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Similar.  The point is the massive brick encasement to soak up and then radiate heat. And the somewhat convoluted flue path to expose as much surface area to rising heat, plus a method of closing off the flue when the fire has burned out to prevent cold air entering above.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 04:22:25 AM EST
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