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US Stove BSK1000 Barrel Camp Stove Kit, Medium, Black
Brand | US Stove |
Material | Multi |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 27 Pounds |
Assembly Required | No |
About this item
- Can be used with BKAD500 double barrel adapter kit to double the size of your camp stove
- Light weight, portable and easy assembly
- Made of heavy duty cast iron
- Not for sale or usage in the state of Washington
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US Stove BSK1000 Cast Iron Barrel Stove Kit
The BSK1000 from US Stove Company is an all-inclusive kit containing everything needed to convert a 36 or 55 Gallon steel drum into a primitive camp stove. Kit contains legs, door, flue collar with damper and all mounting hardware. The Barrel is not included. The BSK1000 is perfect for camp sites along with hunting and fishing situations.
- Installation materials are not included (i.e. floor protector, chimney connector, thimble, radiation shield, flue)
- 6 In. flue
- Light weight and portable
- Made of heavy duty cast iron
- Can be used with BKAD500 double barrel adapter kit to double the size of your camp stove
- Easy assembly
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Brand | US Stove |
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Material | Multi |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 27 Pounds |
Assembly Required | No |
Fuel Type | Wood |
Portable | Yes |
Coverage | Medium |
Product Dimensions | 4 x 15 x 16.5 inches |
Item Weight | 27 pounds |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | U S STOVE COMPANY |
ASIN | B000IO6RAA |
Item model number | BSK1000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #170,767 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #449 in Camping Stoves |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 14, 2004 |
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Product Description
The BSK1000 from US Stove Company is an all-inclusive kit containing everything needed to convert a 36 or 55 Gallon steel drum into a primitive camp stove. Kit contains legs, door, flue collar with damper and all mounting hardware. The Barrel (model DR55) is not included. The BSK1000 is perfect for camp sites along with hunting and fishing situations. This kit is not EPA certified and is not designed for residential use.
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Customers like the performance of the stove kit. They mention it works well, produces good results, and is great as a shop heater.
"...best primary heat source for greenhouse heating; it's low tech and simply works...." Read more
"...I used it for building a maple syrup evaporator and it worked great...." Read more
"I used this for a heating burn barrel stove for my shop. Works okay but assembly can be a bit tricky for the rear legs and flue pipe collar as it..." Read more
"Built the stove to use in my shop, it works great...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the wood burning stove easy. They mention that it is well built, and easy to install with a few common house tools. Customers also say that the kit does go together well.
"Heavy duty. Easy to assemble on a 55 gallon steel drum. Priced right." Read more
"...This kit is a great easy way to do so. I would definitely recommend this. I used it for building a maple syrup evaporator and it worked great...." Read more
"I bought this stove kit obviously for a barrel stove. It is very easy to put together. However, I do NOT like the flue on the top...." Read more
"Easy to install." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the wood burning stove. They say it's a great investment, works well for the money, and is worth buying for the garage. Some mention that it'll fill the need for a cheap heater.
"Heavy duty. Easy to assemble on a 55 gallon steel drum. Priced right." Read more
"...Easy to use and set up with a few common house tools. A good value for years of use. If you’ve ever thought of trying one...." Read more
"Make a wood burning stove for so cheap!!..." Read more
"This thing is great for the price, and I think I'll be the first to say I successfully used it on a 30 gallon barrel...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the warmth of the propane heater. They mention that it puts out plenty of heat, is a nice way to keep warm outside, and is easy to install. Some say that propane is the best backup heat source, as the fuel never expires.
"...Propane is the best backup heat source, fuel never expires and heaters are simple devices." Read more
"...Barrel stove gets HOT and easily heats my 800 sqft garage. I would recommend it for sure for cheap heat." Read more
"...The door has a spring handle that is cool to the touch...." Read more
"It does put out a lot of heat and does not take a large fire to get the metal hot...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the product. They say it looks very good, and can be used to make an awesome fireplace. Some customers also mention that it makes a nice patio heater.
"...This kit transform a dull barrel drum into a nice looking energy saving stove / heater / fire pit. If the price could be $35, it will he five stars." Read more
"It looks nice and can be easily modified. I bent the latch to give myself a door cracked position for more airflow...." Read more
"...directions are not helpful but it's not rocket science so 🤷♂️. It looks rustic but is cheaply made and for what I'm using it for it doesn't really..." Read more
"Makes a nice patio heater. Not a nice looking as other brands, but the price is good.Easy to install / build...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the door. Some mention it's of good quality, with heavy duty castings and hardware that has held up. However, others say that the casting steel is cheap, the damper is not yet best quality, and the door hinge was broken.
"Heavy duty. Easy to assemble on a 55 gallon steel drum. Priced right." Read more
"...Propane is the best backup heat source, fuel never expires and heaters are simple devices." Read more
"Good for what your getting. Definitely cheap Chinese casting, but works as should. Really don't have any problem with the product itself...." Read more
"...Oh, packaged very well. All parts included and well made castings...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the product. Some mention that everything fits nicely, while others say that the brackets and legs don't fit.
"...Otherwise the vents seemed a little small. Oh, packaged very well. All parts included and well made castings...." Read more
"This is my 2nd stove kit. Hi quality and everything fits nicely" Read more
"...No, it fits on the inside so smoke can escape around the edge...." Read more
"...It fit very snug over the flue and has worked great.I haven't had a problem with this kit not being "air tight"...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the completeness of the barrel stove kit. Some mention that the packaging was perfect, and all the pieces were included. However, others say that the kit came missing parts.
"...Missing threads, burred edges, and the list goes on. As many as 20% of the bolts and nuts in these kits are totally unusable and worthless...." Read more
"...Oh, packaged very well. All parts included and well made castings...." Read more
"...The only downsides- my kit was missing the flue collar and I wish they’d provide some sort of jig to make sure the legs are centered and aligned...." Read more
"...The second one I put together but found two nuts were missing." Read more
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This is my second order, the first one is in my greenhouse on a double barrel stove (pictured) and has been in use for two years-ish now. A double barrel puts out around 200,000 - 350,000 BTUs of heat when running full blast and that kind out output kept my plants alive during the historic freeze in Texas. Single digits is hard to push back against with single wall plastic but this kit will help you do it; expect to be filling your stove every four hours, day and night if or when those temps come around. Temps in mid 20s, low 30s and a barrel will maintain hot coals for 6-8+ hours; depending on the quantity and type of wood used.
I highly recommend a piece of straight pipe with a 90 degree elbow so you can make use of the 2" plug on most 55 gallon barrels as an air inlet without embers popping out of it. A carbon monoxide detector is a must; they are around $5-10 and will last all winter (don't get it wet!). keeping several inches of sand in the bottom of your barrel should increase its usable service life by several years. Welding gloves should also be purchased with this kit and will really help you with refilling while the stove is burning.
Keep kids and pets away from the stove, bolt it down if you can. When it's really cooking, you can't be within 3' of it without the heat starting to burn.
It's my opinion that wood is the best primary heat source for greenhouse heating; it's low tech and simply works. Propane is the best backup heat source, fuel never expires and heaters are simple devices.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021
This is my second order, the first one is in my greenhouse on a double barrel stove (pictured) and has been in use for two years-ish now. A double barrel puts out around 200,000 - 350,000 BTUs of heat when running full blast and that kind out output kept my plants alive during the historic freeze in Texas. Single digits is hard to push back against with single wall plastic but this kit will help you do it; expect to be filling your stove every four hours, day and night if or when those temps come around. Temps in mid 20s, low 30s and a barrel will maintain hot coals for 6-8+ hours; depending on the quantity and type of wood used.
I highly recommend a piece of straight pipe with a 90 degree elbow so you can make use of the 2" plug on most 55 gallon barrels as an air inlet without embers popping out of it. A carbon monoxide detector is a must; they are around $5-10 and will last all winter (don't get it wet!). keeping several inches of sand in the bottom of your barrel should increase its usable service life by several years. Welding gloves should also be purchased with this kit and will really help you with refilling while the stove is burning.
Keep kids and pets away from the stove, bolt it down if you can. When it's really cooking, you can't be within 3' of it without the heat starting to burn.
It's my opinion that wood is the best primary heat source for greenhouse heating; it's low tech and simply works. Propane is the best backup heat source, fuel never expires and heaters are simple devices.
The chimney adapter doesn't "LOOK" curved to fit the drum/barrel, but it is. I discovered this when I decided to put the the damper on the end of the drum instead of the side. I want to leave the indicated area free so I can use the surface for other things. However, a little furnace cement and some ingenuity - some "bend-a-matic' modification to the drum - solves that issue.
When marking where to cut the opening for the door, it is necessary to do a little "free hand" drawing as there is no way to mark around the vent opening. A paper template of where to cut would have been a very low cost convenience. Perhaps the buyer could create a template by laying a sheet of newspaper over the INSIDE of the door and making a cut-out. Wish I had thought of that BEFORE doing it the hard way.
Contrary to the instructions, inspired by some of the other reviews, I did NOT place the door so as to remove the smaller bung. Instead, I placed the door so that both the large and small bungs were beside the bottom of the door - that way both can be removed to allow more air into the drum - additionally, if I decide to add a blower later, I'll have a threaded place to connect it without more cutting.
Be sure to use a fine-toothed metal cutting blade - (for THIN metal), I was caught short handed by how thin the metal is - had to go to a store and buy a finer blade for my saber saw.
All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase and plan to build a (insulated) "tin shed" around it so I can duct the heat under my mobile home to augment the furnace.