The Woodgas camp stove works well and I plan to do more experiments with different types of wood fuel. At first, I had some problems with the fire getting started. However, I learned how to use the fan correctly and I experienced that by doing so, there is almost no smoke and the amount of heat is considerably more than with the passive downdraft gasifier (Garlington type). The biggest advantage is the easy refueling of the stove by adding four or five wood sticks every one or two minutes. The boiling of the water can be continued by doing so.
I hope that I can interest more people in this wonderful cooking device so that they also become enthusiastic.
May 1st, 2009