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A. CLAY SLAB 75 CM x 40 CM x 22 CM.
B. FIRST OVEN ADMEASURING 20 CM DIAMETER & 20 CM DEEP
C. SECOND OVEN ADMEASURING 17.5 CM DIAMETER & 10 CM DEEP
D. SMOKE OUTLET PIPE 7.5 CM DIAMETER & 3.5 CM LONG
E. FLAME PASSAGE 13 CM x 6 CM (HIGHT) CONNECTION THE FIRST OVEN TO THE SECOND
F. SMOKE PASSAGE PIPE FROM SECOND OVEN 7.5 CM x 5 CM
G. FIREWOOD STOKING PASSAGE 18 CM x 18 CM
H. DAMPER FOR CONTROLLING FLAMES BETWEEN OVENS
I. STEEL RINGS FOR PLACING DIFFERENT SIZED UTENCILS ON OVENS
J. UTENCILS ON OVENS
K. ASH PIT 22 CM x 15 CM x 75 CM
L. STEEL GRATING FOR VENTILATION


HIGHLIGHTS :

  1. A 7.5 cm pipe is connected to oven for natural draft of smoke
  2. Eyes of womenfolk in kitchens are prevented from injury by smoke.
  3. Probability of catching fire and exposure to itense heat is minimised.
  4. Saving in time is observed due to simultaneous cooking in two utencils.
  5. There is saving in firewood consumption.
  6. Local materials and skills can be utilised.
  7. Do not stoke excessive fuel, keep on romoving Ash. When the second oven is not in use, cover it with a lid, and lower the damper. Wipe the ovens daily with a mixture of cowdung and clay. Clean the chimney pipe once a month.