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Post by Daryl on Apr 27, 2015 9:57:14 GMT -8
Here is a suggestion for the future of Rocket Stoves. Some sort of certified teachers for workshops. I don't know how or if it is even possible. The reason for the suggestion is that I am starting to see low priced and free workshops pop up in my area. Yeah, the workshop leaders built their own but do they know anything about real science? (Yes, even some metal rockets, Max) I find it a little worrisome that newbies are going to these and taking home possibly the wrong knowledge and building stoves. I hate to think of the danger lurking.
I don't mean to offend anyone in my area. I am posting this for the better good.
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Post by Donkey on Apr 30, 2015 18:04:35 GMT -8
Sounds like a good idea.. Unfortunately, that's one of the little risks of open sourcing a technology like this. Anyone with a camera can make themselves an instant expert on Youtube and anyone who can make up a flier, can advertise a workshop.
Pretty much the entire Natural Building sphere suffers the same fate. Pretty much anyone can declare themselves a Natural Builder, write up a line of pretty sounding bullshit and get started...
Double edged sword, that. On one hand, no quality control; on the other hand, total liberty. All you need is some balls and a will take a risk and go for it, it's how I got started.
Not sure how to proceed.. Probably need a code of best practices first.
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Post by morticcio on May 18, 2015 10:11:57 GMT -8
I've thought about hosting (not running!!) a rocket stove workshop here in the UK or at my place in Abruzzo, Italy. I'm not qualified to teach as such but more than willing to share my experiences with other people. Would be great to get a few (or more) people together over a long weekend (or more) to build a stove for a worthy cause - the community centre up in the local town in Italy have expressed an interest. Would anyone like to help? You must like pasta and wine and be able to cope with Italian timekeeping!!  |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2015 3:14:00 GMT -8
Just found a guild, an association of interested people. Set up a code and start to certify people. That is the way it has been done many times before. All you need is people willing to spend time, energy and money. Everything, even universities, has been started with self-proclaimed experts. |
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Post by morticcio on May 19, 2015 6:16:12 GMT -8
Do you mean something like the Association of Rocket Stove Engineers... maybe not as we'll have A.R.S.E. after our names |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2015 6:40:30 GMT -8
Just change the order.
Rocket Stove Engineers Association RSEA
International Rocket Stove Engineers Association IRSEA
Or just
Rocket Heater Association RHA
Rocket Stove Association RSA
International Rocket Heater Association IRHA
International Rocket Stove Association IRSA
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Post by independentenergy on Nov 23, 2016 3:41:17 GMT -8
I've thought about hosting (not running!!) a rocket stove workshop here in the UK or at my place in Abruzzo, Italy. I'm not qualified to teach as such but more than willing to share my experiences with other people. Would be great to get a few (or more) people together over a long weekend (or more) to build a stove for a worthy cause - the community centre up in the local town in Italy have expressed an interest. Would anyone like to help? You must like pasta and wine and be able to cope with Italian timekeeping!! Andy I'd be interested in helping, the problem is that I have little time, however, the idea of a workshop has always interested me |
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Post by morticcio on Nov 24, 2016 4:40:27 GMT -8
Ciao Andrea
Thank you for your message.
I will PM you with some ideas if that is okay.
Andy
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Post by patamos on Nov 25, 2016 9:37:53 GMT -8
Been thinking of the same thing up here in NW coast Canada.
Starting with outdoor cooking applications.
In my own experience of experimenting with batch box designs i notice there is a smaller window for error before the whole thing crashes badly.
Given that most DIY builders and stove operators are going to be sloppy (ie. everyone burn wet wood around here…), i think Js are the more fool-proof thing to start with.
Including copies of Ianto's or Ernie and Erica's books on J-feed rockets would be worthwhile.
Is there yet a difinitive text on batch boxes?
my 2c
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Post by pinhead on Dec 19, 2016 5:55:31 GMT -8
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