Wood Stove to Rocket Stove Hybrid | Does it work?

Today we will make a rocket stove hybrid from our wood stove, this will not work any where near as good as a rocket stove but the heat riser will help distribute the heat, it works maybe 2 to 3 times better with this attachment on so it's a huge improvement in heating our house.
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We are two young adults, Despina 22 and Deivids 23 renovating an old farm house from 1817 in Latvia. Everything in and out of our house has been done by ourselves with no hired help. Soooo far everything is going great and there haven't been any incidents.
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[@maryphillips5173]

AWESOME!! My heart is happy seeing the warmth in your house. I have been so worried about how cold it has seemed for you two. The reality is, no one should worry about you as you are so smart and resilient. You will always succeed. SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@PS-bs8oe]

@@DoBeDiff u're an awesome heartwarming inspiration!

[@shereerichmond4833]

Could you put a metal strap around the barrel and attatch to the wall to stabilise it better..? You really amaze me what all you can do... Every woman wishes she had a handy man like you..😊 Love you two..💞

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you so much! ❤️ We could definitely, we will find a nice way to make it secured ❤️😊

[@jennifersclubhouse6516]

Amazing how you made that hybrid heater. Kids your age still playing xbox or anything gaming online while you two, did a good job renovating your house. You are The jack of all trade who can do from elec to plumbing to fixing to carpentry anything. Den is so lucky woman.

[@rosariovillasenor9885]

You are brave warrior,ready for anything and totally awesome. A true genius that you can tackle anything and everything. May God bless you both and may you both have the strength to tell anyone not to be afraid. That house might have doubled it’s worth in the market. Good luck 👍

[@rebelbecky276]

Oo boy! Just put some tools in his hands then stand back and watch in awe🤯👍

[@vickismallwood2082]

This is fabulous and you deserve to proud of being able to create this project for you and your wife and it’s beautiful burning. I never knew that ash was a great cleaner for wood stove window. Thank you for teaching this old lady a new trick.

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! 😊❤

[@ddannyable]

You can even wash clothes with it.( carefull not to add too much ash in water because will ruin your clothes)

[@rollandjoeseph]

And that's why he's an engineer...congrats guys,, great job!

[@pinkvolo]

The 2 of you are adorable! Just watched most of your earlier videos. Please stay safe!! Love from New York, USA.

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! ❤️😊

[@angelagail5653]

What a brilliant idea. I love watching you two kids . You’re very creative!

[@richardjones5255]

A great success, I also worried about the effects of cold in a house that had not been lived in for some time and one which did have a number of gaps and holes in the roof. You are making good progress to a happy, comfortable home. It is nice to see hard work earning a reward.

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

You guys are so funny with your choice of music illustrations. Brilliant idea. -and it works, you said !

[@filomenadabatos6614]

Happy or shall I say relieved that you have a heating system now.. Good job in improving from wood to rocket stove..

[@MrDozer120]

I think that a thin modern barrel would work just fine. Modern barrels are often used as the fire box in many wood stoves and I have personally seen then last 20 years. That is with the fire directly in them, you are only putting hot smoke through it. great idea for a heat exchanger . Glad to see it help so much.

[@vincentput]

In the longterm it might be an idea to coppice cherry trees. (Or pollard to keep the leaves out of animal's reach). We did this at home for many years. The regrowth is always extremely straight and yields useful sticks and firewood. Don't coppice the tree every year, because it won't give much fruit that way. Cherry is a sublime firewood and fun for crafting too. Made an insect hotel out of a log yesterday. Love your vids!

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you for the idea! We actually have a cherry tree which is spreading like crazy, I cut down all the new trees growing around it as it was a jungle. But we could plant a large section in the field with cherry trees, I would like them as a wood meterial for furniture. I also need to invest in a wood chipper or make one my self as it would be a good way to burn smaller branches 🤔❤️

[@geraldineross5168]

I love how the two of you work together the love really shows through!

[@siegfriedkroeger267]

Very good idea and Video !!!! Thanks !!!

[@eleniantono4573]

You are AMAZING couple!! Congratulations! Such an inspiration!! Bravo sas.👏👏🇬🇷keep up and wish you have a wonderful life there. I know Birgitte from when was pregnant to you D. She must be very proud!!

[@shazzorama]

This is brilliant!

[@TruthIsKey369]

This is a very nice hybrid rocketstove and it WORKS! With some modifications you can make it even better. Still, very nice job!

[@jimwalker76]

You two just amaze me, you are both game to try anything and figure things out. Very bright couple and it seems like they support each other amazingly well. I love your channel, thank you for the videos.

[@susanrothenberger6686]

I am so happy you are warm!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Griaat to hear that your stove is working so well.

[@michelleodwyer2271]

Do & Be Different Family When you mentioned your rocket stove modification i imagined the drum being filled with sand with a pipe running through like a tunnel. This would make a heat bank to be released back into the room when the fire goes out. Less firewood burning time.

[@Timhey0912]

You guys are so inventive and impressive!!

[@jimbetche7864]

Excellent rocket stove you made. My brother made one a bit smaller we call it our frankenstove . It works pretty good we've even cooked bacon on it.

[@ΜατίναΚαραγιανιδου]

I feel so proud of you. You are amazing🎉

[@spunkygmahappy4778]

I love the fans on your stove, we have one and it works great

[@Susan.I]

Great job David!!!

[@andytoole9729]

This is a unbelievable idea. I heat with total wood all winter.. this spring I’m gonna definitely attempt this good idea.. The only problem I fear is obtaining a thick gage barrel. Thank you.

[@DoBeDiff]

Yeah it works wonders! 😊❤️ The barrel is a hard one to find as the modern barrels are very thin and won't hold heat for very long. Only good thing they are very light compared to this monster! 😂

[@muttters1]

I'm thinking of using a old 280 gal propane tank and modifying to make a barrel.

[@fiorellalambusta6285]

The house is beautiful! Congrats on your work from Argentina :)

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Congratulations, this is what entrepreneur do solve problems and invent, glad your able to heat better, this is a great need as you get older you will accumulate things and improve things and look back at this and say, wow I can't believe we did that. God bless

[@tashawhite3500]

This is fabulous you done such a great job on this

[@kimme0469]

I hope that you put a reflector on your ceiling above the stove. That can really damage or even burn down your house. PLEASE INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS!!!

[@chefboyrdanbh]

Its a pocket rocket on top of a wood stove. Great idea!

[@jojo9915]

I’ve never seen anything like this!! Amazing!

[@pixiemermaid]

🔥This is awesome! 💥

[@m.theresacarozza8173]

God's given talent and skills. Your so smart Deivid.

[@lexluthor6497]

You guys need the russian style huge brick masonry heater.we have them here in 🇫🇮 to in really old houses.I have a smaller modern version. They are the best insurance against the cold.The more weight the better.

[@JamesCouch777]

Excellent fabrication!

[@stanleygallman7800]

I've only watched a few of the videos. I'm usually good at finding really great KZbin channels and I believe that this is another hit 🎯. Not committed just yet but very soon maybe. So much energy, and dedication great job, 👌 keep doing what you're doing. Great success, growth and prosperity for you!

[@nindyhunt]

Every episode I watch I'm always in awe of your genius!! You both are exceptional and so inspiring ❤

[@nancycabling543]

😍Wow!!!👏👏👏👏👏👍new subscriber here from the Philippines!❤❤❤

[@anthony1977ist]

Great job, it looks very efficient!

[@johntaoist23]

This is really cool

[@batchrocketproject4720]

Nice build, well done. I would probably consider placing some cement board or stone sheet on top of the barrel. I had an oil drum that reached to about 30cm below my ceiling and the surface temperature of the ceiling could easily reach 200˚C. Also, although you have a thick barrel, it is also old and rusty and it's possible the intense heat of the riser might eventually breach it. It would also give you a bit more mass for heat storage after burn-out. Enjoy your warm room!

[@mikecliff2367]

Great idea. I too wanted to suggest a heat shield above the stove to protect the wood floor above it. To prevent any chance a breach would get out of the barrel. A stone barrier is a good idea.

[@rascaldog5303]

Maybe a couple metal straps around barrel fastened to wall to keep from tipping off stove??

[@DoBeDiff]

It's fine for now! Over it's fine the bricks is there just in case. But I will make it stable with some sort of attachment ♥️😊

[@AmadeuShinChan]

Congratulations, very inspirational. ❤

[@MrMarkRoads]

If you can get a small pipe hooked to outside air to inside your stove. This will stop the stove from pulling any cold air in under doors or windows.

[@laurieelliott3791]

Brilliant 💞✝️

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

Just fantastic! You might think of painting the barrel to make it an all year round feature 😊 If not it’s still super sonically great-just leave as is; it’d make a good conversation piece. I’m so pleased you guys & Evie are warm now! What was that song when the video opened up please? 😊☺️🇦🇺

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! 😊❤️ I will have to look up the song as I wouldn't remeber the name of it but I will try to reply the name tomorrow! We want to paint it white just scared it might reduce the heat tranfer 🤔

[@sueh5241]

Do a dot painting:)

[@snappycappy27]

Your channel is growing very fast

[@vukkomsija]

You solved many mysteries for people who are looking how to save firewood- thank you! One suggestion: exhaust gas are still hot after leaving your barrel: you can weave them through house for at least 4 meters and put cob over it to create thermal mass- idea is to store thermal energy and do not start fire for two days...

[@DoBeDiff]

I had a plan for that but it's a bit messy! For now it seams to be semi clean burning still producing some waste in the chimney but maybe 10% of what it would be without the barrel! 😀

[@vukkomsija]

@@DoBeDiff Just add more piping inside your house to increase heat exchange+ insulate house to reduce thermal loss... with love from Serbia!

[@detlefkroehnert5935]

Great, well done.

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! ❤️😊

[@cherylmoss3632]

It is fantastic.

[@itssupersonic2001]

Good content...watching from usa.

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@seoulkidd1]

Good job 👍

[@EyesopenedIseeyou]

Amazing.... well done!

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! ❤️😊

[@eithnegriffin5336]

Thanks!

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! ☺❤

[@ktraglin]

I don't think this qualifies as a "rocket stove", nor a hybrid. What you've made seems to be more of a "bell type" or "bell style" heat exchanger, attached to the top of a wood stove. That said, I imagine what you've come up with is still much more efficient than a typical wood stove installation. Beautiful, man. Keep up the good work.

[@justinw1765]

Yeah, rocket stove needs a few things to be a rocket stove. L or J structure, insulation in the heat riser and some in the combustion chamber, etc.

[@gladysrosario3821]

Awesome. Blessings for you both.

[@kennethbaker4447]

🙏❤️🇺🇲🤗😲Deivid, never seizes to amaze me, welding, cutting metal, wonderful heating system-GADS- these 2 are Rock'n❤️🤗🇺🇲 Sincerely Patty Sue Chandler-Lindquist Oct 2021

[@evelynrogers7145]

Such an intelligent young man

[@JamesCouch777]

Awesome 👍

[@geraldineross5168]

Wow great stove pipe genius!

[@anthonychistoff9190]

I am impressed! I was sceptical about this idea but looks like it works great! Well done! 👍 P. S. also instead of opening it you can buy an inspection door, there are for sale in Depo in chimney sections. 👍

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! ❤️ It seams to work for now! We do need an insulated chimney to be fully safe ad the smoke is too cold or the difference in temperature is too high. But for now It works great, after 20 burns there isn't much of a build up so it isn't as fast as I was scared it will be. I was making this and was non stop worried it will not work at all, but works exceptionally. I want to buy an inspection door which will be easy to install on the barrel! 😊

[@joelbagnall4792]

Awesome!!!

[@kevinanderson9243]

Greetings from Canada! I would be interested in knowing what the temperature difference of the pipe going out the wall was before you added your heat exchanger/rocket stove , compared to now! Rocket stoves are famous for getting the most heat out of the wood and just warm(not hot) air goes out the chimney. Great job!👍👍😁

[@mickr007]

It's great what you've done to make the house more comfortable. I'm not sure how hot the top of the barrel gets, but assuming it's the same as a typical flue pipe you should probably have a gap of between 15-18 inches between it and the floorboards above (as they're combustible). That's normally for a 5" or 6" pipe, so it could be that the large flat surface at the top means you should have even more of a gap? I'd suggest you have a look at recommendations for some sort of shield just to be safe, especially as it could be running overnight. Enjoyed the video and the way you've getting around problems, but thought I'd mention the shielding as it's worth checking out.

[@sonjaveda9832]

Wow thats so cool

[@sandrasandilands769]

Once again you amaze me with your skills... great to see you have more heat in your home... once your door is properly sealed you will be going outside to cool off haha...but joking aside you always find a solution to your problems.... I don't like being cold so every time I watched you and you could see your breath when indoors I always felt so bad for you... well done to another clever idea xx

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! ❤️ It working very good for now! Door should be fixed either today or tomorrow 😊

[@tabletdom5625]

Fajny pomysł z tą beczkę

[@linnea9017]

I am so glad it was a succsess. it aint pretty but warmth is way more important. :)

[@lindavejvoda7657]

Love it

[@luckyhomestead]

Nice! Congratulation :) What's the temperature is in the morning now?

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! ❤️ In the morning it drops to 15c but the main door is blowing cold air in. In few days I fill fix this problem and it should improve how much heat stays in as the bedrooms don't cool more than a degree over night but the living room has all that cold air blowing in so it cools down faster 😊

[@marcelovieiradossantos2191]

Great work.

[@joannemarion9261]

Enjoy your Beautiful home yous should buy anther one good job

[@gumballbreath8827]

I made a simple 3 inch j-channel tube get up to 900°in my fireplace. With the ash pit just beond the the burner. Gravity-fed self cleaning.

[@laurapadilla3282]

You guys made an awesome version of a rocket stove. I have been studying them. Can I ask what kind of insulation you put around the pipe? I’m so impressed. I bet you could come up with a way to bolt that barrel to the wall so you could get rid of the bricks. Not because they are ugly. But because then you can use that space to heat a kettle or something. You are a complete genius. Love it

[@DoBeDiff]

Thank you! 😊❤️ Heat resistant rock wool. It works good but would like to use ceramic wool, i will upgrade it next year with proper insualted pipe with sheet metal around the insulation so it doesn't fall apart. The outside pipe holds it quite good aswell, together with the bottom pipe it doesnt need any support we are just careful if it works without any problems might remove them 🤔😊

[@laurapadilla3282]

@@DoBeDiff You guys are the bomb. You really are. Love to watch all the work you do And the cooking

[@missybekind5022]

What an ingenious idea!! I'm thrilled you 2 will be warm this winter, & Ivie! 🐈 😸 🐈‍⬛ I still have not found the vlog that David hurt his hand!??! Somehow, the vlogs stopped rolling in order, at the finish of the 3 part guest room series, when your Mom came for her first visit. And I can't find the vlogs around that time, it jumps to like 8mo ago?? Shit IDK??🤣🤪😅 I'll keep looking. 😁

[@contenti999]

Bravoo Tuve l❤a misma idea Supeer Felicitaciones

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

So what about a chip geyser to heat up water on the same system?

[@WetVidz]

while this may work better than the wood stove on its own.. it needs an insulated heat riser inside the barrel, and also an insulated fire box, then this would work far better again. much more efficient and cleaner burning.

[@fjorz]

You didn't talk about insulation that you put inside, won't it catch fire inside the barrel?

[@DoBeDiff]

It can withstand 1300 degree Celsius 😊❤️ it might only fall apart overtime from the turbulence created by the smoke but I plan to change it fully to insulated stove pipe that has metal sheet around the insulation which protects it, but first I need a proper welder for sheet metal 😁

[@68eldia]

Good idea. But if soot builds up in the insulation, it can catch fire and cause an explosion. Be attentive and careful.

[@KayInMaine]

I love woodstoves! I have one in my home and during the winter, it's a savior. Do you have grates in the ceilings so the hot air can travel to the second floor (don't know the layout of your new home so I'm assuming you have a livable second floor....new viewer!)?

[@ryanscott2548]

I'm a new viewer also. I saw an old video the upstairs in just an open area. It needs to be finished

[@KayInMaine]

@@ryanscott2548 yeah I wasn't sure if they were going to keep that as an attic or if they were making it into a room or something. For some reason, it looked like the master bedroom was on the second floor by the way it was filmed, but I'm a newbie so I have a lot of catching up to do. LOL

[@bassmouter4694]

You invented A very smart chimnee. Why did you at insulation material in THE drum?

[@DoBeDiff]

For the Fire/smoke not too cool down! The hotter the more cleaner it burns up in the barrel! ❤😊

[@clarenicola1]

Don't forget woke ash came be used for many things!!! Also if you have accent paper you can make your own fire bricks for free heat😁👌💓🙏

[@8347W]

Is that house still standing after 2 years? The short distance between the top and the WOODEN ceiling looks pretty dangerous.

[@DoBeDiff]

It's changed a lot since then but the gap wouldn't do any harm old stoves are same gap from the ceiling in most houses. It's only 150 degrees Celsius so can't burn the wood in any way. But next season the barrel is fully gone we have switched to Central heating boiler much more efficient way to heat the whole house.

[@ΜατίναΚαραγιανιδου]

Bravo! Is it safe for the ceiling?

[@jeremiahshine]

I bet you've got enough draw to stick another BELL (barrel) on the back side...maybe horizontal. It looked like your "riser" went into the "barrel bell". The rule of bells is: enter at 1/3 height of bell/exit at bottom (for Posterity's sake).

[@superresistant0]

That’s great but I would use a mass heater if you want to keep warm for longer. Burning coal slow is inefficient.

[@talleyrand2739]

run some copper tubeing around the drum and get hot water at no additional cost

[@susanrothenberger6686]

I live in Florida USA. I would be in bed 99.9 ,% of the cold weather.

[@annettebezaire2050]

Will you brace the drum to the wall in case someone knocks it over

[@jonhybegin8288]

That looks amazing! Do you think there's a way to make the heat move upward (to the next floor)? Would adding some pipe with ventilator be helpful or would the heat's tendency to raise be sufficient? II am trying to figure out how to make the basement stove more efficient. I don't really need to heat the basement very much, so the more heat going up, the more efficient (unless I store the heat in mass before sending up, not sure if that would also help)

[@annettebezaire2050]

Did you clean the window of the fire with ash from the woodstove

[@phdyoutubedegree1939]

so you put a muffler on your rocket stove. lol. Good idea just create more surface for more heat dissipation. Wonder if that hole was higher how more efficient it may have ran.

[@harlanrn1767]

Reburn smoke gases... gasification? Secondary burn?

[@michellepense7894]

Do not use your wet/dry vacuum on ash! You will have ash all over your house. My hubby did that and all our jackets smelled like a barbecue. The smell was so strong my son’s teacher sent a note home complaining. I had to do some major cleaning to get the smell out of our sofas.

[@DoBeDiff]

Don't worry this is a vacuum made for ash and construction use, it's not a normal vacuum! 😀❤

[@On_The_BrinQ]

Did you leave the insulation inside the barrel? Also, is it smokeless? Thanks!

[@BerroPower]

can do the same whit a J tube rocket, whit a box combustion chamber