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Post by strop2 on Apr 11, 2015 17:24:51 GMT 8
Although I have a 10lt gas cylinder that lasts approx 8 weeks, I also use 3 Terracotta Wood Burners and a Cement Wood Burner outside under a tree/shade sail. The Terracotta Wood Burners are made in a Kiln for making tiles/pavers which uses rice husk for a high temp burn.
I believe the burners will always be available for purchase, however, if they were no longer obtainable, a hole could be dug in the ground or during the wet season, old granite posts or rocks could be built up to substitute.
Wood for the Burners is stated in the 'Trees used for Fuel in Vietnam' Thread in the 'Your Area' Vietnam Section. Three trees at the in-laws house provide wood for two households.
Photo 1 - Two Terracotta Wood Burners covered with tin and used as required. 
Photo 2 - One Cement Wood Burner, one Terracotta Wood Burner, and a metal ring (they come in different sizes) to stand a pot on. These are used most days. 
Photo 3 - Far end of the in-laws kitchen is a 2 burner gas stove with a red gas cylinder underneath. On the right hand side are 2 large Cement Wood Burners with chimneys. 
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Post by Mr Pete on Apr 13, 2015 20:37:00 GMT 8
I'd appreciate if you could show a close-up photo of the terracotta wood burners shown in the first photo above - I've not seen any like this before.
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Post by strop2 on Apr 14, 2015 17:14:43 GMT 8
I have added additional photo's to my initial Post.
Photo 4 - Side View of first Terracotta Wood Burner. Measuring tape is set at 40cm. This type of Burner has a small chimney for smoke to escape. From ground to top of chimney is 40cm. A metal pipe extension could be added onto the chimney to move the smoke outside, if cooking indoors. 
Photo 5 - Front View of first Terracotta Wood Burner. Ash can be removed from the bottom opening where I have placed a stick to show it easier. The middle opening can be used to add wood. 
Photo 6 - A close up of an aluminum pot rest on top of the burner.
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Post by strop2 on Apr 14, 2015 17:25:44 GMT 8
Photo 7 - Front View second style of Terracotta Wood Burner. Bottom opening to remove ash. Middle opening to feed in wood. Has three feet for aluminum pot rest. Smoke escapes mainly from the rear between the feet.
Photo 8 - Front View of second Terracotta Wood Burner with a different style of aluminum pot rest.
Photo 9 - Rear View of second Terracotta Wood Burner. It shows a little more clearly the bottom opening for ash removal. 
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Post by strop2 on Apr 14, 2015 17:34:06 GMT 8
Photo 10 - Side View second Terracotta Wood Burner. Has a cooking tray on top that is used for smoking.  Photo 11 - Front View of Cement Burner. The burner is approx 35cm high and 25cm wide. It has one bottom opening which allows more air to enter. This burner normally uses charcoal.  Photo 12 - Front View of Cement Burner. With the cement plug in, less air flow means slower burning time.  |
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