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The Mubkhar
Stove
(Charcoal Burning Stove)
are ready to start work on the stove it should
be placed upside-down next to where you are
working.
7.1 Background
The name Mubkhar comes from the word that
describes a type of essence burner as this stove is
very similar in style. This type of stove differs from
the improved clay stove as it requires a mould to help
form it. It is very efficient and it uses charcoal for
cooking instead of wood. The charcoal rests on a grill
at the top allowing for the ash to fall down into the
bottom of the stove where it can be removed.
It will heat the pan quickly as you can put the pan on
the fire directly. It also allows for greater ventilation.
It is affordable as charcoal is not expensive, 4lbs =
1 SDG which will normally last for 2 or 3 days or
several meals. Charcoal is also widely available in Al
Fashir. A further advantage is that it stays hot even
after the charcoal has been used as the clay is a great
insulator.
7.2 Instructions
1. The first task that needs to be performed is the
making of the mould. To do this make a small
hole in the ground and cover it with a mat. Cover
the mat with a small amount of wood chippings
to prevent sticking.
2. Mix and knead an even mixture of mud, dung and
water into a ball
3. Repeatedly press a stone into the mixture to form
a bowl shape, see picture 61. Continue to do this
adding more material if necessary until the mould
reaches the dimensions in Diagram 3.
4. Once the mould has been made it needs to be
left to dry in the sun for 30 minutes. When you
Pic 61. A stone is used to shape the inside of the mould
into a bowl shape.
c)
200 mm
Diagram 3.
Mould
5 Prepare the surface for rolling the clay using a
sack covered with fine sand.
6. Mix the mud, donkey dung and water to form the
clay mixture. Roll it into a long sausage shape,
see picture 62.
7. Collect a piece of gauze metal and cut it into
a square approximately 5cm by 5cm. It should
then be placed on top of the mould (The gauze
material can be seen in pictures 63 and 65).
8. The clay sausage should be made into a circle
and placed directly on top of the gauze. It should
be pushed onto the gauze so the gauze gets stuck
in the mixture, see picture 63.
9. The mixture is then patted down so that it covers
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