the exterior of the pot. Cover the sides and the bottom thoroughly,. Later when washing up, you will be amazed at how the soot comes right off - no scouring needed! Just a tip from an old Girl Scout. BTW don't make the mistake a greenhorn Scout made once - she soaped the inside of the pots, too, so they would be easier to clean after making dinner! The spaghetti tasted odd that night.
Great idea
Haha. I tried to do it, but it didn’t work that great. Anyway, I wanted to know what the soap give off a smell and extend into the food even if it’s outside?
CAUTION wet cinderblocks may explode when exposed to high heat. Moisture inside will expand as it heats and may possibly crack/explode the concrete
This, this is very dangerous…
@@MagicSwizzle😳
Simple solution: cheap tablecloth from DG, wrap it around to keep it dry.
I've used cinder blocks around a fire pit for 5 years now and never had an issue
Yes. Concrete definitely will pop and "blow up" at a high temperature
I've used one similar to this before, during a power outage that lasted almost a week. Some friends had the blocks stored in their garage so they were dry, and then put it together in less than 10 minutes. One thing they did was have a couple good size bundles of twigs also stored. Good thing too because it was winter and all the snow and ice would have made it impossible to find any. Set it up under an over hang that had plenty of clearance for smoke and kept it dry. That morning pot of coffee sure was good.
Cinder bloçks don't do well with the kind of heat that can be generated from a rocket stove.possible crumbling of the cement that's used to make the blocks.
@@charlesbecker8658 in an emergency it worked well. It may not be suitable for long term but we didnt use it for that. I stated the facts I had. It kept hot coffee and meals available to our families for a week during a blizzard. And my friends still used it after that occasionally during other storms.
When a blizzard happens it works fine, when you have no other alternative. For those of us that have survived blizzards we know it works! 👍
Vaseline on a cotton ball gets things going faster, even when it's wet.
You can also knock out the other side of the cinderblock to have a double burner.
Dryer lint work's really good I keep a big ziplock bag full of it when I go camping
If you knock out the other side of the brick , you will have 2 stove !
thanks for sharing !
Ah smart
Great idea.
Right. 😂
No. You’d have to knock off the center concrete partition for the fire to reach the other “stove opening.” If you knock off the other end, you still have a panel of concrete in the middle, blocking the pass through for wood.
So, build one with fire brick.
Also, pine cones are great fire starters. They burn hard and hot getting the other twigs ignited. I use them in my wood burning stove whenever I have to get it re-started. Fall is the time to stock up on them.
Ah but fire brick completely defeats the purpose of improvisation. If I was going to order the fire brick from eBay, wait for it to arrive, and then build a shell to hold them properly with my welder which runs on electricity - oh wait I guess I'm going to be waiting until the power comes back on. But when it does, at that point why not build an actual wood stove?
@@newoneinblack Or go to the local hardware store and pick up enough firebrick and store it away in the event that something happens
Pine cones, huh? Do eat pineapple as well? Gotcha
@@beebob1279 So, why don't you go ahead and build a permanent case around the firebrick to keep it safe and dry and rodent free then? Actually that's the best solution anyway. If you're going to invest all the time and money into firebrick, and then to 'improvise' it right, and use refractory cement on all the joints, and add a chimney to get the right amount of draw - just make an extra stove for your shed and be done with it.
And you're very right about pinecones, they're excellent for driving the damp out of kindling.
I heard potato chips work…
Nice job. I solely cook on one of these all warm weather season until I can cook inside on my wood stove. My cinder blocks last a season cooking everyday or at least heat up water for morning coffee. A.couple of times I've gotten 2 seasons out of the blocks but seldom.
Say have you ever tried lining the inside with clay? Like any kind of potter's clay, used like daub to seal the cracks between blocks and line the fire contact surface. I've got plenty of red terra cotta free for the digging and I think I'm going to try that. Naturally I'm going to let it air dry completely before the first use.
@@newoneinblackI would think covering the outside with clay would help too for longer term use.
@@newoneinblack Yep, clay lining, I thought of that immediately. But right now, in Florida, they have no electricity, no dry blocks, no dry twigs. And down there, termites and rot in general eat up any dead wood quick.
@@donnahudson4813 Fortunately the storm was moving pretty fast, and they were ok within a day. The folks in the Carolinas and Virginia however, that's a different story. A volunteer helicopter pilot was threatened with arrest by a fire chief for helping rescue trapped survivors, look up the news story on this platform. The Nanny Tsar doesn't like people helping out apparently 🐎
Oh my gosh!! I love it when your accent comes out when your talking. and this is a life saving video. Thank you for this.
Hey, Ginny! This popped up in my feed again today. I hope the folks in the Appalachian disaster zone can watch this (second week of Oct. 2024). something this simple will come in very handy.
I got some free fire brick off Facebook Marketplace and created a fire brick rocket stove. I have it covered outside. I tested it, boiled water in 10 minutes in a cast iron 12 quart pot that had legs on it but I also have a gas stove grate to use for other pans.
Being prepared for winter emergencies gives me confidence! Thank you!
Watching from post-WWIII grid-down apocalypse, wondering how I was going to heat up the rat I caught for supper. Plenty of cinder blocks laying around since the bombs went off. Thanks for sharing!
Say hi to John Conner for me.
Lol 👍
You forgot your meds today, dude.😂😂😂
@@BigMama2022and u lost your sense of humor
Ukraine?
I've noticed on my block rocket stoves that the ones I've built out in the weather degrade much faster than the two I've had under some shelter. I think water may be the greatest issue in the break down of the blocks. Just my observation. ;)
Thank you for this instructional video. I'm alone in a small apartment and not allowed to have any sort of BBQ or fire pit. This just looks like something I'd use for plant stands, but a heating and cooking source when in need. ❤️
You can also save egg cartons for emergency fire starter. Put steel wool or cotton balls (dip in isopropyl alcohol). Cut a piece of an egg carton, one at a time
Clever! Altho If you have a gas stove, you don't need an emergency stove. 😊 (One tip: wear safety goggles when breaking your cinder block.)
Other than the stove exploding and possibly killing you, this is a great idea.
11 months later and I am thinking about the disaster in North Carolina and Florida. This seems like up in those mountains where there are still no services, this would be really great knowledge to have.!
God Bless you from all us in the bible belt. Thank you for all your messages. May God bring you and your family thru what's coming.
So, the emergency rocket stove can explode. What a great metaphor.
Thanks. I got my cinder blocks😊
I built similar with rough slate and beach sand. It had direct fire, baking and stove top. Building it was almost as much fun as the fresh blueberry pie with granola crust we made with it.
I found out the hard way this can be dangerous. If the mix wasnt done right it can have air or water pockets inside and when super heated can explode with tremendous force! I didnt know this and when sitting back in our backyard it exploded and i ended up with hot coals and ash on my legs!
Good thing i had denim on!
Thank you soooo much for sharing that experience! I was hoping someone would do this to warn others to NOT build one of these stoves out of cinder blocks ever!!!
You showed how you hammer out the cinder block side. I spent weeks going around looking for the right cinderblocks, and finally gave up. Your information is better than the many other videos I have watched !
They make a block that is U shaped for pouring lintels. They go around the top of the walls and they lay rebar in them and fill thrm with concrete.
You can get a few lintel or U block at builders supply stores. They are not expensive. They are made of a higher strenght concrete than regular blocks.
If you kept your concrete block stove covered when you are not using it the stove would probably last at least a couple of seasons.
I think wet and dry cycles as well as heating and cooling cycles shorten the life of the blocks. They get
brittle over time. You might consider restacking the stove every few weeks to rotate the blocks so the same ones dont get all the heat all the time.
This is a good emergency stove.
If i was going to build one for a hunting camp or cabin or off grid home i think i would get some red brick or fire brick and build a permanent stove out of those long lasting materials.
Once those blocks heat up they'll be good for keeping you warm too.
Jinne thank you for sharing something that can be used in an emergency situation and also advising to be careful and aware. People need to use their best judgement.
Thanks for the Stove Idea.
Looks Great..
I have all that available.
Gonna Try it out tomorrow
You got this, it really is super easy!
@HomesteadCorner Thank You.
I will let you know how it Goes. 👍
Not only about building an emergency rocket stove, but learned that ashes are good if you have parasites!😂
What?
@@sielorstout1213 That's what she said. I don't know if that's true or not. If it is, how do you do it or what do you do?
@debracarrabba1656 it makes lye for soap.. so probably.
I’ve heard that charcoal has lots of great properties, one of which is apparently getting rid of parasites.
This is what my weekend project is! Great minds think alike, Jinne! Cheap, easy and ready when you are!
Rebar makes good spacers and with some wire you can make a rebar grate to place under the pan.
Gracias por la advertencia. No querría que me explote el block. 🤔
If you're on gravel or dry ground, you can eliminate the bottom block.
Great video, and thumbs up for the warning about this not being a long term solution - the blocks won't last long and it can be dangerous, but in a pinch it's a great idea to get a dinner cooked if you're stuck.
You could add fire brick mortet layer over the block and it would last 7:50
Love your videos
I converted an old gas cook stove into a wood outdoor cook stove works to really good .
Let’s see the video on that, I’d be interested, I just made a smoker out of a 30 water heater,
I swear I learn a lot from you and I appreciate it. You got me in vacumn sealing…bought the bags you suggested in a video and they are great. This video was helpful as well….such a great idea.
Now that Beryl has passed through the Caribbean and wipe out most shop there is a lot of dry twigs around for boiling water to drink in areas cut off by down trees, most people always have 2 or 3 cinder blocks aound their property
Hi Jinne, this is a great idea! I've been wondering about how to do this. Thank you.
Might i suggest using a lintel block in the mix?
That is too cool , I love that stove , lol , Thank you Jinne
Cinder blocks, made from concrete, do not typically "explode" under high heat, but they can crack, spall, or even disintegrate when exposed to extreme temperatures. This is because moisture trapped inside the block can turn into steam, causing internal pressure. If the heat is high enough (like in a fire pit or kiln), this pressure can cause the block to crack or pieces to break off suddenly.
For applications involving high heat, it’s better to use firebricks or other heat-resistant materials designed to withstand intense temperatures. These materials are specifically made for high-heat environments and won’t break down like standard concrete blocks might.
for those that don't think first aid is a necessity....I just had an accident and punctured my lower right ankle...thank God I had some first aid supplies on hand. 😢 yall make fun of preppers. it's not about being a "prepper". it's having a simple supply that can save you. I went straight to my little medical bin, I'm bandaged up and we'll see.
Interesting. I was going to do one with number 10 cans. Thanks for the video.
Good idea and I like how you did it without acting naturally done
If you plan to build one, maybe invest in fire bricks ? But yes, as an emergency, these cinder blocks work in a pinch.
I bought a rocket stove - I'm lazy, lol
Oh yeah, I use wood and charcoal in mine (EcoZoom). The wood gets it started, and the charcoal keeps it going (heat) so you can cook, simmer, or just keep warm/reheat food fairly fast. I've used between 4-8 pieces of charcoal and my "fire" (coals) stayed hot for quite a long time. Absolutely worth the investment, jmo.
There are the foldable, lightweight, more portable type rocket stoves available. I prefer what I bought for my use - you buy what you need for your use.
Excellent video Ginny, thanks !
ok...I read a lot of comments...sounds a bit dangerous...what about digging a pit in the soil throw wood in.. & light it (like the cowboys did in the movies?)....a campfire....That seems simple and quick enough
Very useful information in an emergency. I hope I never need it, but will store it away for the just in case California mishap.
I rigged this up exactly a couple of years ago, just to see if I could do it fast. I guess we just think alike!
I haVe had 4 PoWer Outages in my apt building sinCe I moved here 2 and half years ago!👍My building iS filled with Vulnerable Tenants so I picked up a TranGia Stove so that I can Cook meals in Our ParkinG Lot incase oF a MajoR Grid Down Situation!👍Many people who liVe in my buildinG seem very immature and really couldn't function in a very serious emergency!👍ThiS iS why I am sooOoo grateful to all of the very lovVinG RUclipsRs who haVe been sharinG Vital Life givinG knowledge for Humanity's Benefit especially durinG these Batsh#t crazy times!👍May Our Precious Creator of liFe absolutely Bless you greatly foR makinG thiS awesome Video!✌🤓🙏😇🌹🌞🌹🔥🥔🥩🌹☕🍵☕
Such a useful item and so brilliantly presented.
PLEASE wear safety glasses or goggles when hammering those concrete blocks!! Great little rocket stove for an emergency, so thanks for sharing.
Once upon a lifetime a friend and I were on a long distance bike touring trip. We camped one night at a quarry in Eastern Washington state. While making supper over a camp fire the rocks in the fire pit started exploding...yikes. Wonderful trip with unforgettable experiences. ;-)
Very nice i remember building one of these awhile back they work very well. Thanks.
I finally put one together early in the summer. I used it to cook dinner on, and it was a workout! But it works.
Those ain't concrete block.
Cinder block is what Those are because they are made from cinders, not concrete. Knowing the difference is critical. I'm a retired mason and cinderblock is exactly what we build fire walls in commercial buildings.
They don't burn, because they are made from fireproof cinders. Just make sure they're dry so the water doesn't react to the heat. Now you know the rest of the story, just like paul Harvey used to say.
In my 75yr life, those are concrete blocks. Cinder blocks look quite different. It doesn't matter what you call them, GOOD show.
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I have concrete blocks.
Several people here are saying the cinder blocks are dangerous to use.
Are cinder and concrete blocks the same? Thanx
Cinder blocks are weaker and should not be depended upon for heavy loads. They are more grainy looking (not as smooth) and a little darker than concrete blocks. My Dad built our house, while I was a kid, that's why I know a bit about that kinda stuff.@@Tess1984
@@johnboy6916 Thank you very much for answering my question... Good information to know....🦋🦋🦋🦋
Great! Actually, you can make two burners by opening the feeding block on both sides!
I stopped by a used appliance store and picked up 4 of the gas stove burner grates for $2.00 each.
Absolutely love it
You can use the knocked out part of cinder block instead of the metal spacer on top
It was said in another video that that would put out the fire - not enough oxygen would come in from the top. Good thought, though.
For emergency use this would be right up my alley. I don't know how to operate outdoor cooking devices that use propane or butane or other fuels, but I do know wood.
Just use the block endthat you knocked off, to raise your pan up off the top cinder block.
Most useful video of the day! Ty
Aren’t Rocket Stoves wonderful? We have one made of fire bricks 🧱 that work great!! The grandchildren enjoy stuffing the sticks and dried pine needles inside.😄
Air pocket or moisture in the block could cause it to blow apart, certain natural rocks can do this also.
Cool, a great short term solution.🔥
TFS HC, take care & keep really busy everyone. ❤🙂🐶
Yes I can build pit to BBQ , I know because of my Dad, Thank you Holy spirit!
This is a great idea!
Fire brick works -- also be aware that direct fire is hotter than a 500 degree stove top, and all pots and pans should be for camping, or black iron.
...and when they explode they can cause a GRASS FIRE, too: also put protective GLASSES ON when breaking the cinder block with a hammer.
Adding clay, metal or fire brick can extend functionality up to permanent use.
Use careful monitoring to prove your customized version, and adjust to fit th need!
Good idea. Good job on the video. Glad you mentioned the possibility of the block exploding if they get too hot. We had a power outage last winter but only lasted about four hours. This idea is good to know if it had lasted for days. We have a grille I cooked on one winter when the power was out for a couple days once.
The cake rack can be bent down on each side to get a snug fit. Can also can snip a cut in the wire on each end and middle, and bend into a L shape to make legs to give it a lift up off the blocks.
Oooh, safety glasses, girl!
This is a terrific idea! Unfortunately, I will have to wait until January 2024. A must-do. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the great idea. Got the fuel. Got the burner grill. Will go buy the blocks.
What a GREAT idea Jinnie 🤗🤗🙏 Kendra
Yeah I had one of those blocks explode on me when I was burning something in the back yard using those as container stones. Perfect for a quick fix but your better off getting Bricks like you did a few years ago.
There are paints you can use to make the blocks moore fire-resistant; you can also make metal inserts with rolled tin or aluminum to act as a barrier, that will help the blocks last longer. Eventually they will have to be replaced, but they are pretty cheap, just get rid of them once cracks start to appear....
Great video ! Always good to know alternative ways to cook food.
Great idea Jinne
Lol. The first block you grabbed is made for knocking the end off. The one you chopped away at isn't. The knockout ones are flat on the end with a score down the center to make it easy to break out. Plus, you would've been able to match it up closer with another block because they usually break out clean without the edges breaking off
Excellent video, Thanks!
I think another way you could go at this is to dig a narrow, elongated hole in the ground and set two or three block on top of each other that cover one end of the hole. That way you wouldn't have to break any blocks. Just feed the wood underneath the one end of the blocks.
Yep and use the natural variations in the earth by building it into a slight hill to your advantage.
If you had hammered into mass more than likely you wouldn't have blown the whole end off of it. Drive into mass for little pieces to come off away from mass for breaking bigger pieces off.
Great 💡 idea! Thank you Jinne! 😊👍❤️
If your ever looking for an idea to do a video on you might want to do a video of Subscriber tips. 1. I learned while at Universal this year. I'm not skinny but I'm far from obese but walking all day in the hot weather I got chaffed. It was only day one and I was dreading day 2 as I didn't pack anything. I used my deodorant and covered the sore area's and it worked like a dream. OMG best hack ever.
Cool!
There's a big enough gap that you can still drop sticks "through" the rack directly onto the fire, vs shoving it in sideways.
Thank you for sharing this simple effective method.
Cinder blocks are not only DANGEROUS to do this with (they can explode), but they are also much more expensive than they used to be. Just dig a ground rocket stove, nothing needed by ground.
Great video thanks absolutely love the ingenuity, You never know when things might change
You have such a practical channel❤️❤️❤️❤️
Could you line the outside of the blocks, with stone or other brick. Like a Yukon rock stove. To increase insulation and proctect the blocks from exploding?
Great video!! Thank you
move the top block so both holes are over fire you can sit pan on one hole smoke can go out the other no need for a grate
Thanks for the tips! Excellent tips!
I just keep a one eye gas camp stove for emergencies. Keep 2 little gas stove bottles for it. Bought it from the camp section at walmart. Keep stove in the shed ( it comes in a case), 2 bottles gas in the house. Emergency pull out and cook outside. Easier than doing this. If I run out of gas, I have 2 tiny small grills in the shed, with charcoal stored. Just pull it out and cook. If I run out of charcoal or gas, I have those blocks to make a rocket stove as my last resort. I learned from the last big blizzard when power was off for 1 month. We couldnt go anywhere, we don't have plows here. I had to cook on top of a kersone heater, blacked up my good pots and pans. Hey, we didn't starve. Everthing was closed and shut down, and I did my best. Now, I am more prepared for it. I also bought an iron skillet & camping cookware, so I don't ruin my good cookware.👍
🎶Hey Good Lookin' What cha' Got Cookin' 🎶😂 Jinne is having more fun with her fav matches. Great Share for alternate cooking method.