Guys,
I have written a bit of a journal re my rocket stove however I can't post it until the newbie 7 day window is up (I have pictures hosted on photobucket).
Anyway, I took the plunge today and decided to insulate my upright burn tube (box section steel 100x100x6mm) with another steel circular tube whilst using vermiculite as the insulator. Anyway, on a bit of a test burn, I was achieving ~275deg C. Is this expected or a bit 'low'. This is a serious question as I have seen some youtube vids with temps up to and including 900's (deg F!), either way, I am way off of that mark.
I don't intend on "going firm" with my build until I have posted my progress complete with pictures however I was wondering if the above temperature is roughly correct / accurate for other stovies.
Cheers in advance.
Bezman