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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Insufficient stone heating
Cause: Stones not reaching 500°C+ before burial
Fix: Test stones by sprinkling water - should vaporize instantly
Soil contamination
Cause: Using clay-heavy or contaminated earth
Fix: Line pit with banana leaves or clean gravel layer