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Frozen Canuck
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Checked out the site, looked at the units & what info was there (very little). Have to say that these are not that well thought out IMHO, all electrical is exposed including fan(s)
! All plumbing connections as well.
Unit is totally exposed front & rear, therefore standby losses will be huge. Owners are going to burn a lot of wood for nothing as the heat will be lost through the exposed areas. A unit like this would need its own shed just to be safe(r) from electrical shock.
I would not consider this in my yard as its performance is likely far worse than the OWB (smoke dragon) I already own. Why not look at cheaper gassers (eko & others) if that is where your budget is. You will burn half the wood & create far less pollution.
Better yet why not ask members who have used both an OWB & a gasser which is the better choice & why?
! All plumbing connections as well. Unit is totally exposed front & rear, therefore standby losses will be huge. Owners are going to burn a lot of wood for nothing as the heat will be lost through the exposed areas. A unit like this would need its own shed just to be safe(r) from electrical shock.
I would not consider this in my yard as its performance is likely far worse than the OWB (smoke dragon) I already own. Why not look at cheaper gassers (eko & others) if that is where your budget is. You will burn half the wood & create far less pollution.
Better yet why not ask members who have used both an OWB & a gasser which is the better choice & why?
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