Two words. Chicken Wire. You go back to the old plaster and lathe days and you will find that they put chicken wire up over the lathe for the plaster to adhere to. Without structure for it to cling to, it will just slide away from the plastic bags.
I love what happened when you removed the doors. The hall beyond looks like church alcove--the light filtering through the other windows are transforming also. I reckon living in such a special space will be so uplifting and life changing.
I was a lather for a living, and when we patched up holes in old plaster we put metal lath over the hole first so the plaster would have something to bond over the hole. I'm thinking it might help to try that over your torn bags before patching over the torn bags. I would patch over the loose dirt with screen and attach it with nails long enough to hold it in place until you patched it with Cobb. I hope that was helpful, we love watching you and Jess build 😉
I just found your videos in the end of September. You both have beautiful souls. I'm from Louisiana where water is more than half of my small town. Great info and thanks for sharing
Everything you two do is just amazing. I love to see the creative, artistic work, the implementation of so may permaculture ideas, the wonderful love you show your dogs, and the way you share the work load to use each of your own unique talents. I wish I could give each video more then one thumbs up!
Yes indeed I like seeing the new shoots of plats in early spring and growing seeds is my favourite. Rocket mass heater looking good is your chimney suppose to be taller. I love what you did to your water barrel, so lucky to have all those lovely stones glad you're putting them to good use. Thanks for the video always interested to see what you are both getting up to
Suggestion for the colder season, now that the hallway doors are down, that area will allow in some colder air in the winter. Living in Northern New England, we sometimes use old wool blankets to block off a door way. I have done this several times, it always seems to work well, and at very little cost. A few nails to hold the blanket up is simple, then when its warmer, no need for the blanket any longer.
Jess made those ties into miniature works if art. Between Jim’s ingenuity and Jess’s artistic attention to detail this whole project will be beautiful.
So many good things happening! The place is really coming together nicely! That water barrel setup is really nice and I am looking forward to seeing more of your growing projects.
Right now with the short chimney, you would have to get your candle/preheated under the heat riser portion to get the draw to reverse and draw to the outside. You are making great progress!
I love the rocks around the irrigation barrel, I was hoping you would do that and it looks great....The two of you are doing a great job, slow and steady to get it right and looking good..stay strong, and stay happy....
Remember when after a while the exaust vent is still smoking, it means an incomplete combustion of the wood fuel. It is either not enough oxygen or not enough high temperature in the secondary burn chamber.
Jessica! You remind me of one of my daughters! You are amazing at how supportive you are, in every way, contending with life's onslaught of obstacles. I can see you digging deep for those challenges, and as a vicariously adoptive parent, I'll say -- "I'm PROUD of YOU!" GOOD JOB! Keep it up! (hugs!)
To be honest, I have a mass rocket stove heater in my garage, and I don’t mess around all that stuff when I fired it up I use a weed burner propane torch. I just put my wood in there and light that thing and set it down in there for about three minutes and I can pull it out and it works perfect
I was thinking the same thing. Also wondering why the chimney doesn't go above the eaves? My concern would be carbon monoxide getting in somehow...maybe I'm just overly cautious.
After endless Months working on this, you think they would have researched chimney specs. Ugh can't wait for this project to be over. Hoping for the best
@@Lala-up3ib I'm sure they've done their research. It's an unconventional system that I'm not familiar with and I'm trying to impose conventional thinking that may not apply. From what I've seen, everything theyve done is well thought out and researched thoroughly.
Awesome definitely make the outside chimney taller if you can elbow it up and out away from the roof bottom it would be better. Glad it's going to work for you. Love the archway definitely let's the sun light in makes a huge difference. ❤❤
You two are wonderful beautiful people. I watch a lot of homesteading videos and I must say I always look forward to yours most. Why? Because while many seem to slightly-to-extremely sugarcoat the realities and challenges of homesteading- even posturing themselves as gurus or God's gift to homesteading, you two keep it honest and very real. Thank-you for that...and I continue to wish you all the fruits of your labor. :)
I think I’ve seen rocket stoves with a less upright feeding entrance . I for sure have seen them under a thirty to forty five degree angle and I think I even seen some simply going in sideways. I think it helps if you can start the fire more towards or into the chimney that’s standing inside of the barrel to get that draft going sucking in air from the feeding side pushing smoke out of the chimney. I would try some different angles of the wood feeding “tube/ entrance” and start the fire more into the upright chimney that’s in the barrel to initially get the draft going.
Removing the archway door definitely made a big difference. How beautiful the archway is. Jess I like your inventive approach to the garden watering. I will be copying your idea in my yard. Take care and happy creating.
I'm happy to see the progress so far, well done on you both! The rocket mass heater needs to have a chimney and a raised cap, I think it will draw the heat and smoke out better, mesh will allow water to fall in, not want you want.
Congrats on your progress! I know nothing about rocket heaters but the ones I have seen before used a horizontal fuel feed chamber. That seems like it would be much easier to clean than a vertical feed chamber. They also used a removable horizontal grate to make 2 levels to the feed chamber. The fuel was placed on top while air could flow in below. As the fuel burned, the ashes would drop down. It allowed more complete combustion of the fuel.
Jess you need to get into Bonsai Trees! Even my fireplace, if the wind blows from the East, kinda smokes me out. but its rare it happens. I just close the air off to it. Cause all the cold air come from the West and North
Shouldn't there be a tall smoke stack out side... Like a wood burning stove or fireplace the outside chimney is suppose to go quite a ways above the highest point on roof
I'm so impressed to see all that you have accomplished over the past year. I started watching last summer. I'm excited to see how it all comes together over the next year.
Awesome! What if you put a multidirectional fan inside the vent or at the end somewhere to be able to direct the airflow in which ever direction desired? An RV MaxAir fan kind of deal! That would be so cool! You guys are on the right track and is very cool idea! 🎉❤
I think the draft would much better if the flue stack outside was much higher towards the roof line of the house. Cold air is drawn to the bottom and hot air outside... How is you combustion air into the house coming along? I suggest your next test would be worth opening the front door to allow air into the dome to see the difference... Your airflow for combustion of fuel needs to be reviewed.
This is all very interesting. Love what removing the inner door has done for the space. The heater / AC system is a total WOW factor. Then the irrigation system design is a super thrill for me for a number of reasons including that the local farming store has started offering those blue barrels at an affordable price. When I saw them it was clear they would need DYI modifications that I don’t have the knowledge to make. Now I do and am excited to say creating this irrigation system to operate next year will be a this year’s summer project. 😊
Don’t forget to make it easy to clean out ashes from the rocket mass when in “heat” mode!... maybe a thin steel tray with wires attached to the corners that extend up and over, hooking onto the edges; then you can lift out the ashes in one shot...
Rocket stove, idea is great, if your trying to smoke out anything that wants to live in your dome. Trust me I tried one my Niece had installed in a Yurt, & had to knock out a hole in glass ceiling, & the wall to get out the soot, & smoke. Try anything else for a wood stove, with chimney going straight up through roof. Add a solar powered fan to force hot air out through bench,& barrel, & also vent cold air in with alternate venting piping, & valving. Good luck! 🙏
I heated with only a full size brick fireplace in the living room and on the back side a wood burning free standing stove in the dining room for just over 25 years and the basic math to anything that burns in the interior of a structure is when there is no fire in a chimney or flue pipe air will suck down into the room, when a fire is burning obviously the draft reverses and sucks air up and out proving the theory hot air rises the hotter the faster. For this reason is why it is important to take 2 or 3 pieces of newspaper to then place just inside the flue pipe or chimney opening and light, as the paper burns the flash heat will suck the burning paper up into the chimney that will start the hot air pulling upward then immediately light your wood. This process is primming the flu and will stop the initial smoke from back blowing into the room just before you light the actual wood. Hope this helps
Nice to watching your channel and rocket mass heater working ok. I would recommend to you both small woods laid in bottom and push more inside then add some extra thick wood add on .
The physics of air pressure in pipe installation is the most functional when the top of the outlet stovepipe is higher than the roof ! It has a better draw ! I built two rocket mass heaters.
Another awesome episode!! Been catchin vids on rocket stoves for 10 years now, never gets old and fun…(to watch). Been watching you two since the beginning. Keep an eye on them nuts
How are you going to clean the ashes out of the horizontal burner from that narrow vertical shaft? Couldn’t you also have an opening at the bottom to reach into the burner?
I'm so happy that you are working on the cobb on the inside of the dome now. You have now rekindled my excitement level watching your show. When you are done with the inside cobb are you going to whitewash or plaster the inside white to help make things brighter?❤❤❤❤
Your house is going to be so COOL! We did a do it yourself two story earth berm house 45 years ago, I wish I had known about dome earth bags back then👍👍My husband and I had a underground utility construction company and I can give you a little tip about your root cellar. We had 4 very large precast storm drain boxes we set for our root cellar. I don't know If you ever saw a successful earth bag cellar? The ground has pressure and will push in on any weak void. What can I say ground just wants to move especially when wet. I know you'd think the desert would be dry we are in western Texas, but it can and will rain eventually. Your bags had no chicken wire or rebar and I think in time if there is no concrete backfill that cellar will fail. That would be bad above and below, it will crack and creep without a better plan, what ever you put in the ground needs a good water proofing, concrete cracks can seep water like crazy. Build safe my friend I don't want to have to worry about you.
As folks have been saying, the chimney outside needs to be taller. The more open air space it has, the better it will draw. On my house the chimney rises a fair bit above the peak of the roof. I think that if you can get the outside chimney up through lip roof above it, you will both avoid staining of the outside wall but also it will make the draw much more efficient.
When adding cob to the interior walls, you should first add chicken wire to the bags giving the cob something to grab on. I grew up doing stucco and that was how we attached the plaster to the exterior.
Success at last. But will see in long term how well it works ! 👍👍He hee i was thinking? If you tore the side off the bags, that the cob would sick better to it 🤣🙄NOW I TELL YA > We had a hail storm Wednesday > Base ball size hail Thank God it only lasted a few min. 👀🙏
I'm curious how Jessica obtained all the talent in building everything you work together on? Did you both do a lot of research before deciding how you would build and what materials you would use?
My guess on what's happening with the air flow: I'd bet that the dome is heating up enough that there's an updraft towards the ceiling, where you do have some vents to let the hot air out, but when that goes, the atmospheric pressure in the room falls, and the piping in the mass heater system is an opening to the outside, so that's why it's pulling air through there. Basically the same principle as the traditional windcatchers. But I could be wrong.
Thanks for watching y'all! If you have any rocket mass heater questions leave them down below and we'll try and answer them in a future video.
Very nice... I shared❤
Don't you think the heat expansion of the barrel will crack the cobb around it? Also how do you remove ash from the burner?
How do you get the ashes out?
Don't you need a taller pipe in order to get the stove to draw correctly? Good job on the build 👍
Two words. Chicken Wire. You go back to the old plaster and lathe days and you will find that they put chicken wire up over the lathe for the plaster to adhere to. Without structure for it to cling to, it will just slide away from the plastic bags.
I love what happened when you removed the doors.
The hall beyond looks like church alcove--the light filtering through the other windows are transforming also.
I reckon living in such a special space will be so uplifting and life changing.
I was a lather for a living, and when we patched up holes in old plaster we put metal lath over the hole first so the plaster would have something to bond over the hole. I'm thinking it might help to try that over your torn bags before patching over the torn bags. I would patch over the loose dirt with screen and attach it with nails long enough to hold it in place until you patched it with Cobb. I hope that was helpful, we love watching you and Jess build 😉
Agree- lathe is great stuff
How will you clean the ashes from the burn box?
That is amazing that you got that much draw even before you have the outside chimney height. It will really roar when you have it finished!
This. Were it me I’d definitely put an outside chimney to at least the “brim” of the house. It would help draft considerably.
I just found your videos in the end of September. You both have beautiful souls. I'm from Louisiana where water is more than half of my small town. Great info and thanks for sharing
Everything you two do is just amazing. I love to see the creative, artistic work, the implementation of so may permaculture ideas, the wonderful love you show your dogs, and the way you share the work load to use each of your own unique talents. I wish I could give each video more then one thumbs up!
Yes indeed I like seeing the new shoots of plats in early spring and growing seeds is my favourite. Rocket mass heater
looking good is your chimney suppose to be taller. I love what you did to your water barrel, so lucky to have all those lovely stones glad you're putting them to good use. Thanks for the video always interested to see what you are both getting up to
You two have found your niche in life and your two dogs are lucky to have you. Good job. ❤
Suggestion for the colder season, now that the hallway doors are down, that area will allow in some colder air in the winter. Living in Northern New England, we sometimes use old wool blankets to block off a door way. I have done this several times, it always seems to work well, and at very little cost. A few nails to hold the blanket up is simple, then when its warmer, no need for the blanket any longer.
Jess made those ties into miniature works if art. Between Jim’s ingenuity and Jess’s artistic attention to detail this whole project will be beautiful.
So many good things happening! The place is really coming together nicely! That water barrel setup is really nice and I am looking forward to seeing more of your growing projects.
Your rocket mass heater is awesome! And Jessica's drip irrigation is pretty awesome too!
Right now with the short chimney, you would have to get your candle/preheated under the heat riser portion to get the draw to reverse and draw to the outside. You are making great progress!
You two are doing amazing footage amazing work... amazing job.. this is the great true American dream. No government.. 17:45
I love the rocks around the irrigation barrel, I was hoping you would do that and it looks great....The two of you are doing a great job, slow and steady to get it right and looking good..stay strong, and stay happy....
Remember when after a while the exaust vent is still smoking, it means an incomplete combustion of the wood fuel. It is either not enough oxygen or not enough high temperature in the secondary burn chamber.
Jessica! You remind me of one of my daughters! You are amazing at how supportive you are, in every way, contending with life's onslaught of obstacles. I can see you digging deep for those challenges, and as a vicariously adoptive parent, I'll say -- "I'm PROUD of YOU!" GOOD JOB! Keep it up! (hugs!)
ps. You've got a real keeper with Jim! You guys make an AWESOME TEAM!!!
Your home is beautiful. What an inspiration you both are.
You guys are doing an amazing job. Non stop on everything you do. Great job on the rocket heater and irrigation.
To be honest, I have a mass rocket stove heater in my garage, and I don’t mess around all that stuff when I fired it up I use a weed burner propane torch. I just put my wood in there and light that thing and set it down in there for about three minutes and I can pull it out and it works perfect
Caught my interest with the irrigation system. Keep us informed about it, truly crucial to living in desert areas.
The taller the outside chimney the better your heater will draw.
I was thinking the same thing. Also wondering why the chimney doesn't go above the eaves? My concern would be carbon monoxide getting in somehow...maybe I'm just overly cautious.
After endless Months working on this, you think they would have researched chimney specs. Ugh can't wait for this project to be over. Hoping for the best
@@Lala-up3ib I'm sure they've done their research. It's an unconventional system that I'm not familiar with and I'm trying to impose conventional thinking that may not apply. From what I've seen, everything theyve done is well thought out and researched thoroughly.
@@haviland586 I agree. That's why I was surprised by that. Have a great day
That's so cool that it acts as an ac when it's warmer outside. ❤
Awesome definitely make the outside chimney taller if you can elbow it up and out away from the roof bottom it would be better. Glad it's going to work for you. Love the archway definitely let's the sun light in makes a huge difference. ❤❤
You two are wonderful beautiful people. I watch a lot of homesteading videos and I must say I always look forward to yours most. Why? Because while many seem to slightly-to-extremely sugarcoat the realities and challenges of homesteading- even posturing themselves as gurus or God's gift to homesteading, you two keep it honest and very real. Thank-you for that...and I continue to wish you all the fruits of your labor. :)
Things are looking up! Amen, GREAT JOB ON THE ROCKET MASS HEATER!
The irrigation system looks awesome beautiful work. Congratulations on the success of your rocket mass heater
I think I’ve seen rocket stoves with a less upright feeding entrance .
I for sure have seen them under a thirty to forty five degree angle and I think I even seen some simply going in sideways.
I think it helps if you can start the fire more towards or into the chimney that’s standing inside of the barrel to get that draft going sucking in air from the feeding side pushing smoke out of the chimney.
I would try some different angles of the wood feeding “tube/ entrance” and start the fire more into the upright chimney that’s in the barrel to initially get the draft going.
Removing the archway door definitely made a big difference. How beautiful the archway is. Jess I like your inventive approach to the garden watering. I will be copying your idea in my yard. Take care and happy creating.
I'm happy to see the progress so far, well done on you both! The rocket mass heater needs to have a chimney and a raised cap, I think it will draw the heat and smoke out better, mesh will allow water to fall in, not want you want.
Congrats on your progress! I know nothing about rocket heaters but the ones I have seen before used a horizontal fuel feed chamber. That seems like it would be much easier to clean than a vertical feed chamber. They also used a removable horizontal grate to make 2 levels to the feed chamber. The fuel was placed on top while air could flow in below. As the fuel burned, the ashes would drop down. It allowed more complete combustion of the fuel.
That sounds like a good idea.. How are you guys going to clean out the ashes?
I have seen ones with top fuel feed. As the fuel burns, it continuously feeds in.
It looks great but you are going to need about 8’ of chimney pipe above that outside elbow. It will draw perfectly after that!
Jess you need to get into Bonsai Trees! Even my fireplace, if the wind blows from the East, kinda smokes me out. but its rare it happens. I just close the air off to it. Cause all the cold air come from the West and North
Shouldn't there be a tall smoke stack out side... Like a wood burning stove or fireplace the outside chimney is suppose to go quite a ways above the highest point on roof
I'm so impressed to see all that you have accomplished over the past year. I started watching last summer. I'm excited to see how it all comes together over the next year.
Lluvea’s fur is looking much nicer than when you rescued her. You’re taking great care of her
Omg the extra light is awesome
Awesome progress!! We're watching you, because we're getting ready to build our own earthbag house!!
Fantastic🎉🎉🎉🎉love to see you guys workin the dream!!!!!
How do you clean the ashes out? How do you clean the dirt and dust out of the dome, or just live with it?
Awesome! What if you put a multidirectional fan inside the vent or at the end somewhere to be able to direct the airflow in which ever direction desired? An RV MaxAir fan kind of deal! That would be so cool! You guys are on the right track and is very cool idea! 🎉❤
I think the draft would much better if the flue stack outside was much higher towards the roof line of the house. Cold air is drawn to the bottom and hot air outside... How is you combustion air into the house coming along? I suggest your next test would be worth opening the front door to allow air into the dome to see the difference... Your airflow for combustion of fuel needs to be reviewed.
If you don't end up with enough draft, you may wish to make your chimney higher to increase the draft.
Uvia loves her mama! So sweet❤
How many bathrooms will be in the dome plumbing and such just a humble question ❓”hot water from the heat riser is available”
This is all very interesting. Love what removing the inner door has done for the space. The heater / AC system is a total WOW factor. Then the irrigation system design is a super thrill for me for a number of reasons including that the local farming store has started offering those blue barrels at an affordable price. When I saw them it was clear they would need DYI modifications that I don’t have the knowledge to make. Now I do and am excited to say creating this irrigation system to operate next year will be a this year’s summer project. 😊
Thanks! I am really interested in this. I plan on moving to the southwest in the near future, was wondering where you get a) this info feom?
Holy, smokes guys, this is cool. I use diesel air heaters and my wood burning stove for the most part but it's fun to try new things.
Don’t forget to make it easy to clean out ashes from the rocket mass when in “heat” mode!... maybe a thin steel tray with wires attached to the corners that extend up and over, hooking onto the edges; then you can lift out the ashes in one shot...
Rocket stove, idea is great, if your trying to smoke out anything that wants to live in your dome. Trust me I tried one my Niece had installed in a Yurt, & had to knock out a hole in glass ceiling, & the wall to get out the soot, & smoke. Try anything else for a wood stove, with chimney going straight up through roof. Add a solar powered fan to force hot air out through bench,& barrel, & also vent cold air in with alternate venting piping, & valving. Good luck! 🙏
Great job you two!
Jess, your work is so beautiful; the dome looks fabulous!
How much does sand bags cost .to make all that work
Super cool!! Love to see all the projects you two do!! Great work!!
I heated with only a full size brick fireplace in the living room and on the back side a wood burning free standing stove in the dining room for just over 25 years and the basic math to anything that burns in the interior of a structure is when there is no fire in a chimney or flue pipe air will suck down into the room, when a fire is burning obviously the draft reverses and sucks air up and out proving the theory hot air rises the hotter the faster. For this reason is why it is important to take 2 or 3 pieces of newspaper to then place just inside the flue pipe or chimney opening and light, as the paper burns the flash heat will suck the burning paper up into the chimney that will start the hot air pulling upward then immediately light your wood. This process is primming the flu and will stop the initial smoke from back blowing into the room just before you light the actual wood. Hope this helps
BRAVO! You guys got this.
Hard work has its rewards
Nice to watching your channel and rocket mass heater working ok. I would recommend to you both small woods laid in bottom and push more inside then add some extra thick wood add on .
its coming along guys love seu nice too see thr dogs aving fun
The physics of air pressure in pipe installation is the most functional when the top of the outlet stovepipe is higher than the roof ! It has a better draw ! I built two rocket mass heaters.
Another awesome episode!! Been catchin vids on rocket stoves for 10 years now, never gets old and fun…(to watch). Been watching you two since the beginning. Keep an eye on them nuts
Wow Jess has really pretty skin! Great job guys!
Doesn't your outside chimney need to be taller than the roof line?
YEAH!!!! The rocket mass heater is working fine! Now to get it looking good!
How are you going to clean the ashes out of the horizontal burner from that narrow vertical shaft? Couldn’t you also have an opening at the bottom to reach into the burner?
How are you going to get the ashes out?
Wow the gabion turned out great!
Nice projects and the troubleshooting should help others in their projects
Green Dreams this was wonderful video I really hope you can get in better stay safe outthere and enjoy your weekend Rosa
An interesting video showing and explaining different projects. Appreciated thanks.keep up the good work
You really should get that outside pipe higher than the roof line. The heater will draw a LOT better.
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FYI, wrap pipe tape clockwise. Sometimes it will push out when wrapped counter-clockwise.
I may have missed it, but where are you taking the ash out of your heater?
How exciting!!!
With every video it's coming to life!
So amazing to live in your artwork!!!
Your dog cracks me up, she's such a character.
I'm so happy that you are working on the cobb on the inside of the dome now. You have now rekindled my excitement level watching your show. When you are done with the inside cobb are you going to whitewash or plaster the inside white to help make things brighter?❤❤❤❤
Your house is going to be so COOL! We did a do it yourself two story earth berm house 45 years ago, I wish I had known about dome earth bags back then👍👍My husband and I had a underground utility construction company and I can give you a little tip about your root cellar. We had 4 very large precast storm drain boxes we set for our root cellar. I don't know If you ever saw a successful earth bag cellar? The ground has pressure and will push in on any weak void. What can I say ground just wants to move especially when wet. I know you'd think the desert would be dry we are in western Texas, but it can and will rain eventually. Your bags had no chicken wire or rebar and I think in time if there is no concrete backfill that cellar will fail. That would be bad above and below, it will crack and creep without a better plan, what ever you put in the ground needs a good water proofing, concrete cracks can seep water like crazy. Build safe my friend I don't want to have to worry about you.
Wow that home is amazing
You should also have your exterior pipe 3 foot above your roof for a proper draw on your stove.
Lookin gooood! Awesome irrigation system!!!!
Hey there Jim and Jessica you sure done a great job on that heating area looks pretty good
Coming along nicely! I agree with the other comment. A horizontal feed would be easier to clean. ❤. Looks great!
As folks have been saying, the chimney outside needs to be taller. The more open air space it has, the better it will draw. On my house the chimney rises a fair bit above the peak of the roof. I think that if you can get the outside chimney up through lip roof above it, you will both avoid staining of the outside wall but also it will make the draw much more efficient.
I have two rocket mass heaters. The secret to fuel efficiency is a tall vertical exhaust. It allows a hot burn with very little fuel.
Great video. Just wondering with a wood stove the chimney needs to be higher then the highest point it will draw better I believe
I would think that adding chicken wire over the split bags would help hold the cob. Staple it above and below the damaged bags. Looks amazing
I love the longer video! Thanks for sharing.
You need to extend your chimney outside. Also you don’t want that to backdraft ever.
When adding cob to the interior walls, you should first add chicken wire to the bags giving the cob something to grab on.
I grew up doing stucco and that was how we attached the plaster to the exterior.
Success at last. But will see in long term how well it works ! 👍👍He hee i was thinking? If you tore the side off the bags, that the cob would sick better to it 🤣🙄NOW I TELL YA > We had a hail storm Wednesday > Base ball size hail Thank God it only lasted a few min. 👀🙏
Might get a better draft
With a higher riser outside
Like 3 ft maybe
10 feet.
@@solexxx8588 think it depends on the umbrella roof above height
Ideally 3 feet or so above roof line
So any wind can help draft
I'm curious how Jessica obtained all the talent in building everything you work together on? Did you both do a lot of research before deciding how you would build and what materials you would use?
Glad to see your stove works guys!😊
Great Job!
I Enjoy Your Progress!! 👍
Wicked cool team 😎 👌 one rocket mass air conditioner 👍👍👍irrigation on track 😊 looking good 👍🏻
Thanks Richard!
My guess on what's happening with the air flow: I'd bet that the dome is heating up enough that there's an updraft towards the ceiling, where you do have some vents to let the hot air out, but when that goes, the atmospheric pressure in the room falls, and the piping in the mass heater system is an opening to the outside, so that's why it's pulling air through there. Basically the same principle as the traditional windcatchers. But I could be wrong.
Totally impressed with new gabion
Ditto on extending the height of your chimney. That's a must.
Great video…fun to watch !
Great progress 👏😀❤️
FUEL FEED opening works better with a lateral(side) opening.. a slanted opening for feeding the wood would make more sense to my mind.
🎉awesome video J&J