[Stoves] aluminium top plate

[CHRISTA ROTH]

Am 07.04.2011 um 18:09 schrieb Crispin Pemberton-Pigott:

> You know the top of the Stovetec 2-door unit? It has a very thin  
> cast iron plate which is quite cheap but you have to get them from  
> China, about $1. Perhaps they could be made in AL from local drink  
> cans. I don’t think anyone could melt one in normal use.
>
> Sumpin’ to think about.

done already: we had the same idea in Madagascar, where pot-makers in  
the highlands not only make pots but all sorts of other items at low  
prices from aluminium. great stuff.  all made with sand casting. the  
Swiss NGO ADES ran with the idea and  started making potsupports  in  
2009, but I only saw the first stove in Switzerland last year (see  
photos). I don't know the cost but it is affordable.

please copy, it is doable! at least where you have a trade and the  
skills in country, which seem to be more abundant in the french- 
speaking countries in Africa

and I like Crispins idea to cast different pots. Let us know how  
things go. It might be easier to getting the pots adopted than some  
stoves...
regards Christa




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