How to make a long-burning stove from a gas cylinder

Converting a standard gas cylinder into a long-burning stove can be a revolutionary experience for individuals looking for cost-effective home heating options. You can make a long-lasting, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly heating source that stays warm with a little creativity and simple tools. We’ll show you how to make your own long-burning stove out of a gas cylinder in this guide, which offers sustainability and practicality.

It is crucial to comprehend the advantages of choosing a long-burning stove before beginning the building process. With a long-burning stove, you can maximize fuel efficiency and reduce the need for frequent refueling, which is a requirement of traditional heating methods. Long-term fuel savings and related expenses are also decreased by doing this, in addition to time and effort savings. Moreover, you’re upcycling by converting a gas cylinder into a useful stove, which promotes an eco-friendly way of life by giving pre-existing materials a second chance.

Making a long-burning stove out of a gas cylinder is an easy do-it-yourself project that doesn’t call for specialized knowledge. Anyone with rudimentary handyman skills can accomplish the task successfully with the correct advice and safety measures. Starting this project will provide you with a useful heating asset for your house as well as a sense of self-sufficiency and accomplishment because you’ll be building something useful with your own hands.

The capacity of a long-burning stove to deliver steady heat output over an extended length of time is one of its most important benefits. Longer burning times can be attained by maximizing the stove’s combustion and airflow, providing a consistent and dependable source of heat for your living area. This is especially helpful in the winter months when keeping your home at a comfortable temperature is crucial to your comfort and well-being. Your DIY long-burning stove can efficiently heat your house with the least amount of energy waste possible if it has enough insulation and ventilation.

Three-way bubbler with your own hands

Two 50-liter gas containers that are welded to one another at a right angle make up the three-way bourzhuika (shown above). The following is the operating principle:

• The first – the actual horizontal bourzhuika from a gas cylinder on wood. It is equipped with all the details characteristic of a stove: blowpipe, loading chamber for firewood, grates. Here the wood is loaded and ignition is carried out.
• The second vessel is a uniquely simple and ingenious design. It is divided by internal partitions in such a way that the smoke from the combustion of fuel, passing through it three times changes the trajectory of movement. The speed slows down and the furnace body gives off more heat. In the end, through the exhaust pipe, the smoke goes outside.
• To increase the heating surface additional ribs are used..
• As in a traditional stove, the air supply is regulated through the under-blower.

Pavel Kruglov Stoveman, a 25-year veteran, provides expert opinion

A stove like this that runs on wood from a gas cylinder can generate up to 10 kW of heat. A 100 m2 room can be heated with this. It could be a garage, shed, greenhouse, or warehouse. The stove’s basic design allows it to achieve an efficiency of up to 55%.

Using two gas cylinders to cook food on such a firebox is quite feasible.

Let’s determine the supplies and equipment we’ll need and make the required drawings before we begin production. It is excellent if you are a skilled welder. If not, your project will be realized by any professional who has ready-made drawings. An easily accessible online video could be beneficial as well.

Materials and tools

The following equipment will be required:

• portable welding machine
• "bolgarka"
• drill
• drills
• other tools.

A welding machine can be rented if needed because it is not cost-effective to own one. Every time, the home craftsman has the remaining items.

There are also not many materials:

• electrodes
• cutting wheels
• 2 gas cylinders for 50 liters
• 2 mm thick sheet
• Corner for the manufacture of "legs"
• 20 mm diameter reinforcement
• others

Step-by-step instructions

Diagram of a triple bubbler

• Making blanks from metal according to the drawing above.
• Cut out the necessary holes in the cylinder. One – for the stove, the second – for the exit of smoke.
• Cut off the bottom of the second cylinder. In the end cut a hole for a spigot with a diameter of 100 mm. Cut the cylinder so that it fits tightly on the first, as shown in the drawing above.
• Make a grate.
• Making an under-blower. Weld the legs, hinges and frames of the doors.
• Making doors. Seal all joints.
• Scraps from the cylinder should be used for partitions in the vertical cylinder.
• Weld one cylinder to another, weld the chimney.
• Weld additional fins to increase the heating area.

Do-it-yourself step-by-step description of the process

Like everything clever, the bubafonya stove made from a gas cylinder has a fairly straightforward design, which can be made with some spare time and the ability to operate a welding machine.

The primary component of the system is a 50-liter gas cylinder, which is the smallest volume that can be used to produce a typical furnace. Cylinders with smaller capacities should not even be considered because of their incredibly low use efficiency.

Please take note that using a gas cylinder as the stove’s body is only possible after the gas residue has been removed; otherwise, cutting the cylinder could ignite the residue and result in an explosion.

Be cautious when using a gas cylinder as a stove body; if the gas residue is still present, cutting the cylinder could ignite the residue and result in an explosion.

To prepare the cylinder and its components, choose the appropriate metal blank size and ensure it is free of paint residue, rust, and oil stains.

For convenience of use, the top of the cylinder has a circumferential cut. The cut ought to be as straight and distortion-free as feasible. Cutting along the top of the cylinder’s welded seam is the best course of action. The valve is removed from the cut-off cover, and a larger-diameter pipe is used to reinforce the guide hole.

The bottom of the cylinder is raised 20–25 cm above the floor thanks to the welding of legs to the cylinder. The thick angle 30*30 or 40*40 mm used to make the legs.

A hole is made on the side, 50 mm from the upper edge of the body, and a 90-degree angle is formed by a welded pipe with a length of 400–450 mm and a diameter of 120–150 mm. Preferred material for the chimney should be thick-walled pipe.

A disk with a diameter of 270–280 mm and a hole in the middle of 80–100 mm is cut out of metal that is 8–10 mm thick, given that the cylinder has a diameter of 300 mm. A pipe with a diameter of 80-100 mm and a length of 1200-1400 mm is welded to this hole at an exact angle of 90 degrees. This is the air supply pipe; to modify the air supply opening, a plate flap is welded to the upper portion of the pipe.

Welded metal strips, angles, or "U"-shaped profiles are positioned from the bottom of the press to ensure uniform air distribution throughout the combustion chamber’s volume, with the beams extending from the center to the edges. A plate that is 200–250 mm in diameter and 8–10 mm thick is welded to the center over the corners to allow the air to spread evenly and prevent the fuel deposit from burning out in just the center.

In this article, we"ll explore how to transform a gas cylinder into a long-burning stove for heating and insulation purposes in your home. With the right tools and techniques, you can repurpose a gas cylinder into an efficient and cost-effective heating solution. By understanding the steps involved in this DIY project, you can create a stove that maximizes heat retention and minimizes fuel consumption. From cutting and welding the cylinder to adding insulation and designing the burner, we"ll guide you through each stage to ensure safety and functionality. Whether you"re looking to reduce energy costs or simply enjoy the warmth of a homemade stove, this article provides a comprehensive overview of how to create a long-burning stove from a gas cylinder for your home heating needs.

Installation and first start-up

With the aid of our detailed instructions, you can easily put together a gas bottle burner by hand. Nothing is difficult, and every operation is broken down into three primary phases:

Working with a bolgar is not difficult at all. But, it’s best to give this process to someone with experience if you have any doubts about your own abilities.

• Preparation of the gas cylinder – it is necessary to unscrew the tap, drain the gas condensate from there, and then pour water so that all the gas comes out from the inside. It is also recommended to let the water stand for 24 hours. Another recommendation is to add manganese to the water. Next, the liquid is drained, and the cylinder can be cut safely. If you are not sure about the results of flushing, consult knowledgeable people;
• Cutting the gas cylinder – you need to cut the doors and the hole for the chimney. Here you can do something trickier – cut a hole for the chimney not in the upper end part, but in the back, closer to the top. At the place of the valve a larger hole is cut out – the cooking plate is welded here;
• Installation of grate and legs – for this purpose it is recommended to use at least 12 mm thick rebar.

Start-up and installation constitute the final phase.

Installing a burzhuyka from a gas cylinder on a non-combustible base is recommended; this can be a brick or concrete pedestal. It would be ideal to place a metal sheet underneath it. It’s essential for preventing fires. At this point, you can mount and adjust the chimney and begin cutting firewood.

We first place the smaller chips on the grate before moving on to the larger firewood. Never light a gas cylinder bun with combustible liquids as this could result in an explosion or a loud clap. The gas cylinder can withstand an explosion or pop, but people may be stunned.

Use stove-specific ignition agents if the wood is excessively moist. We ignite tiny chips and observe the flame; the ash pan door, which doubles as a blower, is closed. Close the firebox and open the ashtray as soon as the flames have consumed all of the wood. A draft will occur, causing the fire to burn more merrily. Once the space warms up, change the draught’s intensity to suit your tastes.

Making a stove from a gas cylinder with your own hands

Selecting the stove position’s orientation—horizontal or vertical—is essential.

The intended use of each of these choices varies.

• Horizontal stove is usually used more for cooking purposes.
• Vertically positioned stove – for heating due to higher draught and space saving.

This option is more frequently utilized in capital garages for the second reason.

Production of the version that is horizontal:

• from the cylinder cut off the upper part of the cylinder, where the valve is located, to install the door (the photo shows another option, where instead of cutting off the upper part use a ready-made cast-iron door);
• in the wall of the cylinder drilled holes for the grate, or inside welded fasteners for the arrangement of a removable grate;
• supports/legs/slides and the like are attached from below;
• if the grate is drilled in the cylinder body – an ash pan made of sheet metal is attached from below;
• an adapter for the chimney is welded into the cylinder wall as close to the bottom as possible;
• the chimney pipe must necessarily contain the so-called "elbow".

Production of the vertical version:

• cut off the valve, and in its place weld a pipe for the chimney 10-15 cm;
• 5-7 cm above the bottom, a hole is made for the under-blower;
• From it indent another 5-7 cm and cut an opening for the door;
• inside the container in the opening between them insert a grate, or weld fasteners for a removable grate;
• Install doors with latches and supports/legs/slides.

Construction with your own hands

Let’s think about a rough plan.

• The firebox and ash pan are separated by a grate of refractory material.
• The wood is placed on it and lit. As combustion proceeds, soot and embers are poured into the ash pan.
• Blowpipe – an important element of the stove. For better combustion of firewood, the furnace needs a constant supply of air, for which purpose holes are made.
• An alternative way to provide oxygen to the combustion process is to open the firebox door from time to time.
• The combustion products are removed by means of a chimney. If it is laid incorrectly, you can achieve the opposite effect – instead of smoke, a significant part of the heat will escape through the chimney, and the room will be smoky. Consequently, an unnecessarily large amount of firewood will be wasted, resulting in low efficiency.

Long burning stove

To make a long-burning stove from a gas cylinder, you will need a large container for 50 liters. Any wood product can be used as fuel, from sawdust to old furniture and garden tree branches. Since the fuel in such stoves burns in a thin layer near the surface, they are also called long stoves of surface combustion. The pyrolysis process can be carried out in two ways: in a separate small chamber with subsequent combustion of the gases in the afterburning chamber (separate combustion furnaces), or the gases will pass into a spacious heated buffer compartment, where they will burn out (combined furnaces). To ensure the highest possible efficiency in both the first and second case, it is recommended to heat the air that enters the pyrolysis zone.

Bubafonya stove

Wacky-sounding stove with a long burn time Within the community of cottage owners and stove builders, Bubafonya is highly well-liked. The pyrolysis process is centralized under a unique nest in this design. The concept of such a stove’s design and operation can be understood by looking at the image below, which depicts its scheme.

The Bubafoni can produce heat for 18 to 24 hours on a single fuel load, achieving an efficiency of 85% or higher. It’s very convenient that Bubafonya can only be visited once a day if you have to keep an eye on the regular burzhuyka to avoid freezing. The fuel for the stove should have a maximum humidity of 12%. You can add more wood or chips while the fuel is burning, but it’s best to keep the stove going until all of the fuel has burned.

Important: A 50-liter cylinder with a diameter of 30 cm must be used to manufacture a Bubafoni stove because it offers the smallest volume that is permitted. Making one at home proves to be incredibly cost-effective, as this stove:

Given that you can make it at home, such a stove ends up being very affordable:

1. The easiest way to assemble the stove is from a large cylinder. Cut off its top and weld to the lid clamps or stops, so that they hold it on the body.
2. To make a piston you will need a metal "pancake" with a diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of the cylinder. The main thing is that the piston with the "pancake" moves freely inside the furnace, and through the side gaps between it and the inner wall of the chamber pyrolysis gases can escape.
3. In addition to the pancake for the piston need a pipe through which oxygen will go to the lower compartment, and several pieces of steel angle (metal strips) – they must be welded to the back of the "pancake".
4. In the center of the pancake, make an opening, the diameter of which corresponds to the diameter of the pipe.
5. To the underside of the "pancake" weld a few pieces of steel angle – they will not allow the piston to lie closely on the wood and cut off the oxygen supply. Place the metal "spacers" so that they go from the inner hole to the outer hole (straight or bend). Through the resulting channels on the "pancake" will go air, so it is necessary that it gets into the hole, otherwise the fuel will not burn.
6. The pipe, through which the air will flow, should be 7-10 cm longer than the body of the cylinder. Insert a pipe into the center hole in the "pancake" and tightly weld it together. You can add stiffening ribs for extra strength. Otherwise, after some time, the "pancake" will begin to deform from the extremely high temperature.
7. In the center of the cover, make a hole with a diameter slightly larger than the piston tube – the piston will pass through it. Airtightness is not necessary here – it is necessary that oxygen flows inside.
8. In the body of the cylinder just below the lid, make a hole for the chimney pipe. To ensure a consistently good draft, use a pipe with a diameter of at least 10 cm. The horizontal section of the chimney should stretch about 40 cm, after which install the elbow and direct the pipe upwards. The total height should be at least 2.5 m (the higher the better).

Practical advice: It is best to have the chimney prefabricated and to begin collecting it from the roof rather than the stove. This will make it easier to disassemble the chimney for maintenance and repairs. In order to avoid disassembling the chimney in order to remove soot, many people choose to install a tumbler with a revision.

Preparatory work

It is essential to thoroughly plan each step of the construction process before beginning to build a furnace. Specifically, a gas cylinder needs to be ready, and the heater installation location needs to be decided. Regarding the technology, you can ensure a flawless installation and save time by following the detailed instructions provided below.

How to free the cylinder from gas residue

Cutting a propane or methane cylinder should never be done without first making preparations because even a tiny amount of gas, condensate, or its fumes combined with oxygen in the air can be explosive. Even the smallest spark can cause an explosion. By using the following methodology, you can make the container completely safe.

1. Unscrew the valve and let the gas out of the vessel.
2. With the help of an adjustable wrench or a gas wrench dismantle the valve.
3. Turn the cylinder upside down and drain off the gasoline residue.
4. Put the container vertically, through the upper opening fill it with water. In this case, all combustible components will be displaced by the liquid.
5. After drying the cylinder in the open air, you can start any locksmith work, including welding and burning old paint with a blowtorch.

Propane and methane have no smell, just like any other saturated hydrocarbons. Strongly scented organosulfur compounds are added to it in order to detect leaks, so it is best to clean the cylinder outside.

What place is suitable for installing the stove

Despite the fact that we are thinking about a mobile construction, it will typically be used to heat a workshop, shed, or garage. The current SNiP provisions, sanitary and fire safety standards, serve as a guide when choosing the location to ensure that the heater’s operation did not result in unpleasant consequences.

1. The floor under the stove is arranged using non-combustible materials – fireclay brick, cement-sand screed, asbestos-fiber board or metal plate.
2. It is forbidden to install heating appliances near storage areas for fuels, lubricants and other flammable materials and substances.
3. When installing the stove, be sure to take into account the configuration of the chimney. The places where it passes through the roof must be protected with heat-insulating, non-combustible materials.
4. It is forbidden to install this type of stoves under shelves, in places close to the attachments, etc. д.
5. It is necessary to consider how the air supply to the room will be carried out. It should not be forgotten that open-flame stoves consume a lot of oxygen.
6. If the heater casing is close to the combustible surfaces of the room walls, the latter should be protected with thermal insulation shields.

It is necessary to consider the chimney’s layout when deciding where to install the stove. The chimney of a direct combustion stove should be placed inside a room with a long horizontal or sloping section because the stove emits the majority of its heat into the chimney.

The length and number of turns should be carefully considered, as this affects the draught’s strength and, consequently, the heater’s thermal power.

Types of stoves from a cylinder

As was previously mentioned, stoves of a completely different type can be made independently. We will go over all the features of the most well-liked and intriguing options below:

1. Burzhuyka refers to emergency-reserve type stoves, it is one of the most popular and recognizable varieties. It is characterized by its multifunctionality and versatility, depending on the volume used to make the cylinder, it can be used both in urban apartments and in country buildings. The only significant disadvantage is a short operating period, bourzhuyka can not function permanently, because the thin metal of its base is subject to gradual burnout. However, in the event of a sudden power outage, it can be the main helper for warming the room.
2. It is more complicated to make than a standard firebox, the financial means for this process will also have to spend much more. However, this option still enjoys enduring popularity, which is due to the possibility of heating barns, garages, workshops and other non-residential premises, without the need to use costly fuels. With such visible advantages, there is no mass production of this variety in factory conditions, since it is banned by the fire departments. The main distinguishing feature will be the presence of a special fuel tank into which the oil is fed.
3. Bubafonya is one of the most popular variants of long-burning stoves. This is easily explained by the fact that its operational life is much higher than that of a standard bourzhuika, while the efficiency is very high, and the heat output will continue for 24 hours. It is the combination of economy and efficiency made the bubafonya one of the leaders in its class.
4. The rocket stove is a very original variant. Its manufacture will require considerable time, effort and financial resources, but the resulting device will not only be able to heat the room, it can also be used as a cot. Rocket is the best option for people who for some reason do not want or can not erect a full-fledged brick oven, the consumption of materials for which is several times higher.

Bourzhuyka stove powered by a gas cylinder

Improving the heat output

The primary issue with bourzhuikas is their ineffective use of heat. With the flue gases, the majority of it literally flies into the chimney. Stoves that use afterburning of flue gases, such as the stove Bubafonya (which can also be made from a gas cylinder) and Slobozhanka, effectively counteract this disadvantage.

An improved version of the "conventional" bourzhuika, made from propane cylinders with secondary afterburning, has a higher efficiency.

Making the chimney longer will increase the amount of heat that stays in the room and is another way to improve heat transfer. It is advisable to steer clear of horizontal sections when designing a broken chimney, and sections with a negative slope even more so.

This wood-burning stove runs on a gas cylinder. enhanced heat output from creating a lengthy, fractured chimney

An additional method of harnessing the heat from flue gases involves joining a vertical cylinder-smoke pipe to a horizontal cylinder-housing via welding. The heat output will be greater because of the larger area. The only thing left to do is establish a strong draft to prevent smoke from entering the space.

A gas cylinder birzhuika like this will heat the space more quickly.

You can pour stones into a grid that is placed around the metal pipe, just like in sauna stoves. After removing heat from the pipe, they will transfer it to the room. However. First, the air will warm slowly until the stones are heated. Second, only round stones found beside rivers are appropriate. All other stones are not. They also have a consistent color without any flecks. It is not advisable to pour in other stones because they can explode at high temperatures just like a shrapnel shell or release radon, which can be extremely dangerous in high concentrations.

Sauna stoves hold the key to the solution: assemble a stone grid onto the pipe.

Nonetheless, there are benefits to this solution. To start, the pipe won’t burn. Stones radiate heat uniformly. Second, they will keep the room’s temperature constant after turning off the stove.

I often have to heat the room quickly. You can achieve this by blowing around the body with an ordinary fan or by using the stove pipe. However, the same concept can be implemented with a stationary version: pipes are welded into the upper part of the cylinder of the bourzhuyka. A heat-resistant fan with multiple speeds to control the temperature should be attached to one side.

Welded pipes passing through the tank are located in the upper section of the cylinder. A fan is attached to one side of them, forcing air through them to swiftly warm the space.

Making a casing around the enclosure at a distance of 2-3 cm, with holes at the top and bottom, is another way to accomplish active air movement along the enclosure walls without the need for a fan. This is how metal sauna stoves work in general.

The image below shows one variation of such a casing around a cylinder that is arranged horizontally. The cold air close to the floor is drawn in through the gaps at the bottom. It heats up and emerges from the top as it moves through the heated casing.

The stove is laying on its side like this: The case is not sturdy; there are noticeable openings at the top and bottom.

Although the idea is not new, it is still very useful. View the photo below to see how the finished stove with this kind of casing looks.

Burzhuyka for quick room heating with enhanced convection around the body

Another realized casing is seen here, encircling a burzhuika from a cylinder positioned horizontally.

Take note of the door’s unconventional fixing.

The room’s heating is improved by this glossy sheet.

The same method can be used to create a homemade boiler for water heating from a gas cylinder: weld a water jacket around the cylinder and connect it to the radiators. Just keep in mind that 10% of the system’s total liter volume needs to be in the expansion tank.

You now know how to make a bun out of a gas cylinder and how to make it better. See another video to learn about an intriguing take on a combined stove made of bricks and gas cylinders for a garage or cottage.

Features of mobile stove operation

The blower door is fully opened prior to the stove being lit, and cardboard or paper scraps are deposited into the firebox. They are topped with firewood in a "shalashik" or "well." It is necessary to shut the furnace door after lighting the fuel. The blow flap closes as soon as a constant flame is visible inside the chamber. It can be adjusted to set the desired temperature and extend the heater’s operating time on a single charge. Three to four logs are added to the working chamber as it burns through.

Any solid fuel, such as firewood, branches, straw, sawdust, wood pellets, coal, etc., can be used with the stove from the cylinder. However, hardwood is preferable since it burns hotter and longer.

A ceramic tray is set on top of the roasting pan when baking pizza or flatbreads in the oven. The wood is given an opportunity to burn well after ignition. Use only hardwoods as smoke will enter the baking chamber during cooking. Preparing a stock of "noble" fruit wood, such as cherry, plum, apricot, pear, etc., is the best option when cooking it. In this instance, baked goods with an unmatched aroma can be obtained. On the other hand, since the compounds released during their combustion can be harmful to health, pine, laminated timber, and other waste wood building materials should not be used for this purpose.

Nothing is more delicious than pizza that has been baked "with smoke" in a handmade oven.

There are two methods for controlling the temperature inside the mobile oven. The first is the decrease in air inflow through the under-blower that was previously mentioned. The second involves altering the heating by rotating the heater hood in relation to the opening where flammable gases are supposed to escape. More heat will escape into the stove pipe the closer the chimney is to it. A thermometer is used to check the temperature. For baking, a temperature between 200 and 260 degrees Celsius will do.

The chimney can be made composite by utilizing multiple sections up to one meter in length in order to give the unit a normal draught while maintaining its mobility.

Due to its ease of use and accessibility, the design mentioned above enables you to construct a stove by hand in just one day. This type of unit is ideal for simultaneously cooking and heating residential spaces. Make sure you seize the chance to create such an oven. It will be sufficient to take it outside once and cook meat or pizza "with smoke" for friends in order to guarantee the reputation of an exceptional host and culinary artist for years to come.

Creation options

There are two methods for creating a stove-bourzhuyka at home: vertical and horizontal. The most popular choice is the first one. A gas cylinder’s vertical burzhuyka looks more accurate and requires less room. The wide cooking surface area of a horizontal stove is the reason it is most commonly made. In addition to this article, we recommend that you read the one about creating a bourzhuika out of car disks.

Making a vertical stove

• The cylinder is placed vertically and the neck is cut off.
• Use a marker to make a marking on the surface. Mark the location of the firebox, chimney, blowhole, etc.

A word of caution: You can be loose with the holes’ size and placement. The furnace’s opening should measure 30 by 20 cm, and the blowhole should measure 20 by 10 cm.

Making a vertical stove by marking a gas cylinder.

• Use a torch or grinder to cut out the intended holes.
• Then proceed to the installation of the grate. This is made from cut rebar. The parts are welded inside the body to the intended place in a serpentine pattern or in a row.
• Door hinges are welded to the cylinder body and cast iron (metal) doors are installed. They are attached to them with latches or a slide mechanism is constructed.
• If the stove-burzhuyka will be used for cooking, a metal sheet cut to size is welded to the tank from above. This bar will be the cooking surface.
• Seams and joints are cleaned, checked for strength and tightness.
• The opening for the chimney is made on the side or in the upper part of the cylinder. The size of the opening should be equal to the diameter of the pipe. Often the chimney is made from above through the central hole in the cylinder. In lateral installation, an elbow is first welded to the cut-out opening, and then the pipe itself. It discharges the products of combustion through the roof or wall of the room.

In addition to this article, read about the assembly of bourzhuika on waste oil by hand.

An illustration of a prefabricated birzhuika with two cylinders to boost heat production. Because of the draft created by this design, the room won’t smell like smoke.

Arrangement of a horizontal bubbler

• Creating a sturdy base for the future oven. It is made of a metal angle, to which a cylinder (the body of the stove) and legs are subsequently welded.
• Layout. On the prepared tank the places of the furnace opening and chimney are marked.
• Metal cutting. With the help of a cutter, chisel or grinder in the container cut out the necessary openings for the installation of doors and chimney-smoke pipes.

In addition to this information, we suggest that you read the article about the highly efficient bourzhuika device.

A horizontal bubbler is demonstrated. The markings determine how openings are made. Part of the cylinder can be cut out to make doors.

• Creation of grate and ash box. In the lower part of the cylinder, holes are drilled with a drill. A metal box (ash pan) is welded to the surface, into which the ash will fall. A damper was also welded to it. It acts as an under-blower.
• Door Creation. A cut-out section of the cylinder is usually used for this purpose. It is welded and fastened on hinges to the future furnace. It is possible to install a ready-made cast iron door with a latch.

A piece of advice: the curtain cutout is welded with a centimeter-wide metal edge. This deceit will prevent the cracks from blowing up.

• Chimney device. The pipe is welded to the prepared hole in the upper part of the cylinder.

In addition to this information, read the article regarding bun stove chimney maintenance.

A horizontal bourjouka requires a large amount of room. Consequently, installing a vertical design is advised in small spaces.

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The basic principle of the work performed

Handcrafted Burzhuyka long combustion, similar to all wood-fired appliances, is composed of components like

1. The blowpipe is a unique channel that is often located in the stove body’s lowest point. Air, the primary catalyst for fuel combustion, is typically supplied through this channel. Typically, this element has a door, which is used to efficiently control the combustion process’ intensity. Occasionally, it just closes the channel or opens it fully. In addition, the interior of a blowpipe of this kind can be utilized as a dedicated ash collection container.

2. Firebox: Situated directly above the under-blower, the firebox is the fuel’s combustion chamber. This component is a part of the channel that supplies air. Known as grates, these are unique bars that divide it. For fuel loading, the firebox must inevitably have a separate door of its own.

Usually, the furnace part door must be kept open during the ignition process, and the current under-blower door must be fully closed. Normally, all of the fuel’s unburned residue falls through the grate and into the installed blowpipe. Additionally, they can fly out via a designated exhaust duct.

3. Chimney: This exhaust duct clears the heater of combustion byproducts. A vyushka, or unique wedge-shaped shutter, is installed inside the chimney’s body. The exhaust duct is initially intended to be completely closed. It allows for the significant slowing down of the fuel’s overall effective combustion process while also raising efficiency levels.

Handmade stoves consisting of a gas cylinder are typically placed in the body of a metal container with two structural components, like a firebox and a premium under-blower. This stove’s chimney is mountable independently.

• Such a burzhuyka works, relying on the following principles:
• The blowpipe supplies air to the firebox;
• In the furnace, the combustion of coal or wood is usually carried out;
• Such a part of the stove, as a chimney, drains gas and all unburned elements, i.e. soot;
• The process of combustion regulation is made by means of a throttle flap. It, in turn, is inserted into a short socket and a special wedge-shaped vent, pre-installed in the body of the chimney;
• Fuel is loaded into a special door cut into the body of the cylinder.

Everything is actually quite clear-cut and easy to understand. All that’s left to do is figure out how to skillfully insert the underblow and furnace part into the cylinder.

Knowing how to attach a specific chimney channel to it is crucial. You can learn all of this by looking over the details provided below.

Technologies of forming different types of stoves

It’s crucial to decide what purpose a long-burning stove will serve and what fuel to use to heat it up before building one. The most basic type is a conventional gas cylinder rocket stove that can be utilized in a bathhouse or at home.

It runs on wood as fuel. For this use, a 12- or 27-liter cylinder works well, but a 50-liter cylinder is also an option.

The most basic type is a regular cylinder-powered bourzhuyka stove that can be used in a bathhouse or at home. Fuel is obtained from firewood. You can use a 50-liter cylinder for this, but a 12- or 27-liter cylinder works well.

The resulting equipment has a straightforward operating principle. Using the right drawings when working is crucial. A fire door that is installed in the cylinder must be purchased; however, other partitions or grate systems are not required for this design. Additionally, a metal pipe with the appropriate diameter must be formed for the chimney elbow. Completing all the steps by hand is not that difficult.

Cylinders are appropriate materials to use if you need to make a cooking stove. They can be utilized to construct a smokehouse, brazier, or grill.

An oil furnace is another kind that’s typically found installed in garages. Forming such a construction by hand is far more difficult than using a wood-fired element. The equipment’s operating principle is as follows:

1. In a special fuel compartment, the oil combustion. Oxygen is supplied in small portions by a special air throttle.
2. As a result of combustion, vapors arise, which rise into a unique reactor with re-formed walls.
3. Air from the outside enters through the existing openings, which intensifies the already existing combustion of oil vapors. This leads to an increase in temperature, resulting in the onset of a pyrolysis, so the temperature rises even faster. It leads to the formation of nitrogen oxides, which prevents the furnace from overheating.
4. The gases from the reactor enter the afterburner chamber, which has two compartments separated from each other by a partition wall. In front of the partition, pyrolysis gases are afterburning, which leads to the maintenance of high temperature. After the partition, all the oxygen is used up, but the temperature is still very high.
5. A chimney is connected to the combustion chamber, through which the products of combustion are discharged.

Large cylinders, which are used to heat the entire building, are sawed into three parts, each of which has a distinct purpose, to create these stoves. This design is incredibly robust and effective.

An additional distinctive variety are long-lasting stoves made from 50-liter cylinders. Their fuel is wood in order to operate. Pyrolysis, a process that affects the fuel and raises the structure’s overall heat output, starts when wood is burned for a prolonged period of time.

A bubafonya stove, the drawings of which have particular subtleties, is deemed unusual. It is a sturdy construction that stands out due to the independent combustion. It features a unique bend where the pyrolysis process is carried out and the fuel is tramped. This duct-equipped oppressor lowers during the fuel’s combustion process. Long heat output, low construction costs, durability, and high efficiency define this structure.

Gas cylinders can be used to create a variety of stoves with varying functions, designs, and working principles. There are many benefits to using this element, and you can handle all the stages and technologies on your own. Any type of building can be constructed using the resulting structures.

Variety of designs what to choose

Gas cylinder stoves can be categorized into multiple groups based on their intended use:

• heating and cooking appliances, which are intended for installation in residential premises. Often they are equipped with a water jacket and used as the main heat generator of a country house or summer cottage;
• Burzhuyki for heating warehouses, utility rooms and other non-residential premises;
• appliances for cooking;
• Small-sized heating and heating and cooking stoves of portable type.

Because of the higher demands for economy and thermal efficiency, stationary units are the most complicated of them. However, some designs are equally as good as industrial samples in terms of functionality and operational safety.

A simple direct burning stove

To construct such a stove, all you’ll need is a gas cylinder, stove pipe, and a few leftover pieces of extraneous pipes and corners. A portion of the cylinder that was acquired during the construction of the furnace opening serves as the loading door, and slots or holes in the cylinder’s lower section take the place of the grate. The tank is positioned either vertically or horizontally in this instance. In terms of design, the first option requires less room, whereas the second option can transfer heat more effectively.

The most basic heating appliance is the Burzhuyka stove.

Heating devices of long burning

The length of time these units run determines the type of solid fuel combustion, which can be either pyrolysis or conventional combustion. A minimum 50-liter cylinder will be needed for the heater’s construction since the design calls for the placement of an afterburning chamber. The benefit of using long-burning stoves is that you can use any combustible vegetable origin as fuel, such as sawdust, straw, finely chopped branches, etc., in addition to wood and coal. Long-term, or surface-burning, units have an efficiency of up to 85%, which is among the highest ratings for solid fuel appliances.

Utilizing the most cutting-edge techniques for solid fuel combustion, long-burning stoves

Waste oil heating units

The heating device for used motor oil is similar to pyrolysis designs in terms of manufacturing complexity. By the way, pyrolytic processes that convert liquid fuel into combustible gaseous components also take place inside such a furnace. It is possible to construct a universal burzhuyka from a gas cylinder that has a flame bowl or one that drip feeds liquid fuel into the combustion zone (if there is no exhaust, wood can be used to stoke the fire). High efficiency, low fuel costs, and the lack of toxic substances in exhaust fumes are the benefits of waste heaters.

It is possible to use the flame bowl unit in residential settings.

Rocket stove

Rocket stoves may be straightforward, but their design incorporates two simultaneous fuel combustion principles from long-burning units:

• afterburning of wood gases released in case of lack of oxygen (pyrolysis);
• independent of the natural draught, the flow of gases through the channels of the heater.

The rocket stove is a portable and stationary device.

The cylinder in a rocket stove functions as the secondary chamber’s outer shell. Clay, cement mortar, refractory bricks, etc. are used to make additional components. Even though it’s one of the trickiest designs, home builders still find great appeal in the rocket stove. The economy, convenience, and efficiency of roughly 85% are the cause.

Jet units and other mobile structures

The simplest direct-burning rocket stove is the design found in any jet heater. These units are typically constructed from a large-diameter pipe segment that functions as both a chimney and a firebox. The rarefaction at a jet bun’s hot end—which is frequently used for cooking as well—provides the draught. Reactive heaters are unmatched in simplicity and compactness, but their efficiency is in no way comparable to that of pyrolysis-based units.

Because a portable rocket stove uses little fuel, you can use dry branches, tinder, or grass bundles.

It should be mentioned that cylinders with a smaller diameter that are used to store carbon dioxide, methane, and oxygen are appropriate for use in the production of this kind of stove.

How it works

A burzhuyka is an analogue of a traditional metal wood stove. Such a device works in a very straightforward way: wood is placed into the firebox, burns, and heats the stove’s body and the surrounding air. Ash is emptied into the ash pan, which needs to be cleaned on a regular basis, and smoke gases are extracted through the chimney.

The burzhuyka’s design simplicity is one of its key benefits. Strict measurements don’t apply here; what matters is that the body can tolerate heat and the chimney functions as intended. A skilled artisan can create a stove like this in just two or three hours. Additionally, practically any dry wood, including sawdust and logs, can be burned in it.

Other combustible materials, such as fuel oil, coal, peat, and household waste, are also used to heat the firebox. It is possible to cook quite successfully on such a stove, if desired. To create a level cooking surface, this point should be taken into account before you begin construction.

Burzhuyka is a thick-metal fire chamber featuring an under-blower, a loading door, a chimney, and a grate. You can use an old gas cylinder as a housing

However, you should also take into account the drawbacks of this kind of heating solution. First of all, there is a significant chance of fires and burns. The firebox should be placed in a designated area and finished with materials that withstand fire. It is best if it is placed aside, out of the way where people could unintentionally touch it and burn themselves.

An old gas cylinder’s upper vertical burner can be modified to create a modestly sized cooking surface if desired.

The device’s mobility is unassailable due to its substantial metal construction. Shifting the stove to heat different rooms will be challenging. These stoves are typically used to heat auxiliary rooms, such as garages, sheds, workshops, and other spaces with sporadic or nonexistent electricity.

An enhanced bourzhuika can be created with two gas cylinders connected perpendicularly, allowing you to store more heat and achieve a high return on fuel combustion.

Because some of the heat energy from burning wood literally flies into the chimney pipe, low efficiency is another issue. There are a number of ways to retain the heat and adjust the stove to function more effectively. Lastly, since a burner of this kind burns a lot of oxygen when it operates, it is imperative to maintain adequate ventilation in the space where it is placed.

In other words, the bun is made up of a metal body that is typically "invited" to play the part of an old gas cylinder. Two doors, a large and a small, must be made in the casing. Air enters the combustion chamber through the second one, which serves as an under-blower to ensure combustion and draught, while the first is used for fuel loading.

Although such precision is not required, the drawing of a gas cylinder stove allows you to create a device with precise parameters and calculated power.

At some distance from the bottom of the structure, a grate needs to be welded. It can be constructed out of thick wire or by simply cutting long slits in a thick metal sheet. The grate’s bars should be spaced apart so that the furnace material does not leak into the ash pan. The grate gaps are wide if the stove is to be fired solely with wood; however, if wood chips are to be used, the grate must be adjusted more frequently.

Installing a curved metal chimney on a gas cylinder bourzhuika enhances the design’s efficiency and lets you retain more heat in the space.

The ash box can be made by welding sheet metal or it can be purchased as a pre-made metal container that is the right size and resistant to extreme heat. While it is inconvenient, some people would rather not use an ash pan at all and instead rake ash out of the lower section as needed. Typically, the chimney is led upward to create the required draught.

Scheme and principle of operation of the bourzhuika

These heating units have a long history dating back to the turn of the 20th century, when they were first employed to heat rooms in homes and even apartments. The stove’s simplicity of manufacture and its antiquated device are the reasons behind its popularity. However, this same simplicity has a detrimental effect on how well it works, as the traditional burzhuyka’s efficiency barely surpassed 45%. As a result, its primary purpose these days is to periodically heat garages and summer homes.

The heater was originally a metal case with an under-blower and a door on one end for laying firewood. A chimney pipe was welded to the back of the case. The fuel was burned directly on the bottom; there was no grate. Simultaneously, the majority of heat was expelled from the room through the chimney as a result of the glowing combustion products coming from the fuel stove. To comprehend the mechanism and working principle of such a burzhuyka, it is beneficial to review the following scheme:

As you can see, the red-hot, highly heated flue gases exit the stove’s body right away and aren’t utilized to heat the space. Afterwards, to remove this heat, the design was refined by unidentified folk artisans, giving rise to the following types of burzhukas on wood:

• stove with grates and chimney turns;
• long-burning heater, where the wood burning process takes place from top to bottom.

Note: A water heat exchanger samovar type, which will be explained below, was installed in order to extract more heat from the chimney pipe.

The grate and two baffles of the two-pass wood stove, whose drawing is displayed below, force the flue gases to follow a winding path inside the casing before venting to the outside. Because the combustion products have more time to transfer heat through the metal walls of the unit to the surrounding air, the bun stove becomes more economical.

Another type of circular stove is one with a single chimney that burns the byproducts of pyrolysis. The purpose of this burner is to burn sawdust and small wood waste. The chimney is positioned lower and has two walls because the fuelbox’s gases need to travel from top to bottom in order to produce heat. The scheme illustrates how such a homemade burzhuika works in principle:

Although it runs on a single charge for a much longer period of time, the other design, in which solid fuel is burned from top to bottom, is less efficient. After being lit on fire, the firewood burns from above while being compressed by a weight and an air supply pipe. The diagram illustrates how such a long-burning burzhuyka works:

As a point of reference. This appliance is commonly referred to as the "Bubafonya" stove.

What kind of cylinder is suitable

The following guidelines should be adhered to when selecting a cylinder for your DIY stove:

1. The cylinder must be made of solid metal (without holes, slits, etc.).п.).
2. It is better not to use composite cylinders, as they are not heat-resistant enough and can easily ignite.
3. Small household cylinders (with a capacity of up to ten liters) are not suitable, as they will not be practical.
4. Medium cylinders with a capacity of twelve to seventeen liters are best for a small room.
5. For a large stove, large propane designs with a capacity of fifty liters, and a height of about three meters should be used.
6. It is also necessary to use cylinders that have a valve, not a valve, because otherwise it will be less regulated air flow and its supply.

These stoves can also be built using medium-sized cylinders up to ten liters; however, in this instance, they could be tiny, transportable replicas of bourgeois stoves.

Horizontal system

The features of this stove are as follows:

1. It is many times faster to master than a vertical system.
2. It must necessarily be installed on a sheet of steel to comply with fire safety regulations.
3. This design provides for a horizontal position of the cylinder, and install it exactly in the "lying" position.

Vertical system

The vertical stove’s system includes the following features:

1. Takes much less space than a horizontal design.
2. It can be placed either in the center of the room or in any corner of the room.
3. The door and grates will have a completely different position than in a horizontal stove.

Recommendations for manufacturing

Here’s why creating different types of wood-fired bourzhukes using gas cylinders is a hot topic. First of all, it’s a cheap material that can be acquired at any location that collects scrap metal. Second, a tank like this is the stove’s actual finished body with thick enough walls. All that’s left to do is independently complete the task and purchase an excellent bourzhuika for heating a garage or summer home. Furthermore, the construction can be horizontal or vertical.

A standard propane tank with a minimum 50-liter capacity works best for creating a DIY heater. Smaller volume tanks won’t have the desired effect, the stove will be heavy, and the heat exchange surface area will be tiny.

Made with your hands, a vertical bun from a cylinder is more manageable and requires less room in the room. Nevertheless, no matter how much airflow is restricted, the wood won’t burn for very long because the flame will consume the whole fuel volume.

Another item is a horizontal stove, which burns wood gradually by moving the flame from one end to the other. However, with it and additional work, you will have to arrange the ash chamber outside, as it will take up too much usable space inside. The drawing depicts this burzhuyka’s device:

Next, let’s talk about creating a horizontal burzhuika at home. To accomplish this, use a bolgar to carefully cut off the top of the cylinder where the gas valve is screwed on. Naturally, in order to release any remaining propane vapors from the tank, the valve needs to be unscrewed beforehand and the tank needs to be completely filled with water.

If not, you run the risk of an explosion with unpredictably bad effects. The following is the order of events that follow:

• cut a strip in the side wall, where the ash chamber will be welded. Another option is to drill a lot of holes, as can be seen in the photo below.
• make and weld to the cylinder ash pan from metal 2-3 mm thick. At the front, place a homemade door or flap to regulate the air supply;
• A loading door should be cut into the front end of the unit. It can be made round or square in shape, or you can buy a ready-made product;
• In the back part you must cut a hole for the chimney. It is not necessary to make it too large, it is enough to accept the diameter of the chimney 100 mm, maximum – 150;
• weld the spigot;
• make a stand out of any improvised rolled metal and weld it to the body as well.

Making a vertical stove from a cylinder is a little simpler. In order to construct a burzhuyku by hand, you will need to make incisions in the side wall for doorways, and the metal pieces that you cut can serve as sashes. All that needs to be done is attach loops to them, like those made from multiple thick chain links, as shown in the photo:

However, grates will require a great deal of work. Not only must a grid be created (ideally using periodic profile rebar), but it also needs to be installed inside the cylinder in some way. Here, you must, at your discretion, cut off either the top or the bottom.

The cut-off portion of the grate should be welded into place after installation, and a spigot for the combustion product exhaust should be attached on top of it.

Note: It is easier to use a flat sheet iron lid in place of a cut-off hemisphere. On the other hand, attaching the spigot from the top is not required. In the upper section of the bunker, it can also be carved into the wall.

Materials Needed	Steps to Build
A discarded gas cylinder	1. Cut off the top of the cylinder.
Fire-resistant bricks or clay	2. Create a door at the bottom for loading fuel.
Grinder or saw	3. Drill holes for ventilation at the bottom and top.
Welding equipment	4. Weld metal strips for grate inside.
Insulating material like vermiculite or ash	5. Fill the space between the cylinder and bricks with insulation.
Stovepipe	6. Connect a stovepipe for exhaust.
Door hinges and handle	7. Attach hinges and a handle to the door.
High-temperature paint	8. Paint the stove with high-temperature paint.

Converting a gas cylinder into a long-burning stove is a useful and environmentally responsible way to heat your house. You can drastically lessen your reliance on conventional heating methods and save money on energy bills by repurposing an everyday item.

Although building your own long-burning stove might seem difficult at first, it can be a doable do-it-yourself project with the right supplies and advice. You can turn a gas cylinder into an effective heating source that keeps you warm for many hours by carefully planning ahead and paying attention to safety precautions.

A long-burning stove’s capacity to provide heat for extended periods of time while consuming little fuel is one of its main advantages. You can increase the stove’s efficiency and provide a sustainable heating solution for your house by making the most of the insulation and airflow.

A long-burning stove’s adaptability further enables customization to meet your unique requirements and tastes. You can modify the stove’s size and design to fit a variety of spaces and heating needs, whether you’re heating a larger home or a tiny cabin.

In conclusion, creating a long-burning stove out of a gas cylinder is an economical and green method of heating your house. You can build a dependable heating source that will keep your living area toasty and comfortable for many hours if you take the time to plan ahead, pay attention to safety, and are willing to do some DIY projects.

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