I've been kicking around the same issue with a gasifier outside in a building vs. a Central Boiler 5036 as another thread but wanted to fine tune for my purpose. Unfortunately, indoors is not an option for me due to clearance issues so let's not even go there!(I do agree its most efficient though!). This is where I'm at so far:
INDOOR GASIFIER IN SHED
Pros:
Less Smoke
Less Wood Consumption
Cons:
Cost?(Can have the CB 5036 installed and up and running for just under 10 grand)
Water Storage(2000 gallons takes up alot of indoor space!)
If no storage, then Length of burns( I want/am only interested in tending fire once or at most twice a day. THIS IS A BIGGEE!)
Wood Seasoning (Not as major of a concern as I have under roof storage for at least 6 cords and a 13 acre woods as well as other sources)
Maintenance(I'm sorry guys but it seems like these gasifiers need alot more TLC than an OWB. I do like to tinker though!)
After much research here and elsewhere I think I'm probably going to wait until the Outdoor gasifier technologies and companies fine tune their setups a little more before I make a move. They are making strides from what I've read. I currently am actually fairly happy with my current set up which is very inexpensive and low tech. I have a US Stove 1557M heating aprox. 2700 square ft WHILE IM HERE. My biggest complaint is that I cannot keep the house heated with it for the 10 hrs or so a day I'm gone through the week. This is where I'd like to improve. Can it be done without storage?
My biggest concern with a gasifier is my own problem. I don't like to mess with the fire before leaving for work in the morning. I'd like to only tend it in the afternoon and before bed in the evening I think this is where an Outdoor woodburner trumps them the most. Can it be done?
INDOOR GASIFIER IN SHED
Pros:
Less Smoke
Less Wood Consumption
Cons:
Cost?(Can have the CB 5036 installed and up and running for just under 10 grand)
Water Storage(2000 gallons takes up alot of indoor space!)
If no storage, then Length of burns( I want/am only interested in tending fire once or at most twice a day. THIS IS A BIGGEE!)
Wood Seasoning (Not as major of a concern as I have under roof storage for at least 6 cords and a 13 acre woods as well as other sources)
Maintenance(I'm sorry guys but it seems like these gasifiers need alot more TLC than an OWB. I do like to tinker though!)
After much research here and elsewhere I think I'm probably going to wait until the Outdoor gasifier technologies and companies fine tune their setups a little more before I make a move. They are making strides from what I've read. I currently am actually fairly happy with my current set up which is very inexpensive and low tech. I have a US Stove 1557M heating aprox. 2700 square ft WHILE IM HERE. My biggest complaint is that I cannot keep the house heated with it for the 10 hrs or so a day I'm gone through the week. This is where I'd like to improve. Can it be done without storage?
My biggest concern with a gasifier is my own problem. I don't like to mess with the fire before leaving for work in the morning. I'd like to only tend it in the afternoon and before bed in the evening I think this is where an Outdoor woodburner trumps them the most. Can it be done?