Inventory of Innovative Indoor Smoke
Alleviating Technologies in Nepal
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Disseminated regions
Advantages
Disadvantages
Major organisations involved
in promotion/dissemination
Figure 3.9: Use of two potholes stove
Very well accepted in mid hills. Though accepted in Terai, model
adaptation is needed because majority of the house have thin
wall and thatched roof. In Terai, the stove with grate is more
accepted because of its appropriateness to burn agricultural
residues.
Flexible in design (stove and pothole size), low cost, easy
construction and smoke removal from kitchen. Time saving
because of two potholes compared to one pothole stoves (two
items can be cooked at a time).
Constructed only by trained promoters. Not available in the
market. Not suitable for space heating unless a metal chimney
or a tin box is used which can be expensive. Sometimes back
draft from the chimney may occur. Not portable
NICSP of AEPC/ESAP with support from GOs, I/NGOs and CBOs.