Q My food takes too long to cook. What might be the problem?
A The reason might be related to the chimney’s position and its height. The position of the
chimney is very important. It determines the draught created in the stove. The chimney’s
position in relation to the pot holes determines how well the cooking pots are heated. The
height also determines the draught created. If the chimney is shorter than the required height,
it creates low draught and a\ lot of heat is lost as it only serves as an extended pot hole. Low
draught in the chimney may also result in clogging. When the chimney is too high, it creates
excessive draught, resulting in unnecessary loss of heat.
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